By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Italian variation of Lazarus and Eleazar
"God is my helper"
This sleek Italian name was raised from the dead by Mexican Mozart in the Jungle star Gael Garcia Bernal, who chose it for his son (he also has a daughter named Libertad). For athletic inspiration,…
Latin
"alive, life"
Old World Italian name that might become fashionable in a so-far-out-it's-in way, like Enzo and Rocco. Main recommendation: It's among the rare boy names that mean life .
Spanish variation of Gilbert
At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.
Karmelo is a masculine name derived from Carmelo, the Spanish and Italian form of Carmel. It has biblical origins, referring to Mount Carmel in Israel, a place of significance in Christian and Jewish…
Greek
"Indian dye"
Indigo is one of the most appealing and evocative of the new generation of color names. Color names have joined flower and jewel names -- in a big way -- and Indigo, a deep blue-purple dye from…
Variation of Manuel
Because of shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, this has become a generic term for pricey stilettos, as in "I must have those Manolos."
Portuguese, Swedish, and Hawaiian variation of Paul
Paulo suffers in comparison to the richer and more authentic-sounding Paolo.
Spanish and Portuguese from of Marcellinus, Latin
"belonging to Mars"
An elegant and arty, Marcelino is a form of Marcellinus, connected to names such as Marcus, Marcel, and Marcella, all of which link back to the Roman God of war, Mars. It featured sporadically in the…
Reynaldo is a masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Germanic name Reynold or Reinhold, composed of the elements 'ragin' (advice, counsel) and 'wald' (rule, power). It…
Italian
"from the angel"
This name obviously has the prefix De- that denotes "son of"—in this form it can mean either "son of Angelo" or "from the angel." D'Angelo is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
"land"
A lively nickname with the cool -o ending, Lando has been racing up the UK charts following Lando Norris's Formula 1 debut in 2019. Appearing in the Top 1000 for the first time in 2020, a more recent…
Scandinavian
"war"
Though to most Americans Viggo is a one-person name attached to intense actor Mortensen, it is actually an old Norse name dating back to the Vikings, and is currently the 32nd most popular…
English
"driftwood"
Several spelling variations of this name feel stylish for either a boy or girl, including Marlo, Marlow, and Marlowe. This spelling in particular feels in line with trending Arlo and is most evenly…
Greek from Latin
"dragon"
For as long as we all shall live, Harry Potter's sneering nemesis.
Spanish, diminutive of Ricardo
"dominant ruler"
Consider this short form for your little Richard.
Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek
"gift of Isis"
Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
"lover of God"
Amadeo and Amedeo are both valid Italian forms of the Roman Amadeus, most famous as the middle name of the composer Mozart as well as the title of a movie about him. Mozart's name was actually the…
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Humbert, German
"renowned warrior"
Humberto lifts this ancient name out of the gross association to fictional pedophile Humbert Humbert, investing it with a good measure of Latin charm. It helps that the pronunciation is significantly…
Latin form of Adolph
One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.
Xylo is a distinctive masculine name with Greek origins, derived from 'xylon' meaning 'wood.' This uncommon name has connections to musical terminology, as 'xylo' is the prefix in 'xylophone,' the…
