By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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German and Dutch surname
"serf; hemp farmer; person from Kempen"
As a given name, Kemper is a rare gender-neutral choice, given to fewer than 50 American babies at last count. It's much more familiar as a surname, as in that of Ellie Kemper, an actor from The…
Lemar appears to have multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of Lamar, which itself may derive from French geographic place names (such as the French municipality La Mar) or from the French…
Nasr is a powerful Arabic name meaning "victory" or "triumph." With deep roots in Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures, this masculine name has been borne by numerous scholars, leaders, and historical…
Olyver represents a stylized variant spelling of Oliver, a name with Norman French origins derived from the Old Norse name Áleifr or the Latin term "olivarius" meaning "olive tree planter." This…
Petar is the South Slavic variant of Peter, a masculine name derived from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' Particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and other…
Arabic
"ambassador, messenger"
Also spelled Safeer or Saphir, this rare Arabic name connotes power and beauty.
Scottish
"from the town of St. Clair"
Could be a novel way for a boy's name to honor an ancestral Claire.
English word name
"one who wins"
Winner is an uplifting word name that can work for girls or boys. It was recently chosen by rapper Nya Lee for her daughter.
Norse
"twin"
Ymir is a name from Norse mythology, borne by a giant, the ancestor of all the jötnar and from whose body the world was formed by Odin. Likely meaning "twin", it is also the name of one of Saturn's…
Hebrew
"light, brilliance"
Though this name is used for both boys and girls in Israel, in the U.S. it sounds decidedly masculine, with Zohara the feminine form. Has a futuristic macho feel.
"praised"
Name of a great Indian Mogul king, a Matt Groening cartoon character, and many Indian restaurants.
Alaster is a masculine name of Scottish origin, representing a variant of Alasdair or Alastair, which themselves derive from Alexander. The name ultimately traces back to Greek roots meaning…
German
"dweller near the fig tree"
The authentic pronunciation brings it perilously close to Donna, but most English-speakers would rhyme it more attractively with tanner or manner. A nature name for boys that's both unusual and…
French
"desired, beloved"
Didier is kind of a Desiree for boy--a lively, confident name that's widely used in France and has definite possibilities here. It's the name of an early French saint.
Dutch; Geman
"person from Eshe"
Most commonly associated with artist M.C. Escher, Escher makes a great hero name that would fit in nicely with the surname names of today.
Gor is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Armenian tradition, it means 'proud' or 'brave' and has been used for centuries. It also appears in Russian culture and several Central…
"there is reward"
This unusual Old Testament name belongs to one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah, the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Modern invented name
Jaymar is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern combination of the popular prefix 'Jay' with the suffix 'mar.' It may have originated as a creative variation of names like Jamar…
Majour is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant spelling of Major, which derives from the Latin word 'major' meaning 'greater' or 'superior'. As a military rank title…
Shakir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'. It derives from the Arabic root 'shakara', which expresses gratitude and appreciation. The name is widely used…
