By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Basque
"rainbow"
Ostadar is one of the few names relating to rainbows that is definitively masculine in its original language. Beyond its lovely meaning, Ostadar has a fabulous ring to it and is ripe for greater use…
"alone"
A somewhat solemn name for a child. The feminine version is Bakarne.
Jimar is a masculine name whose specific etymological origins are unclear. It may be a modern invented name combining common name elements like 'Ji-' (as in Jim, Jimmy) with the suffix '-mar' (found…
"snow"
Perfect for that winter baby, when Snow isn't subtle enough. The feminine version is Edurne.
Jammar is a distinctive masculine name with possible Arabic or African-American origins. The name may be related to Arabic names like Jamar or Jamaal, meaning 'handsome' or 'beauty,' with the doubled…
Serbian tree name
"maple tree"
Javor is the Serbian word for Maple tree. It makes a definitively masculine and interesting choice for the nature inclined namer.
Basque tree name
"Ash tree"
In the Basque lands of Spain, this name is reserved for boys. But given it's similarity to the name Lisa, we think that this might be ripe for claiming by girls.
Cornish mythological name
Cador is said to be one of the ancient rulers of Cornwall who, according to Arthurian legend, was the guardian of Guinevere. The name Cadbury is said to come from his four hill-forts.
Cornish place and saint's name
This Cornish place name is possibly named after a female saint, Senara. However, it can work just as well on a boy and would make a very interesting choice for those of Cornish descent or who love…
English word name, a type of masonry
An unusual variation on the "ash" names, Ashlar is a great choice for those who know their architecture - Ashlar is a type of fine-cut masonry work.
Jamaur is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining elements of names like Jamal or Jamaal with different endings. The name has been documented primarily…
English, French, Latin
"flourishing"
Florence is historically a unisex name, deriving both from Latin Florentius and Florentia. Although much more commonly feminine in modern times, it appeared in the US Top 1000 for boys until 1914.…
Greek mythology
"spirit of the air"
In ancient Greece, Aither was one of the primordial deities. Aither is the personification of the upper air. He embodies the pure upper air that the gods breathe, as opposed to the normal air…
Irish mythological name
Lir is the Irish god of the sea, the equivalent of the Welsh Llyr which some equate with Shakespeare's King Lear. This is one of those rare names that is simple and has a deep history with an…
Jemaar appears to be a contemporary constructed name with uncertain etymology. It may be related to Arabic names like Jamal (meaning 'beauty') or Omar/Umar (meaning 'populous, flourishing'), with…
Jamor is a distinctive masculine name with uncertain origins. It could be a modern variation of James (meaning 'supplanter') or Jamar (of Arabic origin meaning 'handsome'). The name might also…
Jagguar is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of 'jaguar,' the large wild cat native to the Americas. The name carries connotations of strength, power, and agility…
Arabic, variation of Alexander
Skandar is a shortened form of Iskandar, an Arabic form of Alexander. It is most familiar as the name of Skandar Keynes, the actor who played Edmund Pevensie in the Chronicles of Narnia. Skandar is a…
Animal name
Grrrr.
Jabier is a variant spelling of Xavier or Javier, a name with Basque origins. The name derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house,' which was the birthplace of Saint…
