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Sosthenes
Greek
"safe strength"
The name of two Biblical figures, one a supporter of St. Paul and the other a Corinthian ruler. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but used in the form Sosthene in modern France.
Daedalus
Greek
"craftsman"
Name of a tragic mythological hero, used as a surname in the works of James Joyce; heavy but ponderous for an American boy, though pulled off very well by single-name musician Daedalus and writer and…
Avner
Avner is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'father of light' or 'my father is a lamp,' composed of 'av' (father) and 'ner' (light or lamp). It appears in the Bible as the name of King Saul's…
Emeric
French form of German Emmerich
"power"
A name popular both in France (where it's Number 405) and within the Cajun population, it's more substantial than Eric, and occurs twice in the Harry Potter series.
Emmon
Irish
"rich protection"
Variant of Eamonn, itself a form of Edmund
Sencio
Sencio is an uncommon masculine name with possible Latin or Spanish origins. It may derive from the Latin "sentire" (to feel or perceive), suggesting sensitivity or perception. Alternatively, it…
Amerigo
Amerigo is a masculine Italian name best known through the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, for whom the Americas were named. Derived from Germanic elements, likely 'Amalric' or 'Emmerich,' combining words…
Matthaiso
Matthaiso is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Matthew (Matthaios in Greek). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of…
Octave
French form of Octavius, Latin, or English word name
"eighth; musical and poetry term"
Octave shortens Octavius to a more manageable length, keeping the "eighth" meaning. In English speaking countries, however, people could easily confuse this with the musical and poetrry term octave .…
Barzillai
Barzillai is a biblical masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'man of iron' or 'strong.' In the Old Testament, Barzillai was a Gileadite who showed loyalty to King David during Absalom's rebellion,…
Akiva
Hebrew
"to protect, shelter"
Akiva has a distinguished scholarly pedigree and a lovely meaning. Its softer sound is very on trend for masculine names at the moment and is in line with more familiar monikers like Ezra, Elijah and…
Pasha
Russian, diminutive of Pavel
"small, humble"
Similar in sound to Sasha, Pasha is a Russian diminutive of the name Pavel, itself a form of Paul. Also used as a title for a high ranking officer in the (now historical) Ottoman military, and as the…
Tomyris
Latin, Greek, Persian, "family"
"family"
A striking, unflowery girls name, Tomyris could work for parents looking for a distinctive choice with a strong namesake. Tomyris was a 6th century warrior queen of the Massagetae (modern-day…
Allaire
French surname, possibly meaning "cheerful"
"cheerful"
Allaire, a last name in France. could make a first, with its light and airy feel.
Paschalis
Greek variation of Pascal, "of the Passover; Easter"
"of the Passover; Easter"
Ryu
Japanese
"dragon"
This attractive mini-name combines multiple trends: the R initial, vowel-ending boy names, and a fantastical meaning.
Kiryl
Kiryl is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Belarus, Russia, and other Eastern European countries. It represents a variant of the name Cyril, which derives from the Greek name…
Olek
Olek is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Polish culture. It functions as a diminutive or nickname for Aleksander (Alexander), creating a friendly, approachable alternative to the…
Rurik
Russian variation of Roderick, German
"famous ruler"
Russian form of Roderick given to a small number of American boys each year.
Millais
Millais is an uncommon masculine name derived from a Scottish surname. It gained recognition through the Pre-Raphaelite painter Sir John Everett Millais, whose surname originated from the Norman…