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Frantz is a masculine name of French and German origin, representing a variant spelling of Franz, which itself is the German form of Francis. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'Franciscus,'…
Arabic
"guardian, keeper, protector; one who remembers"
A handsome Arabic choice with spiritual significance — al-Ḥafīẓ being one of the 99 names of Allah — Hafiz is both a given name meaning "preserver, protector, guardian" and a term used for Muslims…
Lorenz is a masculine name of Germanic and Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel,' symbolizing victory and honor in ancient Rome. This…
Modern nickname
Brother for Biff and Bud. McFly rocker Tom Fletcher transformed this from midcentury short form to modern cool name when he used it for his newborn son.
Diminutive of Desmond
More of an abbreviation than a short form that can stand on its own.
Hebrew
"my God is fine gold"
This unusual Biblical name includes the popular Eli- and the on trend letter Z, which could make it an unexpected alternative to Elijah, Elias, Azariah, or Azriel. Derived from the Hebrew elements el…
German form of Maurice
"dark-skinned"
The unusual-to-the-English-ear Moritz is a Top 25 name in Austria and a form of Maurice or Morris, which are modern variations of the ancient Roman Maurus. There were several early saints named…
Spanish from Hebrew
"to blossom"
The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.
Sanchez is primarily a Spanish surname derived from the given name Sancho, which comes from Latin 'sanctius' meaning 'consecrated'. Though traditionally a family name throughout the Spanish-speaking…