A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.

Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.

Geraud, as with many French variations of familiar names, makes the somewhat old-fashioned Gerard sound fresh and dashing. It's pronounced as if it ended with o, another trendy factor, though many English speakers may not get that.

Also appearing as Amoz, and not to be confused with Amos, Amotz is a Hebrew name, borne by the father of the Prophet Isaiah, who is also theorized to be the brother of Amaziah, King of Judah. Notable bearers include biologist Amotz Zahavi and composer Amotz Plessner.

A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.

Pacome is a French saint's name rarely heard in this country, but currently being revived in its native France.

Some variants are Pacomi, Pacomio and Pacomius.

This obscure Zulu name was chosen by Stevie Wonder.

Energetic nickname name.

Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.

Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual.

A once-popular name that has declined in popularity in Turkey in recent years, Metin is properly spelt with a dotted İ in Turkish.

Seen as both a first name and surname in Turkey.

Old World Jewish name that could travel to the New.

Not to be confused with the name Amos, Amoz is a separate Hebrew name, borne by the father of the Prophet Isaiah, and also theorized to be the brother of Amaziah, King of Judah. It can also be written as Amotz.

Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.

Evokes picture-postcard image of colorful Indonesia. Bali Barret is a Paris fashion insider who oversees women's style for Hermes. Bali rhymes with tally or galley.