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Invented Boy Names

  1. Aitor

    • Origin:

      Basque invented name

    • Description:

      A common Basque name first used in French Basque writer Agosti Xaho's 1845 work "The Legend of Aitor."
  2. Kalen

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      One of the new K boys' names that emerged in the nineties, it's now slipping off the radar.
  3. Khamari

    • Description:

      Khamari is a modern masculine name with African roots, particularly from Swahili origins. The name can be interpreted to mean 'moon' in some contexts, though interpretations vary. It's gained popularity in the United States since the 2000s as parents have sought distinctive names with cultural connections. Khamari offers a balance of uniqueness and accessibility, featuring melodic sounds with its three syllables and flowing rhythm. Often associated with qualities like strength and spirituality, Khamari represents a contemporary choice that stands out without being difficult to pronounce. The name has shown steady but modest usage, appealing to parents looking for a name that's uncommon while still feeling familiar and warm in tone.
  4. Kawhi

    • Origin:

      Invented name; spelling variation of Kauai

    • Description:

      Many baby boys have been named after LA Clippers' basketball player Kawhi Leonard since his 2013 debut. Leonard says his father invented the name because he wanted something that sounded Hawaiian. Kawhi sounds like Kauai, the name of one of the Hawaiian islands.
  5. Tuff

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Tuff, a corruption of "tough," has been given to approximately 50 baby boys each year for the past few years. Tough, on the other hand, has never charted as a baby name.
  6. Steveland

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Stevie Wonder was born Steveland, but it's not likely that many other babies will follow.
  7. Atreyus

    • Origin:

      Variation of Atreus or Atreyu

    • Meaning:

      "fearless; son of all"

    • Description:

      One part fantastical literary invention and one part Ancient Greek, Atreyus is a new and rising name for boys. It's could be viewed as a combination of Atreus, an Ancient Greek name, and Atreyu, created by German author Michael Ende for his novel The Neverending Story.
  8. Xavien

    • Description:

      Xavien is a modern masculine variant of Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house.' The name gained recognition through St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Spanish missionary. Xavien offers a contemporary twist on the traditional name while maintaining its strong, distinctive sound. Though less common than Xavier, Xavien has been gradually increasing in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. The name received additional visibility from professional football player Xavien Howard. Xavien conveys qualities of leadership, intelligence, and uniqueness.

  9. Jakhari

    • Description:

      Jakhari is a modern masculine name with African-American origins. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Jahari (meaning 'powerful' or 'strength' in Swahili) with the addition of the letter 'k'. Jakhari has gained some usage in the United States since the late 1990s but remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name has a melodic rhythm with its three syllables and conveys a sense of strength and uniqueness. Like many contemporary African-American names, Jakhari represents cultural innovation and personalization in naming practices.

  10. Jamiah

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      A modern creation — likely a hybrid of James and the on-trend -iah suffix.
  11. Demario

    • Description:

      Demario combines the prefix 'De-' with 'Mario.' Mario is derived from the Latin name Marius, which may have originated from Mars, the Roman god of war, or possibly from the Latin 'mas' meaning 'male.' The 'De-' prefix is a common addition in modern American naming practices, possibly influenced by French, Italian, or Spanish naming traditions where 'De' often indicates 'of' or 'from.' Demario emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century and saw increased popularity during the 1970s-1990s. The name appears across diverse communities but has been particularly documented in southern states. Some variations include De'Mario or DeMario, with different styling of the prefix. The name exemplifies how traditional names are often modified with prefixes to create distinctive variations.
  12. Deion

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Elaboration of Dion publicized by the football and baseball star Deion Sanders -- aka Neon Deion.
  13. Braxley

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Meaning:

      "Brock's field"

    • Description:

      Braxley is an invented name — a combination of two hot syllables — and therefore has no official meaning. It could, however, be interpreted to mean "Brock's field" from each of its elements.
  14. Deangelo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "from the angel"

    • Description:

      This name obviously has the prefix De- that denotes "son of"—in this form it can mean either "son of Angelo" or "from the angel."
  15. Inojin

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "boar person"

    • Description:

      This name was created for the character Inojin Yamanaka from Naruto. It is close in sound to the English girl names Imogen and Innogen.
  16. Stannis

    • Origin:

      Modern invented literary name

    • Description:

      The name of a controversial character in Game of Thrones, Stannis Baratheon. He's better liked by book readers -- who see him as the embodiment of rigorous law and order -- than show watchers. In HBO's version of the story, his character was mostly defined by his disastrous loyalty to the red priestess Melisandre.
  17. Namor

    • Origin:

      Literary invented name

    • Description:

      Invented in 1939 as the name of Marvel Comics character Namor the Sub-Mariner. Bill Everett, the creator, decided on Namor after writing noble, dignified names in reverse—Namor is Roman spelled backwards.
  18. Jenese

    • Origin:

      Modern invention, variation of Genesis

    • Meaning:

      "the origin, beginning or formation; The First Book in The Bible"

    • Description:

      A variation on the popular Biblical name Genesis, Jenese is also reminiscent of Jesse or Jensen. Predominantly used on girls, it is occasionally given to boys too.
  19. Maylone

    • Origin:

      French, modern invented name

    • Description:

      Parents outside France may not know this name, but it slipped into the French Top 100 after Insta-celebrity couple Jessica and Thibault Garcia gave it to their son in 2019. It helps that it sounds similar to other currently popular French boy names, like Maël, Malo and Milan. Look out for his little sister Leewane's name in the charts in future years.
  20. Pharrell

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      This modern name boasts a strong sound and a cool-guy image, thanks to its most famous bearer, American musician Pharrell Williams.

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