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Fritzie
German, diminutive of Frederica
"peaceful ruler"
Like Mitzi, the bubbly Fritzi/Fritzie shows signs of rising again,
Gianozzo
Gianozzo is a rare masculine Italian name with historical roots in Renaissance Italy. It appears to be a variant or diminutive form related to Giovanni (Italian for John), which derives from Hebrew…
Giza
Giza is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Egyptian roots, sharing its name with the famous plateau where the Great Pyramids stand. In this context, it carries…
Gonzo
Gonzo is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. Most prominently, it has Spanish origins as a nickname for Gonzalo, meaning 'battle' or 'strife.' The name gained popular recognition…
Hanzo
Japanese
Heard most frequently in 18th century Japan, Hanzo is a rarity in modern culture. Hattori Hanzo was a legendary samurai of the Sengoku Era. A modern day namesake might be Hanzo Shimada, from the…
Heinz
German diminutive of Heinrich
Heinz has become a cartoonish German name, prone to ketchup teasing.
Itzak
Itzak is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Isaac or Yitzhak, with Hebrew origins. The name derives from the Hebrew word meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice,' referencing…
Izak
Polish variation of Isaac
See ISAAC.
Izora
Variation of Isaura
Izusa
Native American
"white stone"
Highly unusual; could be confused with the Isuzu automotive brand.
Janusz
Polish form of Johannes or John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Janusz is a Polish masculine name derived from the Latin name Johannes, which comes from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' It represents the Polish equivalent of John or Johannes. Janusz…
Jozlyn
Jozlyn is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Jocelyn or a blend of names like Joslyn and Jazlyn. Jocelyn has Germanic origins meaning 'member of the Gauts tribe,' though this…
Kazuya
Japanese
"one harmony; peace"
Kenzie
Short form of Mackenzie, Scottish
"son of Kenneth"
Overwhelmingly feminine in the US, where parent name Mackenzie is wildly popular, but masculine in the UK, where Kenzie ranks among the Top 1000 names for baby boys.
Laszlo
Hungarian
"glorious ruler"
The Hungarian classic Laszlo, with its zippy 'z' middle and energetic 'o' ending, has become something of a hipster option, beginning to be considered by cutting-edge parents. A name with a royal…
Laurentz
Laurentz is a masculine name that represents an elaborate variant of Lawrence or the German/Dutch Laurenz. The name ultimately derives from Latin 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' (an ancient…
Lazer
Yiddish variation of Eliezer or Lazarus
"God helps"
Lazer has some biblical cred as a form of Eliezer, Eleazar, or Lazarus, all relatives, and it's also a modern bad boy name a la Ranger and Breaker. Our recommendation would be to use one of the…
Lazlo
English variation of László, Hungarian
"glorious ruler"
Arguably, an even more Anglicized spelling of László than Laszlo, this stripped back form of the Hungarian name has begun to see occasional use in the US, though the longer spelling is still twice as…
Leeza
Hebrew, diminutive of Aleeza
Leeza may feel like the flagging Lisa or Liza, but its pronunciation is a hybrid of the two and it's a name that's distinct on its own.
Linzi
Linzi is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive or variant of Lindsay or Lindsey. These names derive from an English surname meaning 'island of linden trees' or 'Lincoln's marsh.' The 'zi'…