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English, Scottish
"valley between the hills; clean hill; from the dark glen"
With a hint of old-man clunkiness and modern surname style, Glendon is a name with Scottish and English origins. Connected to nature, it can mean "valley between the hills" (from its English roots)…
Old Norse via Russian
"warrior"
Musical association with Igor Stravinsky, but also Dr. Frankenstein's right-hand man.
Hispanic
This is another example of a name propelled into usage by a celebrity. Prior to 2015, Jonael had only been given to more than 4 boys in a given year once; that year was 2004, when 6 boys in the US…
Josean is a masculine name with Basque origins, primarily used in northern Spain and in some Latin American communities. It combines elements of the traditional names Jose (Joseph) and Juan (John),…
Keneth is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Kenneth, which has Scottish and Gaelic origins. The traditional name comes from 'Cináed' or 'Coinneach,' meaning 'handsome' or 'born…
Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling. Not true: It has authentic roots as a…
Osmin is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots. It may derive from Germanic elements 'os' meaning 'god' and 'min' meaning 'remembrance,' or have Turkish origins where it's a variation of…
Hebrew
"high, lofty"
In the US, best known as the name of Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and White House Chief of Staff under President Obama.
Finnish and Scandinavian variation of Erasmus
"beloved, desired"
A form of ancient name newly popular in Eastern Europe, Rasmus is rugged and distinctive - and on trend in Estonia and Finland. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but with its philosophical roots and…
Irish
"bard, royal poet"
Has a legitimate first name history in its native land and an appealing meaning, but pronunciation is far from obvious.
Latinized variation of German Tielo or Till
"people"
One of the coolest of names, thanks to legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk, who inherited this Latin-sounding German name from his father. It has been used very sparingly since the 1960's,…
English
"fortress; strong leader who defends."
Warrick has recently come into the spotlight as the character Warrick Brown on the TV show CSI . The more conventional spelling is Warwick, a medieval English noble name.
Aiken is an Irish and Scottish surname that has evolved into a masculine given name. Derived from the Gaelic name Eoghan or Aodhagán, it means 'little fiery one' or 'born of fire.' Historically, it…
Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Frisian, Norwegian, Swedish, Finland, variation of Adalrich, German
"noble ruler"
When used in English-speaking countries — it's heard occasionally in the UK — it's more often spelled Alaric, however, across Scandinavia and Europe, Alarik might be prefer. Sharp and cool with an…
Cainen is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Canaan, the biblical land of milk and honey, or a creative variation of the more common Cain or Kenan.…
English occupational name
"wool carder"
Highly unusual but stylish-sounding occupational name, with a pleasant association with gardens.
Cyris is a masculine name with ancient origins, possibly derived from the Persian name Cyrus, which means 'sun' or 'throne.' It has connections to Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid…
Deric is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Derek or Derrick, which ultimately derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'people's ruler.' This streamlined spelling offers…
German
"to turn"
Drexel is an occupational surname but the original meaning of what a person who "turned" for a living actually did is unclear: It may mean turning the soil or making hay or spinning cloth or creating…
Music name
The iconic rock group Duran Duran named themselves after the villain of the classic sci-fi movie "Barbarella," Dr. Durand Durand. One bit of free advice: if your last name is Duran, don't name your…
