- Ansel
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"with divine protection"Description:
Ansel, primarily associated with the great western photographer Ansel Adams, famed for his magnificent photographs of the Yosemite Valley, could make a creative artist-hero choice. For Adams it was a family name – he was named after his uncle, Ansel Easton. And, in turn, Adams was the namesake of young heartthrob Ansel Elgort, son of a photographer.
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- Shepherd
Origin:
Occupational nameMeaning:
"sheep hearder"Description:
Shepherd is an occupational surname with a pleasant pastoral feel. It was chosen for their son by the Jerry Seinfelds, which might inspire others to follow their lead.
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- Acacius
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"thorny; or, innocent, not evil"Description:
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 taste for ancient names that end in "us," this obscure but attractive choice may have a chance of new life. Acacius is the name of three early saints.
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- Cormac
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"charioteer"Description:
Both offbeat and upbeat, this evocative traditional Irish name that runs through Celtic mythology is known here via award-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy (born Charles). The author's adopted name is related to Cormac Mac Airt, one of the great legendary high kings of Ireland.
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- Dashiell
Origin:
Anglicization of French surname de Chiel, meaning unknownDescription:
Dashiell, though missing from many other name sources, is among the hottest new names, chosen by such celebs as Cate Blanchett and author Helen (Bridget Jones) Fielding. With its great dash and panache, Dashiell is associated with detective writer Dashiell Hammett (born Samuel, as in Sam Spade, Dashiell being his mother's maiden name). Alice Cooper was ahead of the game: He named his son Dashiell in 1985.
- Angus
Origin:
Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, GaelicMeaning:
"one strength"Description:
Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form Oenghus has important historical overtones in Scotland, and the Gaelic form Aonghas is associated with two distinguished modern poets. In Irish folklore, Angus Og is a chieftain-lord who used his magical powers for the pleasure and prosperity of mankind--and in Irish myth, Aonghus was the god of love and youth.
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- Rafferty
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"floodtide, abundance, prosperity"Description:
Jaunty and raffish, Rafferty is one of the most engaging of the Irish surnames, used by Jude Law and Sadie Frost for their son. Fortunately, it doesn't still go by its original form: O'Raighbheartaigh.
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- Hamish
Origin:
Scottish variation of JamesMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
Just as Seamus/Seumus is Irish for James, Hamish is the Scottish form — one that's not often used here, but still redolent of Olde Scotland. If you're ready to go further than Duncan and Malcolm, out to Laird and Ewan territory, this may be worth consideration. It also sounds just like the Yiddish word for homey.
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- Rupert
Origin:
German variation of RobertMeaning:
"bright fame"Description:
Rupert is a charming-yet-manly name long more popular in Britain (where it's attached to a beloved cartoon bear) than in the U.S. Yet we can see Rupert as a more stylish, modern way to honor an ancestral Robert.
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- Chester
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"fortress, walled town,"Description:
Chester is a comfortable, little-used teddy-bear of a name that suddenly sounds both quirky and cuddly.
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- Phineas
Origin:
English, EgyptianMeaning:
"the Nubian"Description:
Phineas is the English variation of Phinehas, a Hebrew name likely derived from the Egyptian name Pa-nehasi. Pa-nehasi, meaning "the Nubian" can also be translated as "the bronze-colored one." The Egyptians distinguished themselves from their Nubian neighbors through differences in skin tone.
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- Remus
Origin:
Latin, meaning unknownDescription:
Remus is one of the legendary twins who, with brother Romulus, founded Rome. An unusual yet classic name for the extremely adventurous who can put aside the stereotyped image of Uncle Remus. Though because of that "ream" first syllable, we prefer Romulus.
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- Edmund
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fortunate protector"Description:
The sophisticated Edmund and its nearly-identical French twin Edmond are coming out of mothballs now that Edward, inspired by Twilight, is once again a hot name.
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- Wilbur
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"resolute, brilliant"Description:
Wilbur is a stylish name in the UK whose merits are just starting to be discovered in the US. Wilbur, the loveable pig who Charlotte of the Web called Some Pig, is an inspirational hero. And Wilbur and Orville Wright were early aviationists.
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- Torin
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"chief"Description:
Though it has a Scandinavian ring, this is an out-of-the-ordinary Irish family name. The hard 'T' at the beginning prevents it from sounding as feminine as, say, Loren. Torin's Passage was an early video game.
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- Alfie
Origin:
Diminutive of Alfred, EnglishMeaning:
"wise counselor"Description:
Alfie is a Top 20 name throughout the British Isles, where retro nickname names are mega-popular, but it hasn't really been picked up in the US yet. Both Alfie and rising star Archie are spunky nickname possibilities with a bit of an English accent.
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- Fergus
Origin:
Scottish and IrishMeaning:
"man of force"Description:
In Celtic lore, Fergus was the ideal of manly courage; Fergus is a charming, slightly quirky Scottish and Irish favorite.
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- Viggo
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"war"Description:
Though to most Americans Viggo is a one-person name attached to intense actor Mortensen, it is actually an old Norse name dating back to the Vikings, and is currently the 32nd most popular appellation in Sweden. Viggo Mortensen is a Jr., sharing his name with his Danish father. We think this name is so, well, vigorous, that it might appeal to others as well. Taylor and Natalie Hanson seemed to agree when they chose it for their fourth child.
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- Leif
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"heir, descendant"Description:
Leif is one of the most recognizable Scandinavian names, thanks to Icelandic explorer Leif Erikson, and is still one of the best, with a pleasant aural association with the word leaf.
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- Lazarus
Origin:
Latinized Greek variation of Hebrew EleazarMeaning:
"God is my helper"Description:
Lazarus is a name that looks as if it could possibly be raised from the dead, just like its biblical bearer. Look for it in the next wave of Old Testament revivals that transcend their long-bearded images, the way Noah, Moses, and Abraham have for this generation.
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FAQs
What are top 100 unique boy names in the world with meaning? ›
- Abia. More like this. Meaning: great.
- Alger. Meaning: elf spear.
- Ammar. Meaning: forever.
- Arda. Meaning: bronze.
- Arly. Meaning: hare meadow.
- Balius. Meaning: dappled.
- Baxley. Meaning: baker's meadow.
- Baylen. Meaning: auburn-haired.
- Hester. Fewer than five girls. It features in one of the most famous books in American literature - but Hester has fallen out of fashion in recent years. ...
- Romilly. Five girls. ...
- Bee. Eight girls. ...
- Lilac. 25 girls. ...
- Ottilie. 25 girls. ...
- Zebedee. Nine boys. ...
- Lorcan. 13 boys. ...
- Rafferty. 18 boys.
- Alessia.
- Anya.
- Aurelia.
- Azalea.
- Bexley.
- Briar.
- Effie.
- Ellerie.
- Abhay.
- Abhijay.
- Jabarri.
- Abheek.
- Nirbhay.
- Ometz.
Think about the uncommon girl names like Cordelia, Guinevere, and Jazzlyn or uncommon names for boys like Everest, Auden, or Ulysses. These baby names are just begging to become famous writers, artists, scientists, or anything they dream to be.
What is the least liked boy name? ›- Stewart.
- Stuart.
- Trevor.
- Turner.
- Tyde.
- Uri.
- Yuri.
- Zekiel.
- Aaron: Hebrew — Enlightened.
- Aiden: Celtic — The sun god; fiery.
- Alexander: Greek — Defender of men.
- Ambrose: Greek — Immortal.
- Amell: German — Power of an eagle.
- Amory: German — Leader; divine; brave; powerful.
- Andrew: Greek — Strong; manly; courageous.
- Anthony: Latin — Priceless.
- rare baby names. 1 of 20. 1) Adelaide. ...
- 2 of 20. 2) Axton. Axton is originally a boy's name meaning sword stone. ...
- 3 of 20. 3) Clemmie. ...
- 4 of 20. 4) Bowe. ...
- 5 of 20. 5) Geneva. ...
- 6 of 20. 6) Denby. ...
- 7 of 20. 7) Joules. ...
- 8 of 20. 8) Hansel.
The longest personal name is 747 characters long, and belongs to Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr. (b. 4 August 1914, Germany) who passed away on 24 October 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA.
What is the 1 common name in the world? ›What is the most common name on earth? According to a 2023 study, Muhammad is the most popular first name in the world, with an estimated 133,349,300 people bearing the name. Maria comes in second place with 61,134,526 people, followed by Nushi with 55,898,624.
What is the top 1 most popular name? ›
Girls | Boys | |
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1 | Emma | Noah |
2 | Olivia | Ethan |
3 | Isabella | Jacob |
4 | Ava | Liam |
S.No | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
1 | Avyay | New Beginning |
2 | Anay | One who can lead by himself |
3 | Ahaan | New day |
4 | Aakarsh | Attractive |
If you're searching for a name that truly stands out, look no further than Unique! This gender-neutral gem is a powerful choice, as it quite literally means "only one." Derived from the Latin root unicus, Unique carries a sense of individuality and rarity that is sure to make your child shine brightly.
What is the rarest name for a male? ›Names such as Baxter, Fenton, Stirling, Watson and Gerrard are ways to ensure your boy is unlikely to share his name with classmates.
What is the most meaningful boy name? ›- Eze: African — King.
- Ezra: Hebrew — Helper.
- Felix: Latin — Happy; fortunate.
- Gabriel: Hebrew — Devoted to God; a hero of God; God is my strength.
- Hakim: African — The rule or wise.
- Henry: German — Ruler of the household.
- Ian: Scottish — God is gracious.
- Isaac: Hebrew — He will laugh.
The Social Security Administration has ranked the most popular names in 2023 — the most recent data available — and there are so many great options from which to choose. The SSA baby name rankings found the top three most popular boy names were Liam, Noah and Oliver.