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Greek mythology name
Icarus, the mythological figure famous for flying too close to the sun, has a couple of negatives: his rash reputation, and those "icky" nicknames.
Slavic
"spring"
Diminutive for all the Slavic names that start with Jar-. If for family or cultural reasons you're seeking such a name, then this is a reasonable short form.
Welsh, variation of Evan
"gift of God"
Yet another offshoot of the original John, also sometimes used as Jevan or Yevan.
Nissim is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'miracles' or 'wonders' (נִסִּים). The name has deep roots in Sephardic Jewish communities, particularly among Jews from Middle Eastern and North…
Scottish variation of Thomas
"twin"
This Scottish form of Thomas has a lot of charm, evoking images of men in plaid kilts playing the bagpipes. As for the 'ish' ending, it could either be seen as cozy and hamish, or a little…
Hebrew
"majestic, noble"
A strong, masculine name hardly heard outside the Hebrew-speaking community.
Latin
"famous warrior"
This name is a classic example of an underused golden oldie that ticks so many boxes - unusual yet traditional, heaps of cute nicknames, a statement name that exudes retro cool. Aloysius is the Latin…
Welsh
"king"
Emyr is a name that is well-known in Wales, but little heard outside of it. There are several well-known Emyrs, from the famed Welsh novelist and poet Emyr Humphries to footballer Emyr Huws.…
Italian
"January"
This name of the patron saint of Naples would make an apt choice for a New Year's baby, or one with Neapolitan roots.
Jamire is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of Jamir (Arabic for 'handsome' or 'wealthy'), a combination of the popular prefix 'Ja-' with 'mire,'…
Jasson is a masculine name that represents a variation of Jason, which derives from Greek origins meaning "healer" or "to heal." This alternative spelling maintains the same pronunciation while…
Krystian is the Polish variant of the name Christian, ultimately derived from Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ'. This masculine name carries religious significance while maintaining a…
Yiddish variation of Lev
"heart"
Liev Schreiber's birth name is Isaac Liev, Liev after his mother's favorite Russia author, Leo Tolstoy. Though Liev is increasing in popularity in the secular world thanks to the actor, it originated…
Rommel is a masculine name of German origin, primarily known through Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, a prominent German military commander during World War II nicknamed 'The Desert Fox.' The name derives…
Aramaic
"rock"
The apostle Simon was called Cephas by Jesus because he was to be the rock upon which the Christian church was to be built. In most versions of the New Testament, Cephas is translated into Petros in…
Irish
"strong as a wolf"
Too many Connors in your neighborhood? This name--spelled with one 'l' or two--is equally authentic and much more unusual.
Daymon is a modern variant spelling of Damon, which derives from Greek origins meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue.' This alternate spelling, incorporating 'day,' gives the name a bright, positive…
Dayne is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Dane, referring to someone of Danish heritage, or a variation of the Hebrew name Dan, meaning 'judge.'…
Romanian form of Emil
"rival"
With the new trend of boys' names rising on the heels of their popular sisters, the unusual-yet-familiar-feeling Emilian might become better known thanks to its relationship to Emily and…
Irish Gaelic
"born of the yew tree"
Pronounced like Owen, this was the name of several early Irish kings and saints, as well as a celebrated Ulster hero. Often spelled with two 'n's in Scotland, it has been Anglicized as Ewan, Ewen,…
