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English
"wealthy ruler"
Formerly in style limbo, Edric has recently started to see more use by parents. It could be because it sounds medieval yet accessible - which George R. R. Martin took advantage of for several…
Turkish, Bosnian and Azerbaijani
"truth"
A Top 20 choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this is a handsome variant of Arabic Amin.
Vardaan is a male name of Indian origin, particularly popular in Hindu communities. The name carries the beautiful meaning of "blessing" or "boon" in Sanskrit, making it an auspicious choice for…
Arik is a masculine name with rich multicultural roots. Primarily of Hebrew origin, it's a diminutive form of Ariel or Ari, meaning 'lion of God' or simply 'lion,' symbolizing strength and courage.…
German
"sword"
Brant, a no-nonsense one-syllable name, had some popularity in the early 1970s, but has been off the lists for a decade. Now, with similarly brisk names like Chase, Jace, Bryce, and Grant finding…
Spelling variation of Corbin
This spelling just barely made it into the Top 1000 for 2013, but nonetheless was an on-the-rise name for the year.
"from the valley"
An All-American, surname style Dale relative that finds place amongst similar names like Cullin and Hamelin as well as the more common Allen and Dylan. It is borne by Youtuber Dallin Lambert, of…
Jaceon is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in the early 21st century, primarily in the United States. It appears to be a modern creation combining elements of popular names like Jason and…
Kaan is a masculine name with Turkish origins, carrying significant meaning as it traditionally translates to 'ruler,' 'king,' or 'leader.' The name has historical connections to various Turkic…
Danish and German
"thunder bear"
A familiar name in the Nordic countries that hasn't yet gained popularity in the English speaking world. But it could, now that Old Norse names like Thor and Odin are on the rise. It derives from…
Arabic
"help"
Arabic form of Ezra or Azariah
Spanish variation of Artemis
Artemio gives energy to this august Greek mythological name.
Russian, Polish, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Bulgarian, Romanian
"gift from God"
Popular in Poland, Moldova, Romania, and Russia, and familiar in the UK too, Bogdan is a rugged and strong sounding choice with a similar meaning to US favorite Theodore. Made up of the Slavic…
Edvin is a masculine name of Scandinavian and Slavic origin, representing a variant of Edwin. Derived from Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'wine' meaning 'friend,' Edvin…
Herschel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, derived from 'Hirsch' meaning 'deer' or 'stag,' symbolizing gentleness and swiftness. It was traditionally used as a diminutive of the Hebrew name…
Hebrew
"expansion"
This name of a son of Noah, whose descendants were said to have populated Europe, was well used by the seventeenth century Pilgrims. With "Ja" names and obscure Old Testament names both trendy these…
Irish
"little dark one"
Although this surname name is closely related to the more common Irish name Kieran, Kiernan is also a well used family name, tied to thirty-three ancient chieftains. It has on a few occasions been…
Talan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, including Celtic roots where it may mean 'handsome' or represent a variation of the Welsh name Telyn, meaning 'harp.' It could also derive…
Scottish
"clan chieftain"
This early Scottish title -- known to us via Shakespeare's Macbeth -- has recently surfaced as a baby name possibility, familiar sounding through its similarity to names like Zane and Wayne.
Irish place-name
"hollow"
Anglicized spelling of a county in Ireland, sometimes considered a variation of the Breton Kavan or of Kevin. Depending on your viewpoint, may make a fresh Kevin substitute or a choice that will…
