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Words are not always easy to translate into baby names , but the implications of being straight and swift lend this one great potential as a name. It also has the popular o -sound ending, which…
Aaryan is a masculine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Arya' meaning 'noble' or 'honorable.' It connects to the ancient term used to describe Indo-Aryan peoples and their…
Sanskrit
"one who has accomplished a goal"
Siddhartha Gautama was one of the real names of Buddha, making this an impressive and weighty name among the Buddhist community. Among Hindis, Siddharth is strongly associated with the Brahmin caste.…
Latin
"godfather"
Jupiter's partner Juno has entered the mainstream, so it's possible that her divine mate could follow. But not necessarily for boys — Jupiter is currently mostly female in the US, thanks to its…
Sanskrit, Old English, "possessed of horses; ash friend"
"possessed of horses; ash friend"
A cultural crossover with multiple roots. Ashwin is an English surname from the Anglo-Saxon male name Æscwine, meaning "ash tree + friend". It's also a popular Hindi name: in Hindu mythology, the…
Norse variation of Eric
This poor lad will spend his life saying, "No, it's Aric, not Eric. Aaric, Arick, Arik Arric, Arrick.
Zephyrus comes from ancient Greek mythology, where Zephyrus was the god of the west wind, considered the gentlest of the wind deities. The name literally means 'west wind' or 'western one' in Greek.…
Arabic
"falcon"
The eleventh brightest star in the sky has a celestial feel, but also could be the name of a commercial airline.
Deonta is a masculine given name that appears to have emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. The name may be connected to other names beginning with 'De-' (a common…
"wood; forest"
In Roman mythology, Silvanus was the god of the forests. He protected farmers and fields and was credited with developing a system for marking field boundaries. Silvanus is the name of a disciple in…
Farren is a masculine name with Celtic and Irish origins, though it's used for both genders in some regions. Derived from the Irish surname Ó Fearáin, it means 'adventurous,' 'wanderer,' or sometimes…
Indian
"the God tree"
This evocative name of a dramatic tropical Indian fig tree is ready to move west.
Irish
"wolf"
Phelan, pronounced FAY-lan or FEE-lan, is an appealing Irish surname name, with a rich history in Irish myth and religious and secular life. One bearer was a fiercely loyal follower of the legendary…
If Viola is a credible girl's name, why not the mellow Cello for a boy.
Greek
"of the lord"
A name rarely heard these days, it was the moniker of several early saints.
English
"blue green color"
Unusual and beautiful blue green color and name possibility, a la Cerulean.
"liberator"
This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.
Fairlay is an uncommon masculine name with likely Scottish or English origins. It appears to be a compound name combining 'fair' (beautiful, light, or just) with 'lay' (meadow or song), suggesting…
Spanish place name
Equally strong, dramatic and romantic, this name of an old kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula and a modern Spanish community as well, would give a boy an instant pedigree.
"battle rule"
The name of an ancient Irish saint is in the contemporary Irish Top 50. While it's one of the rare Irish names for boys that hasn't immigrated to the U.S., it may follow brothers Aidan and Declan to…
