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Rufino is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from "Rufus" meaning "red-haired" or "red-headed." It was traditionally given to boys with reddish hair or ruddy complexions. The name has…
Yelisei is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the biblical name Elisha, which means 'God is my salvation' or 'God is help' in Hebrew. In Russian tradition, it's spelled Елисей…
Diminutive of Fiorenzo, Italian
"flowering"
Quirky Italian baby name that works for any gender.
Variation of Irish surname MacCallister
"son of Alister"
Can be used either with or without the addition of Mac.
Klaas is a traditional Dutch and Frisian masculine name, functioning as a shortened form of Nicholas or Nikolaas. Originating from the Greek name Nikolaos, it combines the elements "nike" (victory)…
French, meaning unknown
This highly unusual name has been kicked up a notch, thanks to cooking guru Emeril Lagasse.
Ximenez is a masculine name of Spanish origin, representing a patronymic surname that has occasionally transferred into use as a first name. Derived from the medieval Basque name Ximeno (a variant of…
Laurenz is a continental European variant of the name Laurence or Lawrence, most commonly used in German-speaking countries and parts of Eastern Europe. Derived from Latin "Laurentius," meaning "from…
Welsh
"great hill"
Derived from the Welsh place name Brynmawr, this adventurous sounding name, feels at once as rugged as its meaning but with a hint of gentleness, thanks to the unisex Bryn . While this name wouldn't…
Aquilles is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Achilles, the legendary Greek hero of Homer's Iliad. The spelling with 'Aqu-' likely draws connection to Latin 'aqua' meaning…
Desiderius is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from Latin 'desiderium' meaning 'longing' or 'desire.' This classical name was borne by several historical figures, including Saint…
Irish and Scottish, meaning unknown
The 6th century Irish saint Mirin emigrated to Scotland and now is the patron saint of both the Glasgow suburb of Paisley and the game of football. Mirren is one modern spelling; the Cornish Merryn,…
Romanian, Bulgarian, Basque, from Latin
"from the Sabines"
Listed in the Quran as one of the "People of the Book," this male equivalent of Sabina is undiscovered and ripe for the adventurous baby namer. There was also an 8th-century Bulgarian Khan with the…
Naphthali is a masculine name with biblical origins, derived from one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. The name means "my struggle" or "my wrestling" in Hebrew, referring to the…
English and Scottish variation of Ludwig
"famous warrior"
Euro-cool. Heard more in Scotland than in England or the US, Ludovic Lesly is a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel Quentin Durward and Sir Ludovic Kennedy was a noted Scottish broadcaster and…
Russian variation of Gabriel
See GABRIEL.
Ciaren is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of the Irish name Ciaran (Ciarán). The original name derives from the Irish word 'ciar,' meaning 'dark' or 'black,' traditionally…
Astronomical name
Antares is a star in the Scorpio constellation, making it an interesting choice for babies born under that zodiac sign. It is the fifteenth-brightest star in the night sky, appearing as a reddish…
Greek
"one who excels"
Cadmus is the name of the serpent-slaying hero of Greek mythology who also founded the city of Thebes and is credited with inventing the alphabet. Its ancient feel might appeal to modern parents…
"beloved, desired"
Erasmus has long retained the image of the bearded and bespectacled Dutch philosopher, but could be one that the audacious baby namer just might dare to dust off. The fourth century Saint Erasmus was…
