Newest Names on Nameberry

  1. Stathis
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Efstathios, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "well-built, stable"
    • Description:

      A concise, handsome, and distinctive name of Greek origin, Stathis is related etymologically to Eustace. They both derive from the Greek Eustathios, literally meaning "good to stand up", and interpreted as "stable and well-built".
  2. Boutros
    • Origin:

      Arabic and Coptic variation of Peter
    • Meaning:

      "rock, stone"
    • Description:

      Also spelled Butrus, Boutros is the Arabic form of Peter, often used by Coptic Christians, or Christians living in the Arab world. Strong but gentle in sound, it originates from the Greek petros which means "stone". As there is no English 'P' sound in Arabic, Petros becomes Boutros.
  3. Mckaylee
    • Origin:

      Variation of Mckayla, combination of Mckayla and Kaylee or Mckayla and Lee, English
    • Meaning:

      "who is like God; + laurel, crown; + meadow"
    • Description:

      A contemporary sounding choice, in the style of Mackenzie and Mckinley, Mckaylee can be viewed as a variation of Mckayla, itself a feminine form of Michael, or as a compound name, blending aforementioned Mckayla with Kaylee or Lee.
  4. Galinda
    • Origin:

      Germanic
    • Meaning:

      "soft singing voice"
    • Description:

      The original name of Glinda from Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked and the subsequent Broadway musical. She drops the 'a' from her name to honor a goat, who mispronounced her name as a Glinda.
  5. Nessarose
    • Origin:

      Literary invention, combination of Nessa and Rose
    • Meaning:

      "butterfly + rose; gentle + rose; miracle + rose"
    • Description:

      A smoosh name used by Gregory Maguire in his book Wicked and the subsequent musical. It blends Rose with Nessa, which can be a short form of Vanessa (or other -nessa names), an anglicized variation of Irish Neasa, or a Hebrew name meaning "miracle".
  6. Sato
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sugar"
    • Description:

      Sato is a Japanese girls' name meaning sugar as well as a common Japanese surname credited with a range of meanings, from village to wise to wisteria. The simple spelling and o ending give it international appeal.
  7. Otar
    • Origin:

      Georgian
    • Meaning:

      "pasture, meadow"
    • Description:

      A nature inspired Georgian name, borne by actor Otar Saralidze, film director Otar Iosseliani, and footballer Otar Kiteishvili to name just a few. It is a popular choice in its native Georgia.
  8. Zenta
    • Origin:

      Latvian, Hungarian, German
    • Meaning:

      "to grow"
    • Description:

      Adapted from the German Senta, itself a short form of Crescentia or Kreszentia, Zenta is a zippy sounding Latvian and Hungarian name which was popular in the early 20th century.
  9. Izudin
    • Origin:

      Bosnian form of Izz ad-Din, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "glory of religion"
    • Description:

      This contracted form of the Arabic Izz ad-Din is a spiritual choice that could travel well. Actor Izudin Bajrović is a notable bearer, while Izudin Kolečić is a member of Bosnian pop band Hari Mata Hari who performed in The Eurovision Song Contest in 2006.
  10. Jovo
    • Origin:

      Croation, Serbian, Montenegrin diminutive of Jovan
    • Meaning:

      "God is Gracious"
    • Description:

      This short form of Jovan — one of many international variants of John — makes a cool and distinctive choice, as both a nickname and a given name.
  11. Ionela
    • Origin:

      Romanian feminine form of John
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      Popular in Romania and Moldova, this feminine form of John also lends itself to nicknames Nela and Nel.
  12. Fleury
    • Origin:

      Masculine form of Fleur, French
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      Also used as a surname, this floral choice was the name of an 11th century French prince, and a familiar choice in France during the early 20th century. While it faded out of style in the '40s, could those looking for gentler boys names and nature connections revive Fleury?
  13. Tuula
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "wind"
    • Description:

      Sweet but strong, Tuula is a variation of the Finnish name and word, Tuuli. Sometimes considered as a literary invention, created by the poet Larin-Kyösti for the song Tuulan tei, it is borne by fashion and lifestyle influencer Tuula Rose Capewell and by ice hockey player Tuula Puputti.
  14. Bennis
    • Origin:

      Dutch, English
    • Meaning:

      "son of Benne; from the grassy plain; blessed"
    • Description:

      A surname style name of Dutch and Anglo-Saxon origin, which could make an interesting alternative to Ben or Bennett.
  15. Katsiaryna
    • Origin:

      Belarusian form of Katherine
    • Meaning:

      "pure"
    • Description:

      A strong, elegant form of Katherine used in Belarus.
  16. Corneliana
    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Cornelianus, Late Roman, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "horn"
    • Description:

      This elaborate form of Cornelia derives from the Late Roman family name Cornelianus, borne by a 2nd century rhetorician, Sulpicius Cornelianus. It might appeal to those who don't want to choose between Cora, Nellie, and Eliana.
  17. Tuula
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "wind"
    • Description:

      Sweet but strong, Tuula is a variation of the Finnish name and word, Tuuli. Sometimes considered as a literary invention, created by the poet Larin-Kyösti for the song Tuulan tei, it is borne by fashion and lifestyle influencer Tuula Rose Capewell and by ice hockey player Tuula Puputti.
  18. Agron
    • Origin:

      Albanian, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "dawn; field"
    • Description:

      Popular in Albania, Agron is a name of uncertain meaning, however theories include that it derives from the Albanian ag meaning "dawn" or the Greek agros meaning "fields."
  19. Sinikka
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "bluebird"
    • Description:

      This poetic but sparkly sounding name is both an elaboration of the Finnish name Sini, and a name in its own right, meaning "bluebird".
  20. Ewoud
    • Origin:

      Dutch form of Ewald
    • Meaning:

      "ruler of the law; power of the law"
    • Description:

      Also spelled Ewout, Ewoud is a Dutch variation of the Old Germanic name Ewald. Made up of ewa meaning "law" and walt meaning "power, authority", it translates to "ruler of the law", "power of the law" or "powerful ruler".