By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Kedar is a masculine name with rich biblical and Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, it means 'dark' or 'powerful' and appears in the Old Testament as the name of Ishmael's second son and a nomadic tribe that…
Kylor is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Kyle or Kyler. With no specific historical origin, Kylor likely emerged as part of the trend toward creating…
Lamarr combines the prefix 'La-' (commonly used in modern naming for its melodic quality, originally meaning 'the' in Romance languages) with 'marr,' possibly derived from the French 'mar' (sea) or…
English
"month name"
What is so rare as a month named June? October – and November and December – are a lot rarer. Brisk and substantial, they're so much more memorable and modern than April or May. October got its name…
Osher is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'happiness' or 'bliss.' This meaningful name carries positive connotations in Jewish tradition, where it represents joy and contentment. While not…
Word name
Power is one of the new crop -- Justice, Liberty, Peace -- of strong, clear-cut, declarative choices, though this one carries more assertiveness than virtue.
Saabir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'patient' or 'enduring.' The name derives from the Arabic root 'sabr,' which encompasses concepts of patience, perseverance, and steadfastness in…
Yiddish
"defender of men"
Also an English surname, Sender derives from Alexander and has an attractive modern sound. Though given to only a handful of baby boys per year, it nevertheless is in step with the brotherhood of…
Persian & Hindi
"lion"
A powerful, storied name, used by countless significant figures throughout history in Central and South Asia, whose appeal in the U.S. may be limited by its near-homonymy with the word "sure."
Taimur is a masculine name with rich historical significance, derived from the Turkic and Mongol name Timur, meaning 'iron' or 'strong like iron.' Most famously associated with Timur (Tamerlane), the…
Variation of Tiger, animal name
Tyger edges animal name Tiger, as in golfer Woods, closer to popular surname name Tyler. Which may not be a bad thing.
Vadhir is a masculine name of uncertain origin, though it may have Arabic or Indian roots. The name has gained some recognition in Latin America, particularly through Mexican actor Vadhir Derbez. The…
English word name
"surprise mingled with admiration"
A whimsy word name with similar sounds to Warren and Walker and a similar feel to Dream and Prosper, Wonder has been appearing occasionally in the US stats for girls since the 1950s, while for boys,…
Zahar is a masculine name with multicultural roots and a strong, distinctive sound. In Slavic languages, particularly Russian, it derives from the Hebrew 'Zechariah' meaning 'God has remembered.' The…
Basque invented name
A common Basque name first used in French Basque writer Agosti Xaho's 1845 work "The Legend of Aitor."
"one who avoids"
A common pet name, usually inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, Dodger was used as a given name for 6 boys in a recent year. Fiction writer Terry Pratchett used Dodger as a character…
Fedor is a strong masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly prominent in Russian culture as a variation of Feodor or Theodore. Derived from Greek elements meaning 'gift of God' (from 'theos'…
English or Dutch
"leaper, dancer; hop grower"
Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honor their friend Dennis Hopper; others might associate it with the painter Edward. Couldn't be more spirited.
