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Kleon is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'kleos' meaning 'glory' or 'fame.' In ancient Greece, Kleon was a notable Athenian general and politician during the…
Greek
"of the lord"
Kyriakos was derived from the Greek word kyrios , meaning "lord."
Indigenous Australian
"malleefowl"
Half-way between Logan and Rowan, Lowan could be an interesting pick for parents looking for an off-the-beaten-track nature name.
Mikeal is a masculine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Michael, one of the most enduring biblical names. Derived from the Hebrew name 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?', this…
Naethan is a modern variant of Nathan, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'gift' or 'he has given.' This creative spelling adds a distinctive touch to the traditional name while maintaining its…
Nicholaus is a masculine name representing a classical Latin variation of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek 'Nikolaos' combining 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), meaning 'victory of the…
Nisan is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, carrying significant cultural and seasonal importance. The name refers to the first month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar, occurring…
Irish
"little pale green one"
Odhran, Anglicized as Oran, was the name of an ancient saint. Today, Odhran is among the Top 100 Irish names for boys in Ireland.
Norse
"ancestor's relic"
Olaf, though sainted and regal in Norway, is slightly oafish here. It is one of those names that has become completely familiar in the U.S. without ever becoming assimilated. Now that he's a comical…
Italian, “eighth”
Spirited Italian form of Octavius
Greek variant of Ramses, Egyptian
"begotten by Ra, the Sun God"
Percy Bysshe Shelley got the name for one of his most famous poems -- a sonnet about the insignificance of man's labors in the vastness of time -- from the Greek name for Ancient Egyptian pharaoh…
"far-famed"
Ancient Athenian statesman whose name was once used in the US mostly for enslaved people, following a trend for names of ancient figures.
Phynix is a modern masculine variant spelling of Phoenix, which derives from Greek mythology. The phoenix was a legendary bird that cyclically regenerated, bursting into flames and rising renewed…
Rodas is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In Spanish, it relates to the word for 'wheels' or may reference Rodas, a Spanish locality. The name also has Greek connections, possibly…
Abbreviated form of Rudolf, German
"famous wolf"
Like Papa name Rudolf, Rolf never quite emigrated from the Bavarian Alps. You might want to move on to Rollo or Wolf.
Hindi
"beloved"
An attractive and worldly name for a cherished baby son.
Sedric is a masculine name with Germanic origins, generally considered a variant of Cedric. The original Cedric was actually created by Sir Walter Scott for his 1819 novel "Ivanhoe," possibly based…
"the wise one"
Despite the reputation of the sagacious ancient Greek lawmaker, this name hasn't moved to the modern world.
"garland, crown"
The original form of Stephen, a readily importable choice.
Theodorus is the Latin form of the Greek name Theodōros, combining 'theos' (god) and 'dōron' (gift) to mean 'gift of God.' This ancient name has been borne by several saints and early Christian…
