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Esan
"first born of twins"
Strong name from the Esan language of Nigeria, with a satisfyingly specific meaning for a child's place in the family.
Aitan is a masculine name with Hebrew origins. It's a variant of the name Eitan (or Ethan), which means 'strong,' 'firm,' or 'enduring' in Hebrew. This powerful name emphasizes qualities of…
English, French, German
"elf ruler, bright elf; noble bear"
Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.…
Theroux is primarily known as a French surname that has occasionally crossed over into use as a masculine given name. The surname originated from a medieval French personal name, likely derived from…
Native American, Cherokee
"sparrow"
A strong, meaningful name, associated with a famous Cherokee linguistic scholar; also suggests the magnificent California sequoia redwood trees.
Latin
"white, or, man from Alba"
More often spelled ALBAN, Alben is an ancient and highly unusual name. Alben Barkley was Harry Truman's vice president.
Greek mythological name
Though the name of his great tragic love Thisbe remains in modern use, that of her paramour Pyramus, a young Babylonian, has all but disappeared. Chaucer includes the tale of their misbegotten love…
Zefir is a masculine name with Slavic origins, derived from 'Zephyr,' the Greek god of the west wind. The name evokes images of gentleness and freedom, like a soft breeze. In Slavic countries,…
