By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Niilo is a Finnish masculine name derived from Nicholas, ultimately stemming from the Greek 'Nikolaos' meaning 'victory of the people.' Popular in Finland and other Nordic countries, Niilo carries…
Greek
"win, conquer, overcome"
A Greek verb found several times in the Bible, with a cool sound and empowering meaning.
Aragonese variation of Horatio
"hour, time"
The variation of Horatio used in Aragon, Spain.
Finnish
"young man"
Cosmo's Finnish cousin.
Luo
"born at night"
Otieno is more commonly seen as a surname among the Luo people of Kenya and Eastern Africa. The surname was derived from the given name — Atieno is the feminine version.
"bear"
A common animal name in Finland, it could work as an alternative to Otto or Otis.
Italian
"eighth"
A more elaborate spin on the handsome Italian name Ottavio, from Latin Octavius.
Pablo Emilio combines two classic names with strong Latin roots. Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble,' and has been popular throughout the Spanish-speaking world for…
Spanish
"friend of all"
Derived from the Greek name Pamphilos, this Spanish name has an amicable meaning.
Croatian
"small, humble"
Croatian form of Paul
Croatian or Latin
"small, humble or peacock"
Short form of Croatian Pavao, related to Paul. In Latin, it means "peacock" and is the name of a constellation in the southern sky, which resembles a peacock's tail.
Latvian deity
The Latvian god of crops — especially barley and brewing. Today the Seto people — an ethnic group in Estonia — revere Peko as a national hero and king, the name and figure used widely as a national…
Latin
"mottled"
American variation of Kwaku, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Wednesday"
The form of Kwaku commonly used by enslaved people in America and the Caribbean in the 18th and 19th centuries. Quaco was sometimes nicknamed or Anglicized as Jack, Jacco, or Jacky.
American variation of Yaw, Ghanaian, Akan
"born on Thursday"
Borne by early enslaved people in America and the Caribbean who were born on Thursday. This follows the traditional West African day naming tradition.
Diminutive of Raimond, Estonian
"wise-protector; fury"
A cool and accessible Estonian name that feels very fresh in the English-speaking world. Raivo is likely a short form of Raimond, the Estonian translation of Raymond, but some sources claim it…
Finnish, Estonian variation of Ragnar, Norse
"warrior; judgment"
Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.
Finnish variation of Gregory, Greek
"vigilant, a watchman"
A creative way to honor a Gregory.
Japanese
"beautiful or dark moon"
This handsome Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
Finnish diminutive of Greger, Swedish
Reko is a Finnish nickname for the Swedish name Greger, which shares roots with Gregory. Reijo is another form seen in Nordic countries.
