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Kyrylo
Ukrainian form of Cyril, Greek
"Lord"
An appealing form of Cyril, with a cool -o ending. It is a familiar choice in its native Ukraine.
Kaimar
Estonian compound name
Kaimar is an Estonian name with several possible meanings. On one hand, is may be a masculine form of Kairi, a blend of Kaia (from Katherine) and Mari (from Maria), in turn meaning "pure + beloved".…
Sinja
Frisian and German diminutive of Gesine, Sunna, or Sine
Similar in style to Anja, Sasha, and Sonja, Sinja is a Frisian and German diminutive with a variety of sources. As a Frisian name, it comes the Scandinavian Signe (via Danish Sine), meaning "new…
Monja
Diminutive of Monika, Mona, or Monika
"beloved, drop of the sea; advisor"
Monja is a name with two separate origins. From its Russian roots, it's an alternative form of Monya and Manya, both used diminutives of the classic Maria. In this case, it would mean "beloved",…
Annic
French and German form of Breton Annaig
"grace"
Also spelled as Annick, this French name is a succinct form of the Breton Annaig, itself a diminutive of classic Anna. It was popular in the 1930s and 40s in France, though never as popular as…
Nefeli
Greek
Modern Greek variant of Nephele.
Yugo
Japanese "excellent + mind; gentle + core, spirit; excellent + protection"
"excellent + mind; gentle + core, spirit; excellent + protection"
A Japanese name that could work easily in different languages, Yugo may also be transcribed as as Yuugo and Yūgo. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending on which kanji are used.…
Riku
Japanese," dignified + sky; land, earth; long-lasting jasmine"
" dignified + sky; land, earth; long-lasting jasmine"
More commonly used for boys but technically unisex, Riku is a Japanese name with a variety of meanings, depending on what kanji elements mean. For girls, popular options include: "dignified + sky";…
Ryuichi
Japanese
"a willow tree; to establish; the dragon one"
Also transcribed as Ryuuichi, this Japanese name is notably borne by Olympic figure skater, Ryuichi Kihara, and by composer Ryuchi Sakamoto. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending…
Masaya
Japanese
"to be graceful, elegant"
A Japanese name with an elegant sound and meaning to match, Masaya is notably borne by Olympic figure skater, Masaya Morita. As with many Japanese names, it does have different interpretations…
Vendula
Diminutive of Václava, Czech, Slavic
"more glory"
A popular Czech nickname for Václava, meaning "greater glory", Vendula is also used as a standalone name. With its melodic and intriguing sound, it ranks in the Top 100 in Czechia and has done since…
Utako
Japanese
"song child"
A bright and musical Japanese name, usually interpreted as meaning "song child" or "child of melody", however, as with many Japanese names, alternative meanings are possible with different kanji.…
Franjo
Croatian form of Francis
"French, free man"
A spirited variation of Francis (and Frank), predominantly used in Croatia, but also in Bosnia, Serbia, Slovenia, Germany, and Austria too (albeit more quietly). Notable bearers include skier Franjo…
Adalius
German
"noble"
New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas brought his Latinate name into the spotlight, and he has an equally unusual middle name--DONQUAIL.
Ysabeau
Spelling variation of Isabeau, French
"pledged to God"
Ysabeau is a rare Creole or Medieval French variation of Isabeau, itself a French a charming variant of Isabel. It appeared in the TV series A Discovery of Witches and subsequently made its debut in…
Alysa
Variation of Alyssa or Alice, German
"noble"
Alysa is one of several variations of Alice that rose in the US popularity charts starting in the 1960s and continuing in some cases until the first decade of this century. The Alysa form drifted…
Agassi
Iranian-Armenian surname
The last name of one of the great modern American tennis champs could conceivably be used as a hero name by tennis-loving parents. On second thought, maybe save it for a middle spot.
Ahman
American, possible variant of Arabic Ahmed
"commendable, praiseworthy"
Football fans just might want to honor star footballer Ahman Green, whose name can be seen as a variation of AHMED or AHMAD.
Liangelo
Modern invented name, Chinese and Italian
"lotus and angel"
LiAngelo entered the lexicon thanks to basketball player LiAngelo Ball, the middle son in the Ball basketball family. Prior to this association, the name was extremely rare. It can be thought of as a…
Alcott
English
"dweller at the old cottage"
Alcott evokes shades of nineteenth-century New England, and memories of the author of the books Little Women and Little Men . Louisa May Alcott was the daughter of Amos Bronson Alcott, noted…