Middle Names, Surnames, and Nicknames · Boy Names Lists · Name Spellings, Initials and Sounds
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Soutine
French artist name
Creative choice relating to the Lithuanian-born expressionist painter known for his bold, vibrantly colored canvases.
Stefan
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen, Greek
"crown, garland"
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949, fell off in 2008 for one year, then dropped off again in 2024 and seems to be heading downward along with…
Abdul
Arabic
"servant of Allah"
Widespread choice in the Muslim world, this was the name of both the father of the Prophet Mohammed and one of his sons.
Tadej
Slovene, variation of Thaddeus
"gift of God"
Another one of the lively, vowel-ending twists on Thaddeus — à la Tadeo and Taddeo — this time from Slovenia.
Tariq
Arabic
"the one who knocks at the door"
A strong and confident name growing in popularity, in numerous spellings.
Tashfir
Bengali, Arabic
"encryption"
A rare name, used occasionally in Bangladesh, Tashfir comes the Arabic word for "encryption", lending this name a subtle edgy feel.
Thaddai
Aramaic
Aramaic early form of Thaddeus.
Thirteen
English
"thirteen"
Unlucky number thirteen is now an edgy baby name option thanks to Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, who named their son Rocky Thirteen. They chose his one-of-a-kind middle name because "13 is…
Timon
Greek
"reward, honor"
Kids would be more likely to associate this name with the hyperactive meercat in "The Lion King" than with the ancient Greek philosopher or Shakespearean character, which could cause playground…
Tomaž
Slovene, from Aramaic
"twin"
The zippy Slovene take on the classic Thomas, pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable.
Toulouse
French place-name and surname
Creative choice, evoking the high-kicking can-can girls and other colorful figures in the works of Toulouse-Lautrec.
Toussaint
French
"all saints"
Has been used in the past by parents wishing to invoke the blessing and protection of all the saints, also given to boys born on November 1, All Saints' Day.
Tropez
French form of Torpes, Latin
"stiff, numb"
Most people have heard of the glamorous French town of San Tropez, but few know the legend of the saint it's named for. Tropez is the French form of Torpes, the Pisa-born martyr whose headless body…
Tyree
Scottish
"from Tyrie"
Hundreds of families have adopted this Scottish name, attracted by its trendy Ty beginning and upbeat second syllable. (Tyrell and Tyrese are also increasing in popularity. ) Tyree Glenn was a great…
Tyrone
Irish
"land of Owen"
Immigrated into American pop culture in the person of 1940s superstar Tyrone Power, Jr. It has been on a steady decline since the 1970s.
Vardan
Armenian
"rose"
A handsome and floral name, Vardan is a popular choice in Armenia where it ranks in the Top 50 and has done since records began in the late 2000s. Likely derived from the Iranian vard or the Arabic…
Victoir
Victoir is a distinguished masculine name with French origins, functioning as a variant of Victor. Derived from the Latin word 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner,' it carries powerful…
Vidal
Spanish and Catalan from Latin
"life, vital"
A zippy, lively name that has never been popular, but has never completely disappeared. It is best known for writer and wit Gore Vidal, and hairdresser Vidal Sassoon and his many products.
Wajih
Arabic
"eminent, distinguished; man of status"
An elegant and illustrious Arabic name, Wajih can also be related to the Arabic word for face . Notable Wajihs include literary critic Wajih Fanous and football player Wajih Abdel-Azim.
Yagel
Hebrew
"He will rejoice"
A name of Hebrew origin that is taken from the book of Psalms, and which celebrates the salvation and strength God is said to give to those who obey him.