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Jardani
Jardani is a masculine name with obscure origins, though it gained some recognition as the birth name of the fictional character John Wick in the film series of the same name. The name may have…
Jermaine
Variation of Germaine
"from Germany"
A Jackson brother name also associated with the similar-sounding Jemaine, of Flight of the Conchords fame. It has slowly lost its appeal since its peak years in the 1970s.
Jarvaxe
Jarvix
Jibben
Kazimir
Russian, Slovene, Croatian
"destroyer of peace"
A strong Slavic classic, borne by many kings and princes through the ages.
Keane
Gaelic
"ancient"
Has a sharp investigative quality that's not a bad thing to impart to a child.
Kistur
Lambert
French and German
"land brilliant"
Ancient saint's name used for cowardly cartoon lion.
Lazuli
Persian place name
Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a…
Lockwood
Lockwood is an English surname turned first name with Old English roots, derived from 'loc' meaning enclosure and 'wudu' meaning wood, essentially describing someone who lived near an enclosed…
Lodovico
Lodovico is an Italian masculine name, a variant of Ludwig or Louis, derived from the Germanic elements 'hlud' meaning 'famous' and 'wig' meaning 'battle.' It essentially translates to 'famous…
Lorien
Literary name
The name Lórien appears several times in Tolkien’s novels. It’s both a place name and a character name, and although the name may sound feminine due to the similarity with Lauren and Marien,…
Lony
Mateu
Mateu is the Catalan form of Matthew, a name derived from the Hebrew name Mattathia, meaning 'gift of God.' Common in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and other Catalan-speaking regions, Mateu…
Northalion
Oberon
Variation of Auberon
"elf king; noble bear"
The Shakespearean character Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream is King of the Fairies, but the name, with its bold 'O' beginning has plenty of strength alongside its magical qualities. Oberon was…
Ode
Word name or medieval English form of Otto, German
"a lyric poem; wealthy"
Ode could be part of the extended Otto/Otis family, or it might be a literary term, referring to an elaborate lyric poem, such as Keats's Ode to a Nightingale. .
Odhran
Irish
"little pale green one"
Odhran, Anglicized as Oran, was the name of an ancient saint. Today, Odhran is among the Top 100 Irish names for boys in Ireland.
Odilio
German
"possessor of enormous wealth"
German name with a Latin rhythm.