By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Icelandic
"viking"
Traditionally spelled Víkingur, the Icelandic word for "viking" ranked in the Top 50 in its native country in 2012. This anglicized spelling appears in the international name of the sports club…
French
"snake"
As cool as it is frightening.
Ukrainian variation of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Volodymyr, once a name unknown to most Americans, is now on everyone's lips due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears a common Ukrainian name for his…
English from French
"traveler"
English
"watchful vigilant"
A unique and intriguing occupational name that may be a suitable alternative to the popular Walker. Author J.D. Salinger's character Waker Glass is featured in several of his short stories.
English from German
"one who roams"
Icelandic variation of Ymir, Norse
"twin; cry"
Ýmir's roots are in Norse mythology — Ymir was the ultimate ancestor of the gods. In the Poetic Edda, Ymir's grandsons Odin, Vili, and Vé use his body to create the earth.
Welsh form of Honorius
"honorable"
Ynyr is still quietly used in Wales, though the alternative modern form of ancient Roman Honorius is the simple Honor. The name is used in the 1983 sci-fi movie, Krull , which follows the adventures…
Swahili place name from Persian
"black coast"
Zanzibar is an island region off the coast of Tanzania. It's never been recorded as a baby name, but for those with a connection to Zanzibar, it's an intriguing and unique option chock full of zesty…
Once a fallen angel, Zepar is thought to now be one of the great dukes of hell. He is depicted as a soldier with red armor.
Arabic, Pakistani
"to shine"
An energetic Pakistani name with a brilliant meaning and cool sound.
Variation of Zorawar, Punjabi
"strong, brave"
Form of the striking Sikh name Zorawar on the rise in Canada, which has a substantial Sikh population.
Hungarian
"bison"
