Names I Just Really Wanna Use

Deveraux

French

"of Evreux; riverbank"

Swashbuckling name worthy of a hero in a romance novel. Deveraux or Devereaux is drawn from the town of Evreux in France and combined with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of…

Diogenes

Greek philosopher

Philosopher who advocated the simple life. A classical choice that's almost unused as a baby name.

Domingo

Spanish

"born on a Sunday"

Commonly heard in Hispanic cultures, a rhythmic possibility here.

Ellard

Ellard is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning 'noble' and 'brave' or 'hardy.' This distinguished name dates back to medieval times and was brought to England during…

Enzi

African, Swahili

"powerful"

This short and strong Swahili name shares lots of sounds with trending Ezra and Enzo, and has a great meaning too.

Fidelio

Fidelio is a masculine name with Latin origins stemming from 'fidelis,' meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal.' The name gained cultural recognition through Beethoven's only opera, 'Fidelio,' which tells a…

Galen

Greek

"calm, healer"

Many will associate this name with Galen of Pergamon, the second-century physician considered to be the founding father of medicine. A more recent reference is Star Wars character Galen Erso. The…

Guthrie

Scottish

"windy place"

Guthrie, one of the most attractive Scottish names that's also a surname, has a particularly romantic, windswept aura, with a touch of the buckaroo thrown in. Guthrie's folkie quality is tied to the…

Haze

Word name or variation of Hayes

Is Haze a spiky, contemporary form of Hayes or is it an obscure, slightly trippy word name? Is it what Blaze is to Blaise and Jaxon to Jackson or is it more in line with Misty, Stormy, Rainy, and…

Hoku

Hawaiian

"night of the full moon"

Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.

Iku

Japanese

"nourishing"

Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.

Ilari

Finnish form of Hilarius, Roman, Latin

"cheerful"

Light and cheerful as its meaning but with plenty of substance, Ilari is the Finnish form of Hilarius and Hillary. Used as a masculine name in Finland, it is used, albeit quietly, as a unisex option…

Iolo

Welsh

"weathy lord"

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

Irving

Scottish

"green river, sea friend"

It might be surprising to know that this name originated as a Scottish place and surname name, as in Washington Irving. It became a popular choice for first-generation Jewish-American boys, such as…

Kelwyn

Kelwyn is a distinctive masculine name with Celtic influences, potentially derived from elements meaning 'slender' and 'white' or 'fair.' It combines the modern feel of names beginning with 'Kel'…

Kem

Kem is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Egyptian, it relates to 'kemet,' referring to the 'black land' or fertile soil of the Nile valley. In Vietnamese traditions, it may…

Kiro

Macedonian

"lord"

Kiro is a rare bird: one of the unique baby names with the stylish o ending. A Macedonian name with the same root as the English name Cyril; we think it is by far the spunkier option. Reminiscent of…

Marino

Latin

"of the sea"

Marino is an Italian first and surname with distinct crossover possibilities, having pleasant seaside undertones, and is far more unusual in the U.S. than sister Marina. Marino Marini was an Italian…

Newlin

Welsh

"new pond"

An obscure possibility...for a girl.

Osbert

English

"divinely brilliant"

Some cutting-edge parents might revive Osbert as a substitute for Oscar. We like the "divinely brilliant" meaning. Cool or terminally nerdy? Your call. Osbert Sitwell, born Francis Osbert Sacheverell…