A Punjabi name related to one of the 10 first leaders in the Sikh religion — Guru. It was one of the fastest rising names in England and Wales in 2022.

This Indian boy name has not only a lovely and ambitious meaning, but also comes with the cool nickname Jai.

Sibry or Sibree were used as personal names in medieval times and are also surnames. Obscure but accessible, this name has real modern possibilities.

An international — much fresher — twist on Nicola.

A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.

Russian names, like Russian supermodels, are hot these days, at least they are when politics alow it. This is a strong way to make Nicholas new. More authentically spelled Nikolai.

Pronounced klaus, this spelling of the name is associated in this country with the major Pop Art sculptor Swedish-born Claes Oldenburg, known for his colossal public sculptures of everyday objects such as lipsticks and binoculars, and the "Happenings" performance art of the 1960s. Variations include CLAUS, KLAUS, KLAES, and CLAAS.

A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.

A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor.

A beautiful name found in Urdu Muslim communities.

Halen is a surname-name that will appeal to Van Halen fans, or simply those looking for an unusual yet simple surname name.

German spelling of the Russian diminutive Kolya, from Nikolai.

A name with two strong literary associations, one overwhelmingly negative -- Lolita's pedophilic narrator Humbert Humbert -- and one positive, in the preferable European version: Italian author Umberto Eco.

A positive word name that came into use in the early 21st century, Triumph could be viewed as an aspirational choice, like Valor, Prosper, and Noble, as a spiritual option, like Chosen and Glory, or as a symbolic name after a difficult pregnancy. Given to 8 boys (and 5 girls) in a recent year, around 100 babies have been called Triumph since the 2000s.

Derived from Greek name Nike "victory", this name has been borne by many notable figures, from ancient times to the present day. It belonged to several early kings of Macedonia and to a 1st-century Catholic saint, Nicanor the Deacon, which accounts for its use in the Spanish-speaking world to this day.

With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion?

Signa is a feminine name with Norse and Latin influences. From Norse origins, it may relate to 'signa' meaning 'to bless' or be connected to 'sigr' meaning 'victory.' In Latin contexts, Signa means 'signs' or 'signals,' suggesting a person who indicates important meanings or directions. The name has an air of ancient wisdom and quiet strength, with its crisp consonants creating a memorable sound. Signa remains quite rare in contemporary usage, making it a distinctive choice that carries historical depth without being commonly encountered. Its brevity and clear pronunciation work well across language boundaries. Those named Signa might appreciate the name's connection to both blessing and victory concepts, as well as its subtle strength and classical resonance.

Bernessa is a rare form of the old-fashioned biblical name Bernice, once stylish but now fallen from favor -- though according to the Hundred Year Rule, it could be time for a comeback.

The related name Teemu is the most common of the Teemu/Tiemu/Tiemus/Demus group in the Nordic countries.