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Jekyll
Jekyll is a rare masculine name of English origin, derived from a surname that was historically a place name. The name gained notoriety through Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella 'Strange Case of…
Fielding
English topographical surname
"dweller in the open country"
Fielding is a surname style name, originally given to someone who lived in the country or worked in the fields, however it might also be considered a word name relating to sports (cricket and…
Cronus
Greek mythology name
A Titan in Greek mythology, would not work in the modern world.
Bonaventure
Latin
"good fortune"
One for the truly adventurous baby namers, or perhaps an unexpected middle name to liven up a more traditional first. But on trend short form Bo does make it feel a little more accessible.
Gaspar
Spanish variation of Casper, Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely in the US. Last year about 50 baby boys were named Gaspar in the US vs. about 200 named Casper,…
Aaryan
Aaryan is a masculine name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Arya' meaning 'noble' or 'honorable.' It connects to the ancient term used to describe Indo-Aryan peoples and their…
Perttu
Perttu is a masculine Finnish name derived from the Finnish version of Bartholomew (Perttu or Pertti). Its origins trace back to the Aramaic name Bar-Talmai, meaning 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the…
Ovila
Ovila is a rare masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'ovilis' meaning 'relating to sheep.' It could be considered a variation of Avila or related to names like Ovid. The name has…
Congo
Place-name
"gather"
Not long ago, the name of this central African republic was firmly in place-name territory and not seen as baby appropriate. But those boundaries are moving so quickly that all kinds of place-names…
Zamal
Zamal is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Arabic roots, possibly related to 'jamal' meaning 'beauty' or 'handsomeness,' with the alternate initial consonant. The…
Farmer
Occupational name
"farmer"
Shepherd is soaring in the charts, so why not Farmer? Perhaps because, unlike some of the occupation names that are so popular today, it is still an everyday word. Even so, if you're looking for a…
Villiers
French
"town-dweller"
Name with aristrocratic overtones.
Pepito
Pepito is a Spanish diminutive of José (Joseph), adding an affectionate quality to the original name. The -ito suffix indicates smallness or endearment in Spanish culture. It's commonly used as a…
Phaedra
Greek
"bright"
Traditionally a feminine name from Greek mythology, Peaches Geldolf used it for her son in 2013.
Lintang
Indonesian
"star"
This name, which may also be Bintang in Indonesia, would have a difficult time transitioning to the Western World.
Urien
Welsh
"of privileged birth"
Too close to the name of a bodily fluid.
Amedeo
Italian form of Amadeus
"lover of God"
This euphonious Italian Italian name for boys , often associated with the painter Modigliani, makes a recommended creative choice. The Spanish tend to spell it Amadeo.
Dice
Word name
Strictly for a Vegas baby.
Even
Norwegian
"gift or winner"
Even is a popular boys' name in Norway, derived from the Old Norse Eivindr. Another popular variation is Eivind, which is pronounced like Ivan.
Tancred
German
"thoughtful counsel"
More familiar to most English speakers in its Italian form, Tancredo, this Old School name is one to consider if you want something both authentic and highly unusual.