By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Zebedy is a rare masculine name that's a variation of Zebedee, which derives from the Hebrew name 'Zebadyah' meaning 'gift of God' or 'God has bestowed.' In biblical tradition, Zebedee was the father…
Desy is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variation of names like Desmond, Desiderio, or Desidério. It carries a cheerful, approachable quality with its short, two-syllable…
Dominy is an unusual masculine name with historical roots as an English surname. It likely derives from the Latin "dominus" meaning "lord" or "master," or possibly from a place name. As a first name,…
Gabby as a masculine name typically functions as a nickname for Gabriel, derived from the Hebrew name meaning "God is my strength." While Gabby is more commonly associated as a feminine nickname for…
Gaby is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive of Gabriel, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength.' While Gaby is also used for girls (often short for Gabrielle), as a…
Gradey is a contemporary masculine name that has recently gained some recognition, particularly in American sports culture. With limited historical usage, it appears to be a modern invention,…
Nikky is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of Nicholas or Nikolas, though it can also stand independently. With Greek origins through its parent name, Nikky ultimately derives from…
Penney is primarily a surname of English origin that has occasionally been adopted as a masculine given name. Derived from the Old English 'penig' meaning 'penny,' it originally referred to someone…
Penny as a masculine name represents an interesting naming trend, as it's more commonly recognized as a feminine nickname for Penelope. For boys, Penny likely functions as a nickname derived from…
Rawly is a unique masculine name of English origin. It likely evolved as a variant of Rawley or Raleigh, which derived from Old English place names meaning 'red clearing' or 'roe deer meadow.' As a…
Rubey is an uncommon masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Ruby, which traditionally has been more commonly used for girls. The name originates from the precious red gemstone, which…
Fadey is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Russian culture. It is derived from the Greek name Thaddeus (Θαδδαῖος), which may have Aramaic roots meaning "heart" or "courageous."…
Gaelic
"male descendant of a wolf"
Kennelly could be an upbeat modern namesake for a Grandpa Kenneth; it can also be spelled Kenneally.
Welsh
"beloved friend"
Taffy, in addition to being a diminutive of Dafydd, is a slang term for Welsh people in general – probably from the River Taff. Too candy-like to be used in the US.
Diminutive of Jonathan
"gift of Jehovah"
Jaunty, to say the least, Jonty might be an option if Johnny feels too old school. It has been noticed most often on the playing fields, as in U.K. rugby player Jonty Parkin (born Jonathan) and South…
Irish
"victorious"
Variously spelled Covy and Covey, this is a surname derived from the first name Cobthach. Like cousins Coby and Cody, it has an energetic nickname feel.
"virtue"
Fursey is an ancient Irish saint's name little-used in modern times. St. Fursey was born in the seventh century a noble in Ireland but traveled to England and France to found monasteries and spread…
Short form of Armando
In the US, Mandy may be a common girls' name, a Bobby Soxerish nickname for Amanda, but in the Latin community, it's a popular nickname for Armando, the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of…
French
"Lost one"
This buoyant name has the same bouncy rhythm as Rafferty and Barnaby, but is virtually unused. It has plenty of literary cred, too: characters in The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter and Thomas…
Fynley is a modern variant spelling of the Scottish and Irish name Finley, which means 'fair-haired hero' or 'fair warrior' from Gaelic elements. This contemporary spelling with the 'y' gives the…
