Boy Names Lists · Name Spellings, Initials and Sounds
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Ethaniel
Ethaniel is a modern masculine variation that combines the popular biblical name Ethan with the angelic suffix '-iel,' which appears in names of angels like Gabriel and Michael. Ethan comes from…
Dovber
Hebrew, Yiddish
"bear"
A combination of the Hebrew Dov, and Yiddish Ber — both of which mean "bear".
Pierluigi
Italian, combination of Piero and Luigi
If one Italian name won't do.
Heimoana
Tahitian
"crown of the ocean"
A combination of hei "crown" and moana "ocean".
Neymar
Brazilian invention
Neymar was unheard of before Brazilian football sensation Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior came to fame. It is thought to be a "smoosh" name of Netuno (Neptune) and Mar (Mars).
Tristian
Variation of Tristan, compound name
"noise, sorrow; + anointed one, follower of Christ"
Tristian can be considered a compound name, combining Tristan and Christian, however, it may also be used simply as a spelling variation of the former. The name could therefore have several different…
Thorfinn
Norse
"Finn of Thor"
An ancient Norse name that is still in regular use in the Orkney Islands in Scotland. A famous historical bearer is Thorfinn Sigurdsson (or Thorfinn the Mighty), an 11th century Earl of Orkney.
Aodhfin
Gaelic, Irish
"fire + white, blessed"
An unusual compound name related to Aiden, which can also spelled Aodhfionn.
Dontavius
American English, modern invented name
A rare smoosh of Dontae and Octavius, also spelled Dontavious.
Mackson
Surname name
"son of Mack or Max"
Mackson, while not unknown as a surname, is more of a modern invention as a first name, a smoosh of the more popular Jackson and Maxon. Authenticity aside, it's not without its appeal. And who can…
Rhyett
Variation of word name Riot or combination of Rhett and Wyatt, English
"advice and brave in war"
Rhyett is a respelling of the word name Riot with a name-centric spin combining the popular Rhett and Wyatt. While rising in popularity, Rhyett might prove confusing on spelling and pronunciation,…
Michelangelo
Combination of Michael and Angelo
The ultimate artist's name would make an unforgettable impression. It's the first name of famed Italian director Antonioni.
Tayson
Modern invented name
Parents wanting to move beyond Jason and Mason, not to mention Taylor, have created Tayson. But like many smoosh baby names , this choice is less than the sum of its parts.
Todrick
American invented name
Todrick, an invented name that combines Todd with -rick ending names such as Frederick, is heavily associated with performer Todrick Hall. Hall initially became recognized for his success on American…
Olivander
Compound name, Oliver plus Alexander, Latin and Greek
"olive tree and defending men"
Olivander is a new and rising smoosh names for boys, a mashup of Oliver and Alexander. While it sidesteps the popularity of those two classic boy names, the result is not really better than the sum…
Rhysand
Literary name
Created by Sarah J. Maas for the handsome High Lord of her Court of Thorns and Roses series of fantasy romance novels. Rhysand is based on the Welsh name Rhys, meaning "ardor".
Daymond
English surname
"keeper of livestock"
Daymond, with many different spellings most prominently Dayman, is an ancient English occupational surname and personal name, taken from the word deye which denotes someone who tended animals. While…
Krishiv
Modern Indian name, Hindi
"dark and kind; farrner"
Krishiv is a modern Indian boys name, which feels both familiar and fresh. The origins of Krishiv are debated, but it may be newly created blend of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva's names, meaning…
Shemar
Modern invented name
Though not technically a one-person name, since 30 baby boys were named Shemar in 2016, Shemar stems from one specific person, prolific actor Shemar Moore. He has said that his parents came up with…
Giambattista
Italian, combination of Gianni and Battista
"god is gracious + baptist"
Giambattista is an Italian combination name, used to honor John the Baptist.