By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Santiago Alexander combines two powerful names from different cultural traditions. Santiago is a Spanish name meaning 'Saint James,' derived from Latin 'Sanctus Iacobus.' It's popular throughout the…
Greek
"limping man, awkward man"
The meaning of this name isn't clear, but it may mean "limping man" (from Greek skazo "to limp, stumble") or "awkward man" (from skaios ) meaning "left, awkward" plus andros "man". In Greek…
English
"student"
Modern faux-occupational name that prizes education. The Dutch surname Schuyler (or Skyler) has the same meaning.
German occupational name
"tailor; beer porter, wine porter"
Charles Schulz adopted Schroeder as a first name for his piano-playing character in the "Peanuts" comic strip, but it hasn't really caught on. More likely to be heard as a last name, it comes from…
English from Latin
"member of the senate, old man"
Senator is a unique occupational name that appeared on the charts in 1989, 2006, and 2009. It was ultimately derived from the Latin word senex , meaning "old man."
English word name
"month name"
Parents are beginning to turn away from springtime months like April and June and are moving toward the cooler and crisper three-syllable September, October, November, and December.
Turkish
"commander"
Serdar is the Turkish variation of the Persian Sardar, a title of royalty and nobility that was originally used to denote princes, noblemen, chiefs, kings and other aristocrats.
Hebrew
"dawn"
Icelandic from Norse
"guardian of victory"
Sigurður is a common name in Iceland, ultimately derived from the Old Norse elements sig , meaning "victory," and vard , "guardian."
Polish from Slavic
"peaceful glory"
"one who hits hard"
We haven't heard of any babies named Slugger, but it certainly could be used as a name, especially as other aggressive word names like Shooter and Breaker have burst onto the scene. You could make a…
Old Norse
"snow"
The personification of the snow in Norse mythology, and a legendary king of Finland.
"snow wolf"
"thunder snow"
"last man"
A rare name that would be fitting for a youngest child.
"galvanize, encourage; mountainous ridge"
"one who tends to the fire"
The dark surname of Dracula author Bram Stoker would make for an edgy occupational baby name.
Styrmir is a masculine Icelandic name with deep Norse roots. The name derives from Old Norse elements, possibly combining 'styr' meaning 'battle' or 'tumult' with 'mir' suggesting 'famous' or…
"endure pain"
A shocking but real example of a name used among enslaved people from 19th century America that reflects the terrible existence of slavehood.
"excellent, powerful, brilliant"
A big, superlative name to bestow upon a child, but also in line with names that Top US hits like Royal, Saint, and Chosen. Associated with superpowers, Superman, and work well done, it was chosen by…
