Middle Names, Surnames, and Nicknames · Boy Names Lists · Name Spellings, Initials and Sounds
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Yasir
Arabic
"wealthy, prosperous"
In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat.
Zaccai
Hebrew
"pure"
Cool biblical name that could get you to the nicknames Zac or Cai.
Zafar
Arabic
"victory"
A strong name with a strong meaning, like its cousin Zafir.
Zakkai
Hebrew
"pure"
Yochanan Ben Zakkai is a prominent figure in Jewish history.
Sylvain
French
"wood, forest"
Doesn't everything sound better with a French accent? Sylvain, the French variation of the Roman wood god's name, sounds somehow cooler and more sophisticated than Sylvan.
Adair
Scottish and Irish, Brazilian
"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"
Adair has flair, the grace of a Fred Astaire, and a daring, spirited vibe. It's usually considered a Scottish surname, derived from the name Edgar, though other possibilities are that it derives from…
Akhtar
Persian
"star"
Used as a given name and a surname, Akhtar is a celestial choice with a grounded feel. Used among Persian, Punjabi, Urdu, Pashto, and Bengali speakers, it means "star", though if you follow its…
Alain
French, variation of Alan
Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.
Aleš
Czech, Slovak, Slovene
"defending men"
An airy boy name with a unique, softer sound, originating as a diminutive for Alexej in Czechia and Slovakia, or Aleksander in Slovenia. It is seen both as a stand-alone name and occasionally as a…
Alphonse
French from German
"noble, ready for battle"
Rarely used, and for good reason. Alonzo is a preferable choice. Alphonse does have a mixed bag of notable namesakes—French novelist Alphonse Daudet, painter Alphonse Mucha, and it was the birth name…
Altin
Albanian, Turkish
"gold"
Derived from an Old Turkic word, altın , this is a metallic and shiny name with a solid feel. Rare but recognizable, it could work across multiple languages and has the appealing meaning of "gold".…
Amel
Bosnian masculine form of Amal
"hope, inspiration"
A popular masculine name in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Amel is a bright and hopeful choice. Figure skater Amel Bureković, retired footballer Amel Mujčinović, and World Championships runner Amel Tuka are…
Amin
Arabic
"faithful, trustworthy"
Amin is a simple but strong name with a solid meaning. It was borne by the sixth Abbasid caliph, a ruler of the Abbasid Muslim Empire in the 9th century, a descendant of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.…
Antoine
French variation of Anthony
"priceless one"
Antoine is a venerable French name that is still stylish in its native habitat, where it is in the Top 30. In the US, it was most popular in the 1970s and '80s, reaching Number 262 in 1985. There…
Armand
French variation of Herman, German
"soldier"
Since the first production of Camille this has been considered one of the world's most romantic names, though it's one of those French names for boys rarely heard in this country. Actor Armie…
Arnav
Hindi
"ocean"
This popular Indian name is heard in the US. Bollywood actor Akshay Khanna has a son named Arnav.
Arnou
Arnou is an uncommon masculine name with possible Germanic or French origins. It likely represents a variant spelling of Arnau, Arnaud, or Arno, names deriving from Germanic elements meaning 'eagle'…
Aviv
Hebrew
"springtime, freshness, youth"
Strongly associated with the city of Tel Aviv. For girls, may be lengthened to Aviva; for boys, might be better abbreviated to Avi.
Baez
Spanish surname
The last name of folksinger Joan is melodic in its own right.
Bardou
Old English
"ax-wielding wolf"
Bardou is a bright-as-a-button name that despite its zippy, modern feel is actually as old as the earth.