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Updated October 2026

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Jebediah
Hebrew
"beloved friend"
Like its better known cousin Jedidiah, Jebediah is one of those four-syllable Old Testament names that is being shorn of its long white-bearded image, with the help of its modern-sounding Jeb…
Lewin
English
"dear friend"
Sounds like a Lewis variant, but in actual fact the surname-turned-first-name Lewin derives from the Old English name Leofwine, meaning "dear friend".
Derwin
English
"dear friend"
A twist on Darwin with the same friendly meaning. Its lovable-nerd feel is given a cool edge by several football players with the name.
Godwin
Germanic, from Anglo-Saxon
"friend of God"
A rare name from Archaic Germanic that is rarely used nowadays, Godwin is the Germanic variant of Anglo-Saxon Godwine. Also used as a surname, it may be a bit heavy as a first name for a modern baby…
Alden
English
"old, wise friend"
This is one surname-name that may swing decidedly to the male side, thanks to highly-visible young actor Alden Ehrenreich.
Alvina
English
"elf-friend"
This variation of the more well known Alvin adds an unusual and feminine touch to the original. It sounds a bit more like what it means--"elf friend."
Jeb
Diminutive of Jebediah, Hebrew
"beloved friend"
Both Jeb and Jed are very attractive Old Testament short forms with long and bright futures. Jeb's main current association is with the Bush brother and former governor of Florida, but the name was a…
Oswin
Old English
"God's friend"
Ancient name, near obsolete now, but could make a good alternative to Owen for the adventurous baby namer. Doctor Who fans will recognize this as part of his companion's name, Clara Oswin Oswald.
Ruthanne
Compound name, blending Ruth and Anne
"compassionate and gracious friend"
Short and sharp but endearing too, Ruthanne is a combination of two classic names. Briefly popular in the 40s, Ruthanne is still given to around 15 girls each year - and, with Ruthie back on the…
Elwyn
Welsh
"noble friend, elf friend"
A charming Welsh name with a great meaning, borne by E. B. White, author of Charlotte's Web .
Irwin
English
"boar friend"
Son of Irving.
Bud
English nickname
"friend"
An upbeat and friendly nickname, Bud is more often reserved as a term of endearment, though it was once a Top 500 choice in the US and remained in the charts right up until the 60s. While long-form…
Safiyya
Arabic
"confidante, best friend"
The fact that this is pronounced sah-FEE-yah would cause Western ears to hear it as Sophia.
Audyn
English, variation of Auden
"old friend"
Auden is increasing in use for girls each year, and the feminized spelling Audyn is beginning to follow along. Parents are loving the gentle but unisex sound of this surname, associated with poet…
Jaretssi
Variation of Yaritza or Yaretzi
"friend of the enchanted waters; you will always be loved"
Possibly a variant of the Spanish and Native American name, Yaretzi, which might be a variant of Yaritza, which is possibly a variant of Yara, with the suffix 'Itza' added, which could be inspired by…
Nadim
Arabic
"friend"
Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".
Rut
Czech, variation of Ruth
"companion, friend"
Pronounced ROOT in its native land, but in a rut here.
Amyas
Latin
"loved; friend"
Distinctive and contemporary in appearance, Amyas has in fact been used since Renaissance period. More popularly spelled as Amias today, the name likely derives from the Medieval names, Amis and…
Damico
Variation of D'Amico, Italian
"friend"
Derived from the Italian word amico , this friendly name can also be stylized as D'Amico. It has been appearing in the US stats since the early 70s, used in small numbers.
Alvie
English
"noble friend; friend of the elves"
Diminutive of Alvina, and a cute boyish retro nickname we can see making its way back onto a few birth certificates today.

Names That Mean Friend

Jebediah

Lewin

Derwin

Godwin

Alden

Alvina

Jeb

Oswin

Ruthanne

Elwyn

Irwin

Bud

Safiyya

Audyn

Jaretssi

Nadim

Rut

Amyas

Damico

Alvie