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Hindi or Arabic
"law; given by God; blessing"
With Liam at the top of the boys' popularity list, parents might discover the still-rare Niam. A name with various origins, Niam can be a Hindi name, deriving from the word niyam meaning "rule" or…
Variation of Tyler, English
"maker of tiles"
A contemporary reconfiguration of Tyler, although perhaps too close to Tylenol to warrant greater popularity. It nevertheless grew in popularity in 2023 and has been borne by actor Tylen James…
Scandinavian
"Olaf's son"
An alternative to Oliver, Orson, or Colson, this Scandinavian surname is no longer tied exclusively to the well-publicized twins, Ashley and Mary-Kate. Instead, it fits in with other surname-style…
Dutch variation of Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
Bram has an unusual measure of character and charm for a one-syllable name; it started as a hipper-than-Abe diminutive of the biblical Abraham, but is also an independent Irish and Dutch name, made…
Lamir is a modern masculine name that has emerged relatively recently in naming records. The name may combine the popular prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the' in Romance languages) with 'mir,' which has roots…
Islam is a masculine name derived directly from the Arabic word for the religion of Islam, meaning 'submission' or 'surrender to God's will.' The name has been used for centuries throughout Muslim…
Irish
"leader"
Fallon was one of the first of the unisex surname names, but thanks to "Dynasty" in the 1980s it now has a feminine image. For a boy, try Phelan instead.
Irish variation of Luke
Lucan is a rarely heard Irish name, a Luke form with the trendy an ending.
Ollin is a masculine name with Nahuatl (Aztec) origins meaning 'movement' or 'motion.' In Aztec culture, Ollin was a day sign in the calendar representing earthquakes, symbolizing transformative…
Greek
"the forest"
Sounds like the name of a new synthetic fabric.
Tilian is a modern masculine name with possible roots in various origins. It may be a variation of Tillian or derived from elements like 'til' meaning 'to strive or fight' in Germanic languages. The…
"little, fierce"
Lorcan is a name rich in Irish history as belonging to several kings, including the grandfather of the most famous high king of Ireland, Brian Boru. Lorcan O'Toole, known in English as Laurence…
Latin
"light"
Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs). The name was used for a female character in the TV…
Gilam is an unusual masculine name with unclear origins, possibly representing a variant of Guillaume (the French form of William), or perhaps related to the Hebrew name Gilam meaning 'their joy.' It…
Literary name
J. R. R. Tolkien introduced a plethora of new names into the world, but this is one character name that never caught on, nor will it likely ever.
Modern invented name
Definite twenty-first- century possibilities, with its stylish K opening, strong first syllable, and softer second.
Liam Alejandro is a masculine compound name combining elements from different cultural traditions. Liam, of Irish origin, is a shortened form of William meaning 'resolute protection' or…
Liam Alexander combines two beloved names with rich histories. Liam, an Irish short form of William, means 'resolute protection' and has soared in popularity across English-speaking countries,…
Liam Daniel combines two powerful names with rich histories. Liam, originally a shortened form of William, has Irish roots meaning "resolute protection" or "strong-willed warrior." It has surged in…
