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Mats
Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias, Aramaic
"gift of God"
If you're looking for a Euro-chic alternative to Max, Mats is a strong possibility. It's a fading classic in Norway, but is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, where short names are the height of…
Siem
Dutch diminutive of Simon, Hebrew
"the listener"
An attractive and popular choice in the Netherlands, but not one we see making it to the Top 50 in the US anytime soon.
Floris
Dutch variation of Florence, Latin
"flowering"
This Dutch favorite was the name of five Counts of Holland and many notable Renaissance artists, including still life painter Floris van Dijck. It is a variation of Florence, ultimately from the…
Kittery
English
"place name"
The name of a port town in Maine, named after the birthplace of one of its founders Alexander Shapleigh, of Kittery Court, Devon, England.
Genet
French
"broom (shrub); or descended from John or Eugene"
A relatively common French surname associated with sometimes scandalous French novelist/dramatist Jean Genet. The name may derive from genêt , the French name for the broom shrub. Alternatively, it…
Tynan
Irish
"dark, dusty"
A much fresher Ty name than Tyler or Tyson.
Quirin
German from Latin
"spear"
A child might like to have a name connected to the legendary Quirin stone, which, when placed on a sleeping person's head, prompts him to expose his secret thoughts. This is the German form of Latin…
Rasso
Germanic, meaning unknown
A rare but highly usable saintly name. Saint Rasso of Andrechs was a tenth-century nobleman and military leader in Bavaria (in modern-day Germany). He fought against the Magyars, and in later life…
Junian
Variation of Junianus, Latin
"born in June"
Junian is an obscure saints' name with potential to work as an alternative to Julian.
Everly
English
"wild boar in woodland clearing"
Evokes 1960s brotherly close harmony. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis named his son Everly Bear, and it is also an explosively popular choice for girls. We predict that all the "Ever" names…
Ever
English word name
"always, constantly, eternally"
Similar in sound to Evan and Everett, Ever is an evocative word name that's currently on the rise. Used by Alanis Morissette and Souleye back in 2010, Ever was given to more than 200 boys in 2024,…
Bronx
Place name
Rockers Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz put a new baby name on the map when they chose this downscale New York borough name for their son. The Bronx, the place, was named for early Dutch settler Jonas…
Haze
Word name or variation of Hayes
Is Haze a spiky, contemporary form of Hayes or is it an obscure, slightly trippy word name? Is it what Blaze is to Blaise and Jaxon to Jackson or is it more in line with Misty, Stormy, Rainy, and…
Navarone
Spanish, meaning unknown
Cowboy swagger via the non-cowboy flick "The Guns of Navarone," chosen by Priscilla Presley.
Flick
Tatenda
Shona
"thank you"
A unisex Shona name most closely associated with Tatenda Taibu, captain of the Zimbabwean cricket team.
Cricket
Nature name
Typically used for girls, but Disney Channel show Big City Greens made it wearable for boys as well.
Cristopher
Spelling variation of Christopher
Much, much less popular variation of the ever popular Christopher.
Kick
Dutch form of Christopher or English word name
This Dutch nickname has been in use for hundreds of years in the Netherlands, and is as energetic as they come. Of course, the jokes practically write themselves.
Squire
French
"esquire"
Conjures up a tweedy English country gentleman with a large paunch.