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Scottish
"defender of men"
To Americans, a quintessential British name, introduced to the U.S. public by suave journalist/PBS Masterpiece Theater host Alastair Cook. Sometimes used in the U.S. by parents with Scottish heritage.
Modern invented name
"son of Marcus"
Popular in the African American community, the De- prefix makes this a choice for sons of Marcuses.
Norwegian variant of Ivar
"yew wood, archer, warrior"
Iver is a popular name in its native Norway, but parents in the U.S. are starting to take note of this rugged yet gentle name. Stemming from the original Norse name Ívarr , it is part of a small…
Arabic
"empathetic, merciful"
To Muslims, an auspicious name.
Cylas is a modern masculine variation of the ancient Greek name Silas, which means 'forest' or 'woodland.' The distinctive spelling with 'C' instead of 'S' emerged in recent decades as parents sought…
Efren is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Ephraim, which means 'fruitful' or 'productive.' In the Bible, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and founder of one of the…
Matheus is the Portuguese and Latin form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." This variant spelling is particularly popular in Brazil,…
Hebrew, Arabic
"leopard"
A worldly choice that translates well, Namir is an animal-related choice in Hebrew and Arabic.
See QUENTIN and QUINTIN.
Akram is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'most generous' or 'more generous,' derived from the root 'karam' (generosity). It's widely used throughout the Muslim world, including the…
Damarion is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Damian, Damario, or…
Hebrew
"distant"
Elam is the name of no fewer than eight Old Testament figures. The most notable was a grandson of Noah whose followers were dubbed the Elamites. Elam is commonly used in Amish communities today.
Irish
"fair-skinned, fair-haired"
The name of a historic Irish leader, Gannon has a solid, yet spirited feel. It was one of the fastest-rising names of 2014, but that trend didn't continue. One pop culture influence was the name of…
"contender with God"
The name given to Jacob/Yaacov after wrestling with God's angel, most often used without the initial Y.
German variation of Claus, diminutive of Nicolas, Greek
"people of victory"
Two drawbacks: some unpleasant World War II associations, and the Santa clause.
Subhan is a masculine name of Arabic origin derived from the word 'subḥān' which relates to praise and glorification in Islamic terminology. The phrase 'Subhan Allah' is a common expression in Islam…
"slender"
A common Islamic name, borne by Abu Sufyan, a figure from early Islamic history.
"lion, stern"
Not one of the five hundred names of Muhammad, but that of his uncle.
Arsalan is a masculine name of Persian origin, meaning 'lion' or 'hero.' This regal name has deep historical roots, particularly associated with several Turkish and Persian rulers and warriors…
Variation of Nathan, Hebrew
"given"
For jet-setting parents or those with many cultural backgrounds, a name that is workable across various languages is often a priority. Natan is a great option, as it is a familiar name in many…
