By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spanish
"fruitful"
Suave Spanish form of Eustace
Italian
"blacksmith"
A more enticing alternative to Smith, this Italian surname is a rarer form of Fabbri and has a cool, energetic sound.
French
"barber"
A literary name coined by the French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais for the central character in his plays The Barber of Seville , The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother . It…
"fresh; decorative mural"
A fresh artistic option with a lively sound.
Spanish, variation of Fulgentius
"shining, brilliant"
A male Spanish given name derived from the Latin name Fulgentius.
Gabriel Alejandro combines two powerful names with rich histories. Gabriel, of Hebrew origin, means 'God is my strength' and appears in important roles in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic texts as an…
Gael Alejandro combines two names with distinct cultural backgrounds. Gael, with Celtic origins, traditionally means 'Gaelic' or 'a person from Ireland or Scotland.' In recent years, it has gained…
English, Greek
"well born"
American footballer Geneo Grissom pronounces his unusual name Gene-o, so it's possible that it's a spin on Gene. Whatever the origin, it's an interesting and unusual choice.
Judeo-Italian
"jewel"
"just, fair"
Unusual and romantic Italian form of Justin. Giusto has historically been more popular in Italy, but both variants are rare now.
Diminutive of Gniewomir, Polish
"one who calms anger"
Tibetan
"ocean"
Gyatso is a highly meaningful name in Tibetan Buddhism. It is added to the name of each Dalai Lama — the current one is Tenzin Gyatso. It is a translation of the title Dalai, which means "ocean" or…
Japanese
"eighth son"
Typically spelled Hachirō, with a macron over the O. It was historically given to the eighth son in a family, although these days eight sons is a rare occurrence.
German
"home"
Ancient Germanic name derived from the element heim "home", used as a short form for names which include this element.
Finnish diminutive of Harald, Scandinavian
"army ruler"
A cool and wearable option for honoring an ancestral Harold.
Finnish
"wave"
The last name of Finnish moderne designer/architect makes an original, creative choice with an unexpected water-related meaning.
"falconer"
Galician diminutive of Henrique, Portuguese
"estate ruler"
With names like Henry, Henrik, and Enzo rising up the charts, it's about time parents discover Henzo. It's a short form of Henrique traditionally used in Galicia, Spain, but some may be familiar with…
"of the garden"
Hortensio was derived from the Ancient Roman cognomen Hortensius, as were the more familiar names Hortensia and Hortense. In Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew , Hortensio is a suitor of Bianca.
Ian Alejandro combines the Scottish name Ian, meaning "God is gracious," with the Spanish name Alejandro, meaning "defender of mankind." This multicultural combination reflects a growing trend of…
