By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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English word name
"starry"
A brilliant choice, but one that has more potential for baby girls.
Variation of Thackeray, English
"place with thatching"
A streamlined spelling of the classical British Thackeray — no wonder this is the more common variation in the US. Thackery makes a preppier, more unusual alternative to Zachary.
Tuncay is a masculine Turkish name combining two elements: "tunç" meaning "bronze" and "ay" meaning "moon." Together, these create the poetic meaning of "bronze moon" or "strong as bronze." The name…
Tymofiy is a masculine name of Ukrainian origin, serving as the Ukrainian variation of Timothy. Derived from the Greek name Timotheos, meaning 'honoring God' or 'God's honor,' it carries strong…
Latin
"swiftness, speed"
French
"alive, lively"
Transferred from the surname Vianney, in reference to French saint Jean-Marie Vianney, this name is a diminutive form of Vivian and Vivien, sharing the same spirited meaning. Associated with the…
"prosperous, rich"
Wealthy was used for girls in the late 19th and early 20th century, with a meaning that implied a wealth of blessings. Today, it's difficult to see Wealthy and not think cash, but luckily names that…
English from Gaelic
"water of life"
Brandy's son, Sherry's grandson. The word whiskey was derived from the Gaelic uisce beatha , meaning "water of life."
English
"wooded meadow"
An English surname originally denoting someone living near a farmstead in the forest. Makes an attractive and unusual addition to the -ley name family.
Hungarian
"son-in-law"
As a masculine name, Abby represents an uncommon usage of what is traditionally a feminine nickname. Most frequently, Abby serves as a diminutive for Abigail (Hebrew: 'father's joy'), but for boys,…
Russian variation of Zenobios, Greek
"life of Zeus"
An upbeat and unusual name featuring the fashionable V sound and striking initial Z.
Abey is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a diminutive form of Abraham, meaning "father of multitudes" in Hebrew, or a variant of Abbie. In some contexts, it appears as an…
Abbey as a masculine name has interesting origins, primarily serving as a transferred use of the surname derived from 'abbot,' a religious title for the head of an abbey or monastery. While far more…
Accerly is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a modern invention or possibly derived from older English or Germanic surnames. The name could have connections to the…
Ackerley is a masculine name of English origin derived from Old English elements meaning "field" or "clearing in the woods" combined with "meadow" or "lea." Originally a surname denoting someone who…
Aynsley is a unisex name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name meaning 'one's own meadow' or 'solitary meadow.' Though listed here as masculine, it's used for both boys and girls, with a…
Ainsly is a masculine name with Scottish and English origins, derived from place names containing the element 'ley' meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' Similar to the more common Ainsley/Ainslie, this…
Scottish place name
A capital place-name possibility.
Berty is a masculine diminutive form of names like Albert, Bertram, Herbert, or Robert. This affectionate nickname has English origins and conveys a sense of familiarity and warmth. While not…
