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Gable
French
"triangular feature in architecture"
The iconic Gone With the Wind star Clark's surname was brought into the first-name mix when Weeds ' Kevin Nealon picked it for his son. Gable makes a strong and unusual possibility, a rhyming cousin…
Gar
Gar is a short, strong masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Scottish Gaelic, it means 'near' or 'short,' while in Old English it referred to a 'spear.' The name also exists as a…
Garrison
English
"son of Garret"
As Harrison is to Harry, Garrison is to Gary: both of the longer versions sound more modern and appealing. NPR's Prairie Home Companion's Garrison Keillor was born Gary.
Gediminas
Lithuanian
"mention in grief, celebrate in grief"
Gediminas is derived from the Lithuanian elements gedauti , meaning "grieve," and minėti , "to celebrate" or "to mention." The most famous bearer of the name is Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania…
Gill
Gill is a masculine name with multiple origins, functioning both as a standalone name and a diminutive of Gilbert or Gillian. Derived from the Old Norse 'gísl' meaning "hostage" or "pledge," it also…
Hamzah
Arabic
"lion or strong"
This name has considerable meaning in the Islamic world, as Hamzah the brave was the uncle and protector of the Prophet of Islam. A more contemporary Hamzah is the eldest son of the late King Hussein…
Hatcher
English surname
"one who lives near a gate"
A fresher, less preppy alternative to Thatcher — one without Prime Minister associations.
Hillel
Hebrew
"greatly praised"
Hillel the Great was a famous Talmudic scholar, the spiritual and ethical leader of his generation, and his name is greatly honored by parents in Israel and, to some extent, here.
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Idrissa
West African, Arabic
"interpreter, studious"
A West African form of popular Arabic Idris, Idrissa more literally means "studious" or "learner", though it is also linked to the act of interpretation, via its connection to a Quranic prophet…
Irwin
English
"boar friend"
Son of Irving.
Jaco
Portuguese variation of Jacob
Intriguing twist on Jacob, but may be too strongly associated with Michael Jackson.
Jad
Arabic
"serious"
Simple and serious Arabic name which debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
Jaire
Variation of Congo Zaire, variation of Hebrew Jair, "the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"
"the river that swallows all rivers; to shine"
Inspired by the rise of the African place name, Jaire is a recently new creation. The original form derives from a Congo term meaning "the river that swallows all rivers", and is currently a Top 500…
Johanan
Johanan is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing an ancient form of the name John. Derived from the Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God has shown favor,' it appears in…
Juergen
Juergen is a masculine name of German origin, representing an alternative spelling of Jürgen, which itself is the German form of George. The name ultimately derives from Greek 'georgos,' meaning…
Kayan
Persian, Kurdish, Yoruba, Arabic
"high status, leader; cosmos, universe; celebrated; being, existence"
Multicultural with a contemporary unisex feel, Kayan is a versatile choice. Given to 40 boys and 36 girls in the US in 2024, it also counts as a truly neutral choice in America. From its Persian and…
Kayne
Kayne is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. Most commonly, it's considered a modern variation of Kane or Cain, derived from Celtic languages meaning 'warrior' or from Hebrew meaning…
Kenyatta
African hero name
Used to honor Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of the independent Kenyan republic. The problem: with the name Kenya now used largely for girls, along with the vowel ending, Kenyatta sounds fairly…