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15 of 55 names
Agostino
Italian · Great, magnificent
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Alegandro
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Spanish form of Alexander.
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Alejandro
Greek / Spanish · Defender of Man
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Alesandro
Greek / Slavic · Defender of mankind or protector.
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Alessandro
Greek / Italian · Defender of men, protector
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Alessio
Greek / Italian · Defender of men, protector
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Alexandar
Greek / Slavic · Defender of mankind.
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Alexande
Greek / Slavic · Defender of mankind.
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Alexander
Dutch / Greek / Germanic / Bulgarian · Defender of Man
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Alexandr
Czech · Defender of mankind.
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Alexandre
Greek / French · Defender of men, protector
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Alexandro
Greek / Slavic · Defender of mankind.
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Alexandros
Greek · Defender of men, protector
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Alexandru
Romanian · Defender of mankind.
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Alexavier
Greek / Slavic · Defender of Mankind | Formal: Protector of Humanity.
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13 of 13 names
Bartholomew
Hebrew · Son of Talmay, son of furrows
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Bartolo
Italian · Italian form of Bartholomew.
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Bastien
French / Spanish · Person from ancient city of Sebastia
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Beauregard
English / French · Beautiful Look
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Bellami
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Beautiful friend or beautiful love.
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Benedetto
Italian / Latin · The Blessed One
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Benedict
Latin · Blessed, well-spoken of, happy
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Benedicto
Modern American · Blessed, favored | Formal: One who is blessed
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Bennette
English · Blessed
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Bernardino
Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · Bold, strong, brave, bear-like.
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Bernardo
Germanic / Spanish · Strong, brave bear, bold as bear
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Boniface
English / French / Latin · Fortunate, of good fate
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Burnette
Modern American · A name of dark-haired person.
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15 of 32 names
Cadarius
Modern American · "Fighter, brave warrior, leader."
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Cardarius
Modern American · "Protector of the heart." | Formal: "Guardian of emotions and desires."
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Carmello
Modern American · "God's vineyard; fruitful garden."
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Carmelo
Hebrew / Spanish · Garden of God
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Caspian
Modern American · White
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Cassara
Modern American · Elaborate, formal, and sophisticated.
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Cassius
Latin / Roman · Empty
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Catalino
Modern American · Pure, natural, uncontaminated, free, noble.
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Catarino
Modern American · "Free" or "Liberator" | Formal: "One who liberates"
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Cedric
English / Welsh · Generous and Friendly Character
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Ceferino
Spanish · God's victory | Formal: Divine triumph
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Celestino
Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish · Belonging to heaven
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Cesario
Spanish / Latin · "Variant of Caesar" | Formal: "Derived from the Roman Caesar"
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Christophe
French · French form of Christopher, meaning "Christ-bearer".
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Christopher
English / Greek · Bearing Christ
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15 of 32 names
Dalessandro
Spanish / Latin · Son of Alessandro | Formal: Descendant of Alessandro
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Damarian
Modern American · "Of the Sea or Ocean."
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Damarius
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Precious leader, inspire and guide.
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Dametrius
Modern American · Gifted ruler of the people. | Formal: Gifted leader of society.
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Damian
Modern American · To tame, subdue
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Dante
Italian / Latin · Steadfast, Faithful
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Darnelle
Modern American · Strong, noble, leader, determined, courageous.
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Darrelle
Modern American · Variant of the name 'Darrell'.
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Davarius
Modern American · Strong leader or ruler. | Formal: Powerful and noble leader.
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Delawrence
Modern American · "Delawrence" doesn't have a meaning. | Formal: Name has no obvious meaning.
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Demarian
Modern American · "From the sea or water."
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Demarius
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Noble, Leader, Distinguished, Great | Formal: Of noble birth, Illustrious
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Demerius
Modern American · "Beloved gift from God." | Formal: "Divinely bestowed beloved gift."
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Demetri
Greek · "Of the goddess Demeter."
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Demetrio
Greek / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · Follower of Demeter
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15 of 21 names
Edmund
Old English · Wealthy protector, prosperous guard
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Eduardo
English / Portuguese / Spanish · Wealthy Guard
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Elias
Hebrew / Hungarian · Yahweh is My God
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Elizandro
Modern American · Noble defender of mankind. | Formal: Noble protector of humanity.
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Emanuele
Hebrew / Italian · God Accompanies Us
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Emil
Latin · Rival, industrious, striving
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Emiliano
Italian · Work
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Emilio
Latin / Spanish / Italian · Rival, eager
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Emilliano
Modern American · Emilliano means "hardworking and ambitious." | Formal: Emilliano signifies "industrious and determined."
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Emmanuel
English / Hebrew · God With Us
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Engelbert
German / Germanic · Brilliant Like An Angel
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Enzo
Germanic / Italian · Ruler of The House
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Esteban
Spanish / Latin · "Esteban" means "crown" or "royal."
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Estefan
Spanish / Latin · "Crown" or "Ruler"
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Estefano
Spanish / Latin · Crown, in simple & formal.
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15 of 22 names
Fabrice
French · Skilled craftsman
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Fabricio
Portuguese / Spanish · Skilled craftsman or blacksmith.
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Fabrizio
Italian / Latin · Skilled Worker
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Fabrizzio
Modern American · "Skilled craftsman or blacksmith." | Formal: "One who works with fabric or metal."
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Fantasia
Greek · Imagination
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Faustino
Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · Meaning: Lucky, fortunate, blessed.
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Federico
Germanic / Italian · Peaceful ruler, peace and power
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Feliciano
Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · "Happy, fortunate, lucky, successful."
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Felix
Biblical / Latin · Happy
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Ferdinand
Germanic · Bold voyager, adventurous peace
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Ferdinando
Italian · Noble, courageous, ready for peace.
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Filippo
Greek / Italian · Lover of horses
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Fitzgerald
Irish / Scottish · Son of Gerald
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Florentino
Spanish · Blossoming, blossoming flower.
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Florian
French · Florian: Blooming, flourishing, or blossoming.
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15 of 23 names
Gabriele
Spanish / Latin · God is my strength.
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Garnette
English · Precious red gemstone or jewel.
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Georgian
Modern American · Derived from Georgia, the country.
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Geronimo
Greek / Italian · Sacred name, holy name
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Giancarlo
Hebrew / Italian · God is Merciful
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Giancarlos
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Gift of God | Formal: God's gracious gift
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Gianluca
Italian · God's gracious gift to humanity.
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Gianlucas
Modern American · Italian name meaning "John Luke".
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Gianpaolo
Italian · Italian name meaning "God is gracious"
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Gideon
Hebrew / Jewish / Aramaic · Hewer
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Gilberto
Germanic / Spanish · Bright Young Man
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Giovani
Modern American · God is gracious
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Giovanni
Hebrew / Italian · God is gracious
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Giovannie
Spanish / Latin · Italian name meaning "God is gracious."
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Giovanny
Modern American · God is gracious
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7 of 7 names
Heliodoro
Portuguese / Spanish · "Gift of the sun god"
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Henderson
English / Germanic · Henry's Son
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Henrique
Germanic / Portuguese · Home ruler, estate ruler
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Heraclio
Spanish · "Glory of the hero"
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Horatio
English / Latin · A Keeper of Time
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Hugo
German / Germanic / Estonian · Spirited
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Humberto
Spanish / Latin · Humble or Shining warrior. | Formal: Shining warrior's humility.
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5 of 5 names
Ignacio
Latin / Spanish · Fiery, burning one, fire
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Ignatius
Latin · Fiery, burning one, fire
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Inocencio
Spanish · Inocencio means "innocent" or "pure."
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Isidore
Greek · Gift of Isis, gift of the goddess
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Isidoro
Italian / Spanish · Gift of Isis: Prosperous.
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15 of 16 names
Jadarius
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Strong and courageous leader.
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Jadarrius
Modern American · Modern American name; meaning uncertain.
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Jalexis
Modern American · Compound of 'jal' and 'Alexis'.
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Jamarius
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Gift from God | Formal: Divine blessing
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Jasper
Persian · Treasurer
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Jatavius
Modern American · Unique, strong, extraordinary, powerful, leader. | Formal: Distinguished, dominant, influential, commanding, eminent.
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Javarius
Modern American · Modern American name; meaning uncertain.
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Joaquin
Hebrew / Spanish · God Will Raise
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Jontavius
Modern American · Gift of God's grace. | Formal: God's grace or blessed by God.
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Josejulian
Spanish / Portuguese · Strong and cherished leader. | Formal: Respected and esteemed leader.
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Julian
Latin · Youthful, Jupiter's child, soft-haired
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Juliano
Latin / Portuguese · Youthful, Jupiter's child
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Julius
English / Latin / Lithuanian · Wearing A Soft Beard
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Justino
Modern American · Just, Fair, Righteous, Honest | Formal: One who is Just
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Justus
Latin · Just, righteous, upright one
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5 of 5 names
Kamarian
African / Yoruba / Igbo · Modern variant of Kamari/Cameron; meaning varies.
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Killian
Gaelic / Irish · Church Man
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Kingston
English · King’s town
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Konstantin
Latin / Slavic · Steadfast, constant, enduring
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Konstantinos
Latin / Greek · Steadfast, constant, enduring
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15 of 32 names
Ladarius
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Noble defender, prosperous" | Formal: "Protector with abundant fortune"
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Ladarrius
Modern American · "Glorious leader of people" | Formal: "Inspiring leader of people"
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Lamarius
Modern American · "Son of Mars" or "Warlike"
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Lancelot
French · Servant
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Laquentin
Modern American · "Modern variant of Quentin." | Formal: "Contemporary adaptation of Quentin."
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Latavius
Modern American · Modern American name; meaning uncertain.
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Lavarius
Modern American · Lavarius: Strength, bravery, and leadership.
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Lawrence
Latin · From Laurentum, laurel wreath
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Lazarius
Modern American · Formal: One who is godly. | Godly or divine individual.
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Lazarus
Hebrew · God has helped, God is my helper
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Leander
Greek · Strong Like The Lion
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Leandro
Greek / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · Strong Like The Lion
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Ledarius
Modern American · Warrior, brave, strong, leader, powerful.
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Ledarrius
Modern American · Strong and noble warrior | Formal: Resolute and esteemed warrior
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Leon
German / Greek / Latin · Lion Man
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15 of 46 names
Macallister
Scottish · Son of Alasdair
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Macarius
Greek · Blessed
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Magdaleno
Modern American · Formal: Gift of God's love. | God's gift.
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Magnus
Latin · Great, mighty, magnificent one
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Maksymilian
Polish · "Greatness" or "Greatest" or "High achieving"
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Marcelino
Latin / Spanish · Of Mars, warlike, little warrior
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Marcellis
Modern American · Strong ruler or warrior leader
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Marcello
Latin / Italian · Of Mars, warlike, little warrior
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Marcellous
Modern American · Strong, dedicated, noble, warrior, brave.
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Marcellus
Latin · Of Mars, warlike, little warrior
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Marcelo
Latin / Spanish · Of Mars, warlike, little warrior
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Marcelus
Modern American · Strong and courageous warrior.
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Marciano
Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · "Warlike" or "Martial" | Formal: "Belonging to Mars" or "Warrior"
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Marcus
Biblical / Latin · Rendered To Mars, Warlike
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Mariano
Latin / Spanish · Of Mars, warlike, Roman clan
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12 of 12 names
Napoleon
Germanic / Italian · From Naples
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Nathanial
Hebrew / Biblical · Gift of God.
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Nathaniel
Biblical / Hebrew · God Gives
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Nicandro
Modern American · Man of victory
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Nikola
Czech / Greek / Hungarian / Serbian / Croatian · People's Triumph
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Nikolai
Greek / Russian · Victory of the people
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Nikolaj
Danish / Slovene / Serbian / Slovenian · "Victory of the people" | Formal: "Triumph of the people"
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Nikolaos
Greek · Victory of the people
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Nikolas
Greek · Victory of the people
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Nikolaus
Greek / Germanic · Victory of the people
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Nikolos
Modern American · "Victory of the people." | Formal: "Triumphant leader of the people."
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Nikolus
Modern American · "Victorious people" or "People's victory" | Formal: "Triumphant individuals" or "Triumph of the people"
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13 of 13 names
Octavian
Latin · Eighth, born eighth, Roman emperor
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Octaviano
Modern American · Eighth, of Roman origin.
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Octavio
Latin / Spanish · Eighth, born eighth, Roman clan
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Octavion
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Eighth, formal.
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Octavious
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Eighth, formal, superior, ordained, respected.
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Octavis
Modern American · Eighth, born in October.
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Octavius
Latin · Eighth, born eighth, Roman clan
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Oliver
Latin / Old Norse · Olive tree, ancestor's descendant
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Olivier
Latin / French · Olive tree, symbol of peace
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Omarian
African / Yoruba / Swahili · "Gifted with excellent communication skills."
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Orlando
Germanic / Italian · Famous land, renowned in the land
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Otto
English / Germanic · Wealthy or Rich
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Ovidio
Italian / Spanish · Servant of God | Formal: Devoted servant of God
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P
5 of 5 names
Pasquale
Italian / Latin · Easter-related
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Percy
Old French / Latin · Pierce the valley, Arthurian knight
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Philippe
Greek / French · Lover of horses, horse friend
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Phineas
Biblical / Egyptian / English / Hebrew · Oracle or Soothsayer
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Ponciano
Modern American · Gift of God | Formal: God's gracious gift
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4 of 4 names
Quentin
French / Latin · Fifth
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Quintin
English / Germanic · Fifth
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Quintus
Latin / Roman · Fifth
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Quirino
Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish · A spearman, a warrior
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13 of 13 names
Ramses
Egyptian · Son of Ra, The Sun God
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Raymondo
Modern American · "Protector, wise ruler"
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Reginald
Germanic · Wise ruler, counsel power
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Reginaldo
Modern American · "Reginaldo" means "ruler" or "kingly" in simple terms. In a formal context, it can be described as "noble and powerful."
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Remigio
Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · Remigio means "oarsman" or "rower".
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Rodarius
Modern American · Modern variant of Roderick; famous ruler.
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Roderick
Germanic · Famous ruler, fame and power
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Rodrigo
Germanic / Spanish · Famous ruler, fame and power
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Roman
Latin · From Rome, Roman citizen
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Romeo
Italian / Latin · Coming To Rome
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Rondarius
Modern American · "Round Gift from Mars" | Formal: "Gift of the Round Warrior"
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Roosevelt
Dutch / English · A Field Filled With Roses
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Rufus
Biblical · Red-head
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15 of 27 names
Sabatino
Modern American · Italian origin; resolute, determined individual.
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Sadarius
Modern American · Unclear origin, no widely accepted meaning.
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Salvador
Spanish / Portuguese · Savior or Rescuer.
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Salvadore
Spanish / Portuguese · Savior or Rescuer. | Formal: to save or deliver.
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Santiago
Spanish · St. James
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Saturnino
Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · Latin name meaning "born of Saturn."
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Sebastain
Modern American · "Venerable" or "Revered"
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Sebasthian
Modern American · "Venerable" or "Revered"
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Sebastian
Greek / Latin · Venerable, from Sebaste, revered
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Sebastiano
Italian / Latin · From Sebastos
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Sebastien
Modern American · Revered, respected, venerable, honored. | Formal: The revered one.
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Sebastion
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Formal: Revered, venerable, highly honored. | Respected, esteemed, honorable.
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Secundino
Modern American · Second or second-born child
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Seferino
Modern American · "Burning desire for victory." | Formal: "Man who aspires to triumph."
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Serafino
Hebrew / Italian · The One That Burns
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15 of 17 names
Tadarius
Modern American · Desire for success in life.
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Tadeo
Aramaic / Greek / Spanish · Gift Given By God
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Tamarius
Modern American · Tamarius means "brave warrior." | Formal: Tamarius signifies a courageous fighter.
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Tavarius
Modern American · Leader or ruler of many. | Formal: Respected and influential leader.
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Thaddeus
Aramaic / Biblical / Greek · Gift Given By God
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Theodore
English / Greek / Germanic · God's Present
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Theodoro
Modern American · Gift of God | Formal: Divine gift or God's gift
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Theodoros
Greek · Theodoros means "gift of God."
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Theseus
Greek · To set, to place, divine hero
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Tiberius
Latin · Of the Tiber river, Roman emperor
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Titus
English / Latin · Honored
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Tobias
Biblical / Danish / English / German / Greek / Hebrew / Latin / Norwegian / Swedish / Aramaic / Estonian · Yahweh is Good
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Trajan
Macedonian · "Trajan" means "firm, resolute leader."
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Tredarius
Modern American · Uncertain future, brave warrior. | Formal: A courageous warrior with an uncertain destiny.
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Tristan
Celtic · Tumult
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2 of 2 names
Ulysses
Greek / Latin · Wrathful, to hate, wounded in the thigh
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Umberto
Germanic / Italian / Spanish · Bright Fighter
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15 of 15 names
Valente
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Courageous, brave, strong, valorous.
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Valentin
Latin · Strong, healthy, vigorous
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Valentino
Latin / Italian · Strong, healthy, vigorous
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Valeri
Modern American · Feminine form of Valerius.
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Valerian
Latin · Powerful, Strong
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Valerio
Italian / Latin / Portuguese / Spanish · Powerful, Strong
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Victori
Modern American · "Victori" means "victory" or "victorious."
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Victoriano
Modern American · Formal: "Victorious one who conquers." | "Victorious"
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Victorino
Portuguese / Spanish · "Victorino" means "victorious" in Spanish.
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Victorio
Modern American · "Victorious" or "Winner" | Formal: "One who achieves victory"
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Vincent
Latin / Swedish · The One Who Conquered
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Vincenzo
Latin / Italian · Conquering, prevailing, victorious
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Vinicius
Roman · Winery, Vine, Or Wine.
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Virgilio
Italian / Portuguese / Spanish · Messenger of ancient Roman gods.
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Vittorio
Latin / Italian · Victory, conqueror, triumphant
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2 of 2 names
Wilhelm
Germanic · Resolute protector, strong-willed
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Wolfgang
German / Germanic · Running Wolf
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1 of 1 name
Xerxes
English / Persian · King of Heroes
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1 of 1 name
Yaroslav
Russian / Slavic / Ukrainian · Fierce and glorious
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6 of 6 names
Zachariah
English / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zacharias
Biblical / English / Greek / Hebrew · God Remembers
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Zacharius
Modern American · God remembers, divine remembrance
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Zacheriah
Modern American · "God remembers; Yahweh remembers." | Formal: "One who is remembered by God."
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Zacherie
Modern American · "God remembers" or "God has remembered"
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Zeferino
Portuguese · West wind
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Fancy Boy Names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to choose the perfect name for your son.

Fancy names tend to be longer, more ornate, and lyrical. Sebastian, Maximilian, Augustus, and Alexander all have that grand, storybook quality.
Most come with built-in nicknames. Maximilian can be Max; Alexander can be Alex; Sebastian can be Bash.
Sebastian, Theodore, Augustus, and Lorenzo have all surged as parents lean into elegant, longer names.
Some, but many feel beautifully modern. Atlas, Sebastian, and Cassius all feel fresh despite their ornate sound.
Sebastian (revered), Alexander (defender of men), and Augustus (majestic) all carry rich, story-worthy meanings.
NameHub has a curated collection of fancy and elegant boy names with full origin stories.