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Darious is a masculine name that represents a modern variant of the ancient Persian name Darius, which meant 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining good.' The name carries royal connotations, as it…
Latin
"tenth"
Decimus is one of the Roman numeral names used in large Victorian families--in this case for the tenth child. It is now seeing some new life thanks to the cutting-edge fashion for ancient Roman…
Dedric is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from variations of names like Theodoric or Dietrich, which mean 'ruler of the people' or 'people's ruler.' This uncommon name combines…
Demitrius is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Demetrius, which comes from the ancient Greek name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning 'devoted to Demeter' (the Greek goddess of…
Drevon is a contemporary masculine given name that first appeared in U.S. naming records in the late 20th century. Its etymology is not firmly established, but it may be a modern variation of names…
Eldin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic traditions, it means 'nobility of faith' or 'of the religion,' often appearing as part of longer names. In Germanic contexts, it…
Spanish surname
"desired; or island, water"
A rare and appealing surname name, ultimately derived from the Norman female name Aveline, one root of Ava.
Fedor is a strong masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly prominent in Russian culture as a variation of Feodor or Theodore. Derived from Greek elements meaning 'gift of God' (from 'theos'…
Norse
"fen-dweller"
Variation of Fenrir.
Spanish from Latin
"from Gaul"
Hispanic name of two saints, celebrated on July 1 and October 16.
French variation of Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
Jasper is an internationally-popular name that takes many forms, among them Casper, Gaspar, and the French version Gaspard. Virtually unknown in the US, Gaspard is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in…
Sanskrit or variation of Chaim, Hebrew
"gold; life"
As an Indian name, Haim is an epithet of Lord Shiva. In the US, it was once more common as a variation of the Jewish name Chaim.
Arabic
"true believer"
British filmmaker Hanif Kureishi brought this name to the Western world.
Husain is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Hussein or Hussain. This significant name derives from the Arabic word 'hasan' meaning 'good' or 'handsome.' Husain…
Isom is a masculine name with historical usage dating back several centuries. It likely originated as a variant of Isham, which itself may be derived from a medieval English surname taken from place…
Hebrew
"he establishes"
A son of Simeon in the Old Testament whose name is largely unknown in modern times -- though that may change as parents look for a substitute for the overused Jacob and Jadon.
Jamian is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of James (derived from Hebrew, meaning 'supplanter'), a combination of James and Ian, or potentially derived…
Jarod is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, considered a variation of the biblical name Jared, meaning 'descent' or 'he who descended.' This modern spelling gained significant popularity in the…
Josian is a rare masculine name with medieval origins, appearing most notably in the 13th-century English romance 'Bevis of Hampton,' where Josian is a Saracen princess who converts to Christianity.…
Greek
"blessed"
Macarius, the name of several early saints, is virtually unknown in the U.S. though its Spanish forms Macario and the feminine Macaria are sometimes used. With the revival of many ancient s-ending…
