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Yitzhak
Hebrew variation of Isaac
Has taken on a musical tone via the great violinist, Itzhak Perlman.
Ynez
Spanish
"pure, virginal"
Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be…
Zach
See Zac.
Zade
Modern invented name or variation of Zayd, Arabic
"increase, growth"
You might think of this as the zesty brother of Cade and Slade. Or Zade might appeal to you as an anglicized spelling of the Arabic Zayd or Zaid, the name of an enslaved man that Muhammad adopted as…
Zahn
German
"tooth"
Newswoman Paula brought the surname Zahn to the public eye. It makes a dramatic, unusual Zane alternative -- though you may not want to enlighten your child as to its prosaic meaning.
Zaina
Arabic
"beauty, grace"
Zaina is the simplified form of Zaynab, the name of the eldest daughter of Muhammad. Zayna is another accepted spelling, while international forms include Zainabu, which exists in both the Arabic and…
Zala
Ethiopian or Slovene variation of Rozalija
"a people from southwest Ethiopia; rose"
Simple but sultry.
Zamiel
German variation of Samuel
For Sam-lovers who want to make a slight detour off that well-traveled road.
Zan
Chinese
"support, comfort"
This name can be used for either girls or boys and is a great international choice.
Zan
Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
"defending men"
There's Zan and there's Xan--take your pick. Both of these are the latest generation of Alexander nicknames, Xan having been noticed first as a character on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (a rich source…
Zandrae
Zandrae is an uncommon masculine name with contemporary origins, likely developed as a modern creation combining elements of other names. It may have evolved as a variant of Alexander/Xander with a…
Zaneta
Russian variation of Janet
Janet's zippier Russian cousin.
Zann
Zann is a concise, modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Alexander or Suzanne, a variant of Zane, or possibly derived from Arabic where it relates to…
Zanne
Zanne is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a shortened form of Suzanne or possibly as a variant of Zanna. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew origins, connected to Susanna,…
Zariza
Hebrew
"gold, brilliantly bright"
Zariza is a unique name sure to appeal to Z lovers.
Zarya
Slavic mythology name
In Slavic myth, this name belonged to the water priestess and protector of warriors.
Zayna
Arabic
"beauty, grace"
Zayna is a simplified spelling of Zaynab, the name of the eldest daughter of Muhammad, and also the feminine version of Zayn. Zaina is a widely-used spelling variation. Zainabu is another form of the…
Zaza
Hebrew
"movement"
Funky choice with za-za-zoom. Zaza could be used as a nickname for almost any name with the "za" cluster, including Elizabeth and Esperanza.
Zed
Diminutive of Zedekiah
Newer than Zac, cooler than Ed, Ned, or Ted.
Zedekias
Variation of Zedekiah, Hebrew
"Yahweh is righteous; Yahweh is just"
A rare variation of the Biblical Zedekiah, this form is occasionally used in Brazil. Derived from the Hebrew elements tseḏeq and yah meaning "justice, righteous" and "god" respectively, the more…