By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"a planet visible in the east just before sunrise; (poetic) the sun"
Hebrew
"sparrow; freedom"
An uncommon Hebrew name that can still sometimes be heard in Jewish communities.
Diego Alexander combines two distinct cultural traditions in one harmonious name. Diego is of Spanish origin, derived from Santiago (St. James), ultimately from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob),…
Serbian, Russian, Ukrainian variation of Diodorus, Latin from Greek
"gift of Zeus"
This Theodore sound-alike derives from the name Diodorus, associated with the ancient Greek historian Diodorus Siculus.
"generation"
English word name
Welsh, meaning unknown
An obscure name from medieval Welsh literature (the surreal Arthurian tale The Dream of Rhonabwy ). Like many Dyf- names, it may well come from a root meaning "water".
Dylan Alexander combines two powerful names with rich historical backgrounds. Dylan, of Welsh origin, means 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean,' and was popularized by the legendary poet Dylan…
"keen"
Scottish Gaelic
"cheerful"
Scottish Gaelic form of Hilary
German occupational surname
"iron cutter"
Eisenhower is derived from Eisenhauer, a German surname composed of the elements eisen , meaning "iron," and hauer , "hewer." In modern English, that translates to "iron cutter." It's best known as…
Swedish, Norwegian
"careful island; island defender; good luck"
Traditionally a feminine name in Scandinavian culture, where these days it's mostly considered a grandmother name. Americans may associate it with Eivor Varinsdottir, a character from Assassain's…
Welsh or Hebrew
"steel, or generation of god"
As a Welsh name, Elidor is a modern form of Elidur, an ancient British king name. It was used by British author Alan Garner for the eponymous hero of his children's fantasy novel Elidor (1965). As a…
Welsh
"steel"
Ancient British king's name with a cool sound.
Arabic
"medicinal substance; philosopher's stone"
Potentially a cool route to Eli.
German, English
"foreigner, stranger"
Rare surname name deriving from an old German word meaning "foreigner" or "stranger". Ellender is actress Blake Lively's middle name.
Georgian
"cohabitant; gold"
This Georgian name is of unclear meaning, but it may derive from Persian zar "gold".
"challenge, endeavor"
Extravagant virtue name which is notably the first name of the British TV detective Inspector Morse.
Erick Alexander combines two classic masculine names to create a strong, dignified combination. Erick, a variant spelling of Eric, has Norse origins meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful,' while…
Danish
"god bear"
Rare Danish variant of Asbjorn or Esben.
