Newest Names on Nameberry

The Icelandic variation of Paul is also used in its feminine form, Pála.

Samuel Johnson invented the name Rasselas for the title character of his novel, Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia. Rasselas is actually the son of the prince.

A Hebrew combination name, created from Or and Lev

This Ashkenazi Jewish name is derived from the Hebrew Shalom — a greeting word conotating peace and well-being.

This Scottish Gaelic form of the Germanic name Walter is also seen in the form Bhaltair.

The Icelandic variation of Paula is also used in its masculine form, Páll.

Asiyah is a name with various possible origins. It could be an alternative transcription of the Arabic name Asiya, an alternative spelling for the Biblical Azaiah, or an alternative transcription of the Hebrew Assiah. Given predominantly to girls, the name is also used on a handful of boys every year.

Brage is the modern form of Bragi, the Old Norse god of poetry. It derives from bragr, meaning "poetry" or possibly "first, foremost". Like his fellow god Odin, Brage appeared in Norway's Top 50 names in 2023.

Blending the sounds of classic Henry, with contemporary, on trend choices like Hendrix, Hudson, and Landon, Hendon is a place name and a surname. A town in London, whose name derives from the fact its on a hill, it is notably borne as a first name by football player, Hendon Hooker (Hendon being his middle name). The name wasn't used until 2022, the same year Hooker made a name for himself in sport, and was given to 32 babies in 2023.

The dominant form of Yasin in Northern African countries including Morocco and Tunisia.

A variation of the Arabic name Marjanah, which comes from the word marjaan, meaning "little pearl" or "coral,", though it might also be the Arabic form of Morgana. The name features in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (from The One Thousand and One Nights) on a clever, quick-witted enslaved girl who is eventually freed from servitude.

Marichelle is a lyrical name found in the Philippines, where both its mother names — Maria and Michelle — are common choices themselves. The smush of Marichelle modernizes Maria and updates Michelle, which is firmly in mom name territory these days.

Derived from the Sanskrit māṇika, meaning "ruby", Manik is a common boy name in countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Menace fits into the growing group of badass baby names that work for boys or girls. Menace is exceedingly rare but has future possibilities.

This name — also seen as Mellona — belonged to the Roman goddess of bees and bee-keeping, said to encourage the supply of honey.

Shuyuan is a strong academic name with roots in Imperial China. Translated to English as Academies of Classic Learning or merely Academies, shuyuan were private institutions for scholars, often in peaceful, remote settings. The word is derived from the elements shū, meaning "book" or "writings" and yuán, "garden" or "park".

Azeem is an Arabic name meaning "great".

One of many spellings of this Dutch variation of classic George.

Friendly and captivating, Shubha is a well-used choice among Hindu families. Its lucky meaning is derived from the Sanskrit root shubh.

One of many lively and energetic Japanese names that deserve more attention.