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Romanian, Latin
"flower; flourishing"
Florin is one of several names derived from the Latin root floris , making it a floral and prosperous choice for boys. A relative of Flora, Florence, and Florian, this form is most popularly heard in…
Froylan is a masculine name with Spanish and Mexican roots, derived from the Germanic name Froilan. Its origins can be traced to ancient Germanic elements, possibly from 'fró' meaning lord or master,…
Irish
"a sparrow"
More common as a surname, Galvin is a possible alternative to Gavin and Calvin.
Modern literary name
One of the more wearable fantasy names, the original Garion was the lead character in teh Belgariad novels by David Eddings. Since then, a small number of parents have used the name, and it has real…
Welsh
"May hawk"
With a noble air and a distinctive yet familiar sound, Gawain is drawn from Arthurian legend, in which he is one of King Arthur's loyal knights and his nephew. Also appearing as the hero of the 14th…
Hebrew
"stranger, exodus"
Old Testament name of a son of Moses used by the Puritans, and now by Orthodox Jews.
Hakon is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, historically spelled Hákon or Håkon in Scandinavian countries. The name combines the elements 'há' (high) and 'konr' (son, descendant), essentially…
English occupational name
"guardian of the hedged enclosure"
Possible Hayden alternative.
Hirsh is a masculine name with Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish origins, meaning 'deer' or 'stag.' It derives from the German 'Hirsch' and was traditionally given to boys born under certain…
Welsh and Galician variation of James and Jacob
Iago, the villain of Shakespeare's Othello , was so treacherously evil that his name has hardly ever been heard offstage. Try the much-more-benign Inigo.
Greek
"peace"
Sometimes used as the masculine form of Irene / Eirene, Irenaeus is a name seen in the Early Christian church (for example, Saint Irenaeus who is considered to be one of the Church fathers). Other…
Jamien is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of names like Jamie, Jamian, or Damien. While its precise origins are unclear, it likely evolved as a creative spelling…
Jayland is a contemporary masculine name of American origin, formed by combining the popular prefix 'Jay' with the suffix 'land.' The 'Jay' element may connect to the bird symbolizing happiness and…
Japanese
"second son"
Also written as Jirō, this is a commonly used Japanese name, sometimes as a standalone and sometimes as a suffix. Often written to mean "second son", other kanji elements may be used to create the…
Czech variation of Charles
A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.
Karlan is a masculine name that may have originated as a surname or as a modern constructed name. It potentially combines elements of Karl (meaning 'man' or 'free man' in Germanic languages) with the…
Spelling variation of Kassian or Cassian
As the ancient saint's name Cassian becomes more widely known and more popular, variations will proliferate. Kasian is one but creates pronunciation questions.
Kemal is a masculine name of Turkish origin meaning 'perfection' or 'maturity.' The name gained particular prominence through Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of modern Turkey.…
Kerwin is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English elements 'ceorl' meaning 'free peasant' or 'man' and 'wine' meaning 'friend.' The name can also be found as a surname…
Kiril is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Russia, and Macedonia. It is derived from the Greek name Kyrillos, which comes from 'kyrios'…
