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Coal
Word name
This recently coined respelling of Cole darkens its image.
Blanco
Spanish
"fair, white"
Unlike the feminine Blanca, this name for some reason seems to put more emphasis on the "blank" aspect.
Weylon
Weylon is a variant spelling of Waylon, a name that originated as an English surname derived from 'way' (road) and 'land.' The name gained prominence through country music legend Waylon Jennings in…
Dhimitrios
Dhimitrios is a distinctive masculine name with Greek origins, representing a variant spelling of Dimitrios or Demetrios. The name derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and…
Tip
American nickname
Though distinguished former Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill was known as Tip, it's usually best to leave names like Skip, Flip, Kip, Pip, Rip, and Tip to the pets of the household.
Jedah
Invented name
The -ah ending makes Jedah read feminine, but it was actually created for a male character in the video game Darkstalkers . One of the many unique baby names inspired by the gaming world.
Treat
English word and nickname
One of the magical words of childhood (and beyond), and associated with actor Treat (born Richard) Williams, whose nickname came from ancestor Robert Treat Williams, a signer of the Declaration of…
Guitar
Word name
Toni Morrison, a master of character naming, coined this one for the best friend of hero Milkman Dead in Song of Solomon . Definitely a cool choice, with a twang.
Sigismund
Sigismund is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining elements meaning 'victory' (sigi) and 'protection' or 'hand' (mund), thus signifying 'victorious protection' or 'conquering protector.'…
Tornado
Spanish word name
"tornado"
Tornado is a tempestuous weather name for parents who like to live dangerously. The best-known Tornado is a female tennis player whose sister is named Hurricane, but this wild name is decidedly…
Bardrick
Teutonic
"axe-ruler"
Sounds like...a Teutonic axe-ruler.
Ulryck
Ulryck is a masculine name representing an uncommon variant spelling of Ulrich or Ulric. The traditional name has Germanic origins, combining elements meaning 'wolf' and 'power' or 'ruler,' creating…
Lennen
Lennen is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Lenin, derived from the Slavic river name Lena, or possibly a form of Leonard, meaning 'brave lion' from Germanic…
Obbi
Obbi is a masculine name with Norse and Icelandic roots, likely derived as a diminutive form of names containing the Old Norse element 'ulf' meaning 'wolf.' In Icelandic naming traditions, Obbi can…
Land
Word name or diminutive of Landon
"long hill"
One of the simplest, most down-to-earth yet evocative of the word names, which could work — especially as a middle.
Queeto
Queeto is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may have indigenous roots from the Americas, or could be a creative modern invention. The name has a distinctive sound with its…
Zhivago
Russian literary name
"life"
For lovers of Pasternak's great doctor, a lively middle name choice, one made by actress Nia Long.
Nesbit
English
"land or river bend shaped like a nose"
A family name that wouldn't appeal to many parents.
Xzander
Xzander is a modern masculine name that represents a creative variant of Alexander, distinguished by its unique initial 'X' replacing the traditional 'Ale-' prefix. The name Alexander originates from…
Columbo
Latin
"dove"
Grandmas will remember the old TV detective show; playmates won't. This is a name that has many variations in different cultures, from Columbus to Columba to Colum to Colm.