By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Invented Name based on Rafael
A modern invention, put on the map by tattoo artist and entrepreneur, Kat Von D, who chose the name for her son in 2018. He is named for his father, musician and writer Rafael Reyes (also known as…
Urdu
"tiger"
It's most commonly associated with the French elephant, but Babar ironically means "tiger."
Word Name
The name of the protagonist in Richard Wright's 1940 novel Native Son .
English word name
"one who strums (a stringed musical instrument)"
Cool word name for boys evocative of rock and roll. Julia Stiles named her son Strummer in 2017.
Hebrew
Biblical place name and masculine given name in the Old Testament.
"enemy"
Biblical name from the Old Testament.
Nature name
A tough and rugged nature name.
Greek
"bed bug"
This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.
Nature name, French
"ice"
Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.
Word name
Dipper isn't the most name-like of all the constellations, but with its fashionable -er ending and familiarity thanks to Disney Channel's Gravity Falls , it has become a possibility.
Literary invented name
Reaver sure sounds like an occupational surname, thanks to its -er ending and similarity to names like Reeve, but it is actually a name invented by science fiction writers. The first documentation of…
"milk; gift"
A seldom used name invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for Lord of the Rings, this boys' name makes good use of the 'Gal' prefix and 'Dor' suffix to craft an appealing and unique alternative to Theodore.
Guömundur is a traditional Icelandic masculine name with deep Norse roots. The name combines elements meaning "god" and "protector" or "hand," reflecting Iceland's ancient Nordic heritage. Pronounced…
Siguröur is a masculine Icelandic name, which appears to be a variant of Sigurður. The name derives from Old Norse elements 'sigr' meaning 'victory' and 'varðr' meaning 'guardian' or 'defender'. In…
Icelandic
"maple"
Well-liked nature name in Iceland, but unlikely to translate well in the US.
Icelandic variation of Oliver, Latin
"olive tree"
The Icelandic form of Oliver, currently ranking in their Top 10.
Arnór is a masculine name of Norse origin, combining the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'ór' derived from Old Norse 'varr' meaning 'warrior' or 'guardian'. This powerful name has been used in…
Hilmir is a masculine name of Norse origin that carries royal significance. In Old Norse, 'hilmir' was a poetic term for a king or chieftain, derived from the word 'hjalmr' meaning 'helmet,'…
Icelandic variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"Christian"
A common and traditional name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of Christopher.
"birch"
An Icelandic nature name derived from the word for birch tree, birki . It currently ranks in Iceland's Top 25 for boys.
