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Well used throughout The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, and Denmark, Lasse is a variation of Laurence, typically used as a nickname for the related Lars. While English speakers may be tempted …

Well used by Muslim parents across the world, Ibrahim is the Arabic variation of Abraham. Significant in multiple religions and with an international and well-travelled feel about it, Ibrahim …

Well-liked nature name in Iceland, but unlikely to translate well in the US.

Well used in the Latino and Italian-American communities.

Well used in England and Scotland since the fifties, the smooth and sophisticated Graham is catching on here. Among the best known bearers are novelist Graham Greene, racing driver Graham …

Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.

Well balanced between sleek, sweet, strong, and vintage, newly chic Eloise re-entered the US Top 1000 in 2009, following a 50-year absence. In 2022, it broke into the …

Welsh heritage choice that's rare today even in its native land.

Well-used Spanish name expressing heart-filled emotion, with religious relevance to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

We'll just be here, waiting, until some celebrity in search of a totally unique baby name stumbles upon Classic. At which point it may become an instant, well, classic …

Well used in northern Europe, almost unknown in the US, Berit is could make an off-beat alternative to Betty, Beth, or Merritt for those with Scandinavian ancestry.

We'll have our sherry in the parlor, please, Bainbridge.

Well-used spelling of Amara, particularly among those using the Arabic variation of the name.

A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy. In Japan and Nigerian, Tomi is a unisex name.

A Welsh-language spelling of Teddy, sometimes used (in true British style) as a name in its own right.

A Welsh name for space fans, thanks to Tecwyn Roberts, a pioneering aerospace engineer at NASA.

The Welsh form of Steven feels lighter and fresher than the well-trodden English versions.

The Welsh form of Geoffrey.

The Welsh form of Charles.

The Welsh form of Samuel.

Less well known internationally than Saoirse, but equally appealing, this Irish name is also spelled Saorla or Saorlaith.

The Welsh form of Roderick.

A Welsh saint’s name, possibly deriving from the Old Welsh word for "red".

A well-used name in China that has some potential for assimilation.

The Welsh way to spell Price, which is more complicated but elevates it beyond the monetary realm.

A Welsh biblical name that currently doesn't chart in its homeland. If you like the sound, you might also consider spelling it (the unrelated name) Powell.

A Welsh short form of Edward with a playful sound and distinctive, rugged look. It appears in the title of a Welsh language book, written by E. Tesla Davies, and …

A Welsh place name and surname, likely deriving from Old English elements meaning "moss town".

In Welsh legend, Morfydd or Morfudd was the twin sister of Sir Owain and the daughter of King Urien. Early 20th-century composer, pianist and singer Morfydd Llwyn Owen is …

The Welsh form of Maurice.

A Welsh month name, from the word for reaping, that solves the problem of an attractive September name. It's rare but steadily used in Wales.

A well-to-do London neighborhood, English surname, and potential route to the nickname May. Mayfair has everything going for it, and yet it couldn't be rarer.

The Welsh form of Martin sounds the same, but has a little spelling twist.

Original Welsh form of Meredith, and always a masculine name in Wales.

The Welsh form of the German Baldwin avoids that unappealing first syllable.

In Welsh legend, Maelor Gawr ("giant") was a king and, as his name suggests, a giant, who lived on a hillfort near Aberystwyth in west Wales. The name is very …

In Welsh, Lunet is a form of Luned or Eluned, a saint's name that also appears in Arthurian legend as a servant of the Lady of the Fountain who …

This Welsh surname was taken up as a first in the English-speaking world in the early twentieth century, originally as a nickname for someone gray-haired. The original Welsh …

A Welsh place name and surname, it derives from Cyffin or Gyffin, meaning "limit" or "confine". Notable bearers include landscape painter Kyffin Williams and racing driver Kyffin Simpson.

A Welsh place name and surname, Kiffin derives from Cyffin or Gyffin, meaning "limit" or "confine". Also spelled Kyffin, this spelling might help ensure it isn't pronounced with a …

A well-established Arabic name with a cool, contemporary sound, Khair derives from kayr, a word associated with goodness, generosity, wealth, and welfare. Also appearing as Khayr, Khayri, and Khairi …

As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.

Archaic Welsh name, scarcely heard today. Often referred to as the Welsh variation of Edward, although the two names are not related.

In Welsh, a diminutive of Iorwerth. As a Japanese name, Iori stands alone.

Rhythmic Welsh nickname name, derived from the Welsh royal name Iorwerth, which has sometimes been anglicized as Edward.

The Welsh form of Justin, borne by a 6th century saint.

As well as Japanese physicist Hideki Yukawa, two Yankees ballplayers, Hideki Irabu and Hideki Matsui, made this name familiar to Americans.

This Welsh name presents some pronunciation/spelling challenges but has a lovely sound and meaning. The name has been used in the South Korean multiplayer game Mabinogi for one of …

The well-known phrase "hale and hearty" gives this name a warm, positive feel. Hale is clean and straightforward but doesn't crack the top 1000 for either gender. For …

The Welsh version of William is almost unheard-of across, but it's fairly straightforward and could make a good heritage choice or alternative honor name.