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Desiderio
Spanish
"desired one"
Desiderio was the full name of the Cuban bandleader who famously Loved Lucy. There was also a Saint Desiderio. Major attraction: the great nickname Desi.
Fiorenzo
Italian variation of Florentius or Florence, Latin
"prospering, flourishing"
A masculine form of Florence, Fiorenzo has a bold, arty flair to it, while also giving the option of stylish nickname Enzo. It has been notably borne by cyclist Fiorenzo Magni.
Lazuli
Persian place name
Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a…
Tamerlane
Turkic, Mongol
"iron"
This Westernized form of the name of an ancient Mongol warrior, remembered primarily today through the works of Christopher Marlowe and Edgar Allan Poe, runs the risk of sounding pompous and…
Abraxas
Persian mythology name
Abraxas is a sci-fi-sounding name with earthly possibilities, but some playground challenges. Abraxas has a long and convoluted history, dating back to ancient Egyptian mythology and the Gnostics who…
Bashir
Arabic
"the one who brings good news"
Used both as a given name and as a surname, Bashir is a familiar but still unusual choice in the USA and UK, even among Muslim families. In 2014, only 25 boys were named Bashir in the US. One reason…
Saladin
Arabic
"peace through faith"
A name with considerable history, as the celebrated sultan of Egypt and Syria in the time of the Crusades.
Sulaiman
Arabic variation of Solomon
Muslim name very popular in North Africa.
Pascoe
Cornish variation of Pascal
"Easter"
Pascoe was popular in medieval times and is definitely deserving of revival, especially for a child born in the Easter season. Other spellings are Pasco and Pascow.
Zadornin
Basque
"Saturn"
If you want something truly different that also has an interesting origin and meaning, this is a far-out -- if not unlikely -- possibility.
Vaselios
Vaselios is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Vasileios or Basileios, the Greek form of Basil. The name derives from the Greek "basileus" meaning "king" or "royal," giving it noble…
Festo
Festo is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'festus' meaning 'festive' or 'joyful.' This uncommon name carries connotations of celebration, happiness, and liveliness. While rare in…
Carnelian
Gemstone name
Carnelian is an ochre-colored semi-precious gemstone, named after a type of cherry.
Echo
Greek mythology name
"echo or sound"
Although this is traditionally seen as a female name, via the classical mythological nymph who pined away for Narcissus until all that remained of her was a disembodied voice — it can also be used…
Eliyahu
Hebrew
"Jehovah is God"
Eliyahu is the Hebrew form of the increasingly popular Biblical prophet name Elijah, also found in forms Elias and Eli. There were 100 boys given the name Eliyahu in the U.S. in 2012. Its upside is…
Sinbad
Persian literary name
When comedian David Atkins adopted this Arabian Nights-type name, it became almost feasible, but could lead to tough times in the schoolyard.
Ash
Diminutive of Asher, English
"ash tree"
Ash has Southern charm plus the arboreal-nature appeal. Plus your little boy will prize Ash as the name of the hero of the Pokemon cartoons. Ash can also be a dashing short form of Asher, Ashton, or…
Tycho
Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; chance, luck; thunder"
A name with a number of variations including the Danish Tyge, the Swedish Tyko, and the Dutch Tygo, which are popular throughout modern Europe. Tycho was also the name of both a 5th century Greek…
Winter
Word name
The girls have dibs on Spring, Summer, and Autumn, leaving this name evocative of snowy landscapes as the one possible seasonal choice for boys. And naturally, it's one of the most obvious names for…
Stanislaus
Slavic
"someone who achieves glory or fame"
Stanislaus is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Polish culture where it's spelled Stanisław or Stanislav. The name combines two elements meaning 'to become' and 'glory,'…