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Ephraim
Hebrew
"fruitful, fertile, productive"
Ephraim is an Old Testament name we would place high on the list of neglected Biblical possibilities, solid but not solemn. In Genesis, Ephraim is the second son of Joseph, and founder of one of the…
Aurelius
Latin
"the golden one"
Since Aurelius was given the supermodel seal of approval by Elle Macpherson, it has joined Augustus as an ancient Roman name that feels usable today. Slightly mystical and magical with a golden hue,…
Blaine
Irish and Scottish
"yellow"
Attractive Scottish and Irish surname name of a seventh-century saint, associated with the illusionist and escape artist David Blaine.
Aarush
Hindi
"first ray of sun"
A fiery Indian name used enough in the US to make it onto the Top 1000 list in 2010 and 2015.
Aayan
Persian or Arabic
"long night; era"
A common name in the Muslim community, where it may be a Persian name or a variation of Ayan, a name with a timely meaning.
Abacus
Greek word name
A mathematical possibility, but the odds are against it.
Abbott
English, Hebrew, Aramaic
"priest; father"
Abbott is a neglected masculine surname with religious overtones, used to describe the head of a monastery or a prominent church figure, such as a priest. Though the feminine nickname Abby could be…
Abe
Diminutive of Abraham. Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
Old-time nickname that's following in the fashionable footsteps of cronies Jake and Sam. Abe feels both fresher and cuter -- which is maybe the same thing? -- than those choices right now. You can…
Abott
Abott is a masculine name with roots in Old English and Hebrew origins. Derived from the surname Abbott, which originated from the title of a monastery leader, it means 'father' or 'head of an…
Absalom
Hebrew
"father of peace"
Absalom, because of its biblical and literary associations, just might appeal to the daring namegiver. In the Old Testament, Absalom was the handsome, favored but rebellious son of King David. In…
Acacius
Greek
"thorny; or, innocent, not evil"
Acacius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Akakios and can be interpreted to relate to the same root as the name Acacia, for the thorn bush, or Akakios which means "not evil." With the modern…
Accerly
Accerly is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a modern invention or possibly derived from older English or Germanic surnames. The name could have connections to the…
Achilleo
Achilleo is a masculine name derived from Greek origins, specifically as a variation of Achilles, the legendary hero of Homer's Iliad. The name stems from Greek mythology where Achilles was known for…
Achilles
Greek, meaning unknown
The name of the great Homeric hero with the vulnerable heel, Achilles is more popular in its international form, Achille, which is popular in France, Italy, and Belgium. This variation did however…
Adair
Scottish and Irish, Brazilian
"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"
Adair has flair, the grace of a Fred Astaire, and a daring, spirited vibe. It's usually considered a Scottish surname, derived from the name Edgar, though other possibilities are that it derives from…
Adamok
Adamok is a rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a diminutive or variant form of Adam, one of the oldest and most widespread names in human history, originating from Hebrew meaning…
Addisen
Addisen is a contemporary spelling variation of the surname-turned-first-name Addison, which originally meant "son of Adam" in Old English. This modern spelling adaptation maintains the same…
Ade
Yoruba
"crown"
Adisen
Adisen is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary variation of names like Addison or Madison, which have traditionally shifted from surnames to primarily feminine given names. This…
Adok
Adok is a masculine name with possible roots in several cultures, including African and Hebrew traditions. In some African communities, particularly in South Sudan among the Dinka people, Adok may be…