By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Ahzir is a distinctive masculine name with possible Arabic or Persian influences. While not widely documented in traditional name sources, it may be a creative variation of names like Azir or Azir.…
Yiddish
"old"
Alter was originally used as an epithet for the eldest when in the company of one with the same name. Jewish parents also used it for their sons who were born sickly or after the death of an older…
Ashir is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'rich,' 'wealthy,' or 'blessed.' In Hebrew, 'asher' (אָשֵׁר) conveys happiness and good fortune. The name appears in the Bible as one of Jacob's…
German
"bearlike, dweller at the sign of the bear"
Reversed vowels make it seem less fierce.
Indonesian
"resin; light"
This gender-neutral Indonesian name feels familiar but unique. Damar is also used among African-American parents for boys.
Modern invented name
Dameir is a modern masculine name with possible Arabic influences, though it may also be a contemporary American creation. If derived from Arabic elements, it could relate to concepts of persistence,…
Spanish
"of the sea"
Cross-cultural name with a great nautical meaning. It boomed in the 1930s and has potential for revival now.
Diminutive of Eberhard, German
"brave boar"
Eber is far more approachable than its full forbidding form.
English surname
"cloth cleanser"
An occupational surname that hasn't made the limelight like Carter, Baker, etc., but is equally stylish.
"granary"
Garner is an unncommon word and surname with some prospect of garnering popularity, especially now that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have given it to son Samuel as his middle name, and Jessica…
Jabir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root word 'jabr' meaning 'to comfort' or 'to restore.' It carries the beautiful meaning of 'one who comforts' or 'consoler.' The name has…
Kabeer is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from "Al-Kabir," one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, meaning "great" or "mighty." The name carries significant spiritual…
Khyzer is a distinctive masculine name with Islamic connections, representing a variant spelling of Khizer or Khidr, a significant figure in Islamic tradition. The name Khidr, meaning 'green' in…
Mubashir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'bearer of good news' or 'messenger of glad tidings.' Derived from the root word 'bashr' (good news), it carries positive connotations in Islamic…
Arabic
"little"
This name may mean "little" but there is nothing small about a name that has so many notable bearers, including Syrian poet and feminist Nizar Qabbani.
French variation of Taylor
"tailor"
Thayer is an affable, less-common alternative to Taylor, with a much more indirect connection to its occupational source. Actor Thayer David (born David Thayer: Thayer was his father's first name)…
English
"riverbank with a winch"
Windsor may have male references, such as Britain's royal House of Windsor and a tie's windsor knot, but this name also has a definite feminine feel, as in Windsor Rose. That seems appropriate, as…
Xavior is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of Xavier. The traditional Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house,' and gained prominence through St.…
Navarrese
"home"
A very old name with a fascinating history, Aimar is now most often used as a boys' name in the Basque country. Its status as a Top 100 name in Spain may also be related to the enduring popularity of…
American invented name
Kaylor is a faux surname name. It doesn't have an occupational meaning, unlike soundalike names Taylor ("tailor") and Baylor ("one who delivers goods"). It may be considered an Anglicization of…
