By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Jakoby is a masculine name representing a modern, creative spelling variation of Jacoby, itself a surname derived from the classic biblical name Jacob. The name Jacob comes from Hebrew origins…
Diminutive of William
See WILLIE.
English
"stag meadow"
Smart and sharp but with a touch of heart and charm, Hartley is a surname style name that could work as an alternative to Harley, Harvey, Artie, or Harry. Quietly used as a masculine name throughout…
Motty is a masculine name with several potential origins. It may function as a diminutive of names like Mordecai (Hebrew, meaning 'warrior' or 'servant of Marduk') or Moten. In Jewish communities,…
English, modern invented name or surname
"edge of the meadow, edge of the clearing"
With the sprightly "Ren" and "Wren" currently in fashion, and "ley" a productive suffix to create new names, this combination was inevitable, and is chirpy and appealing. Renley has been on the US…
Shivay is a masculine name with Indian origins, derived from 'Shiva' – one of the principal deities in Hinduism who represents transformation, destruction, and regeneration. The name carries profound…
English, French, Irish
"from Arcy; dark one"
The ultimate Jane Austen hero name, Darcy makes a handsome, surname style choice. Predominantly used for girls in England and Wales, across the pond in Australia, it is a stylish Top 100 name for…
Deanthony is a compound name combining the prefix "De" with "Anthony." The prefix "De" may derive from French or Latin origins meaning "of" or "from," while Anthony traces back to the Roman family…
Nickname
Multipurpose pet name serving Isidore, Isaac, Israel, and -- increasingly -- Isabel.
Jhonny is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Johnny, which itself is a diminutive of John. The traditional John has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious.' The distinctive…
Variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Josie and Josey read as feminine names, but a handful of boys are given this form as a first name each year. Josey is also heard as a pet name for Joseph.
Nery is a versatile name used for both males and females, though more commonly masculine in most cultures. It has multiple origin stories: in Latin American contexts, it often functions as a…
Shrey is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, primarily used in India and among the Indian diaspora. The name derives from the Sanskrit word श्रेय (shreya) meaning "auspicious," "superior," or…
Diminutive of Dennis
Fast-food chain, no longer a baby.
Jamey is a unisex name, though more commonly used for males, serving as a diminutive form of James. James derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' This friendly variant…
Diminutive of Victor, Latin
"victory"
Tory (and more commonly, Tori) is most often seen as a feminine nickname for Victoria. However, in terms of putting Tory — just Tory — on the birth certificate, boys have the leg up.
French form of Amalric
"work power"
Friendlier french form of ancient Germanic royal name Amalric or Emmerich.
English, nickname name
Until recently it was rarely used as a proper name; Buddy Holly, for example, was christened Charles, and Salinger's Buddy Glass was born Webb. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver did name his fourth child…
Latin
"chancellor"
A name halfway between its old milquetoast image and a more jovial Irish-sounding contemporary one.
English word name
"of legend"
Although still small in numbers, children named Legendary have increased dramatically over the years. It's one of the ultimate aspirational word names. Nick Cannon and Bre Tiesi used it for their son…
