By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"free"
Liber was the name of the Roman god of wine, freedom, and male fertility. It is etymologically linked to the word "libation," referring to the ritual practice of sharing drinks.
Literature, Quenya
"song man"
A minor elf character in The Lord of the Rings , whose name is as light and lyrical as its meaning.
Variation of Iliodor, Russian from Greek
"gift of the sun"
Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.
English
"famous army"
English form of the Ancient Germanic name Chlodochar, modernized as Lothar. This was the name of a 9th-century Frankish king, the son of Louis I, who ruled the region called Lorraine. The name and…
Luis Alexander combines two classic names with rich histories. Luis is the Spanish form of Louis, derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.' Alexander…
Place name, Egyptian
"palaces, castles"
Luxor is just waiting to be discovered as a baby name. It has a lot going for it — an easy and fashionable nickname (hello, Lux!), unisex appeal, and a place name connection. Luxor is the modern-day…
Luzer is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Jewish communities, particularly among Yiddish speakers, it may function as a variant of Eliezer, meaning 'God is my help' in…
Variation of Macallister, Scottish
"son of Alasdair"
This Macallister variation is strongly associted with Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Unless it's your alma mater, it might be wise to stick with the original.
Scottish
"son of Ivor"
The eponymous TV hero has inspired a handful of parents to use his name for their sons. Macgyver first appeared on the charts in 1989, four years after the original television series began. According…
Sanskrit
"sweet"
A unisex Indian name with a delightful meaning.
Hebrew
"a light"
A little-known Hebrew name which ranks in the Top 100 in Israel.
Occupational name from Latin
"sea-farer"
Mateo Alexander combines two strong, classic names from different cultural traditions. Mateo, the Spanish form of Matthew, derives from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God.' This name has risen significantly…
Matias Alexander combines two classic names with rich historical backgrounds. Matias is the Spanish and Finnish form of Matthew, derived from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God.' Alexander, of Greek origin,…
English surname
Mayfair is a posh London neighborhood, which should make it ripe for adoption as a baby name. After all, Americans love to use neighborhood names from our biggest city— meet Bronx, Harlem, and…
Variation of Macgregor, Scottish surname
"son of Gregor"
Actress Brie Williamson chose this spin on MacGregor for her son in 2010.
Irish and Scottish surname
"son of Ealair"
Ealair is the Gaelic form of Hilary, making McKellar an inventive way to honor a Hilary, Hillary, or Ellery in your life.
English from Greek
"bend in a river"
German
"lucky spear"
Medgar Evers was a civil rights activist and the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi in 1943. Both his bold first name or softer surname would make meaningful choices.
Invented name
The luxury Italian outerwear brand Moncler gets its name from Monestier-de-Clermont, a French mountain village near Grenoble. Moncler debuted on the charts in 2020, when seven baby boys were given…
