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Advaith is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'unique' or 'non-duality.' The name derives from the philosophical concept in Hinduism known as Advaita, which refers to the identity of the self…
Denym is a modern masculine name likely inspired by the fabric denim, giving it contemporary and casual associations. This creative spelling transforms an everyday material into a distinctive…
Spanish
This name was almost unknown until soccer player Keylor Navas brought it to the world's attention. You could consider it a twist on Caleb or Taylor.
Arius is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, primarily known from historical figure Arius, a theologian from Alexandria in the 4th century who founded Arianism. The name may derive from the…
Hanzel is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Hansel, which originated as a diminutive form of Johannes (John) in German. The name gained widespread recognition through the Grimm…
Hebrew
"deer"
Gentle meaning and bona fide Hebrew history, but feels old-mannish, like Herman and Menashe.
English surname or place name
Lathan is a surname recorded as relating to the towns of Layton or Latham and meaning, depending on its derivation, barn or leek farm or farm by the water. As a first name, it's reminiscent of the…
Old Norse
"bold warrior"
With Norse (and pseudo-Norse) names such as Thor, Odin and Magnus growing in popularity, this one, which refers to warriors destined for Valhalla on account of their bravery, might have some appeal…
Arabic
"exalted"
Arabic form of Aaron, featured in the tales of The Thousand and One Nights . The name Harun also appears several times in the Quran.
Mikail is a masculine name of Arabic and Turkish origin, representing a variation of Michael, which means 'who is like God?' This name appears in Islamic tradition as Mika'il, one of the archangels…
"my father is God"
Colonial Americans used many Biblical names forgotten by modern baby namers; this is an Old Testament descendant of Shem. If Moses and Noah can come back, why not Abimael and brethren?
Welsh
"gentle"
Gareth, the name of a modest and brave knight in King Arthur's court, makes a sensitive, gently appealing choice, used more in its native Wales than anywhere else. The name Gareth first appeared in…
Irish surname
"descendant of Niallán"
Neyland has been used as a first name for a handful of boys each year since 2002. It's most popular in Tennessee, where it's associated with The University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium. The stadium…
Yandel is a contemporary masculine name that gained prominence primarily through Latin American culture and music. While the name doesn't have deep historical roots, it emerged in popularity in the…
Variation of Amman, German occupational name, Greek, Ancient Egyptian
"administrator; the hidden one"
Ammon is connected to two religions in the US and is used exclusively between the two of them. Prior to the 1960s, Ammon was considered a solely Amish name. In the Amish community, Ammon is bestowed…
Spanish, Hebrew, Akkadian
"Baal protects the King"
This variation spelling of Balthasar is most often used in South America. Argentinian football star Joan Figallo recently called his son Baltazar.
Portuguese variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Portuguese variation of Matthew.
Greek
"victory of the people"
This rarely used New Testament name could make an unusual route to the cool nickname Nico. Borne by the person who helps to entomb Jesus following his crucifixion, it has the powerful meaning of…
"gift of Jehovah"
The Hebrew variation of Jonathan, occasionally heard in the US.
Bayron is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Byron, a name with Scottish origins derived from a place name meaning 'at the byres' or 'cow sheds.' The altered spelling…
