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Abraham
Abraham is a Hebrew name meaning “father of many” or “father of nations,” with forms like Abe, Avram, and the Arabic Ibrahim. The biblical Abraham, first called Abram, is regarded as a forefather of both the Jewish and Arab peoples through his sons Isaac and Ishmael.
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Albert
Albert is a Germanic name meaning “noble and bright,” often extended to “famous,” with forms like Albrecht and Alberto and nicknames Al and Bertie. Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, popularized the name in England, and Albert Einstein linked it with genius; it was very popular until the 1930s but has since faded.
Sources: 10,000 Baby Names, 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time, Baby Names Book, Baby Names (Laura Emerson), Baby Names Made Easy, The Best Baby Names for Boys, Numerology for Baby Names, Baby Names Your Child Can Live With, The Everything Baby Names Book
Ali
Ali is an Arabic name meaning “exalted,” “sublime,” or “the great one,” and is very popular among Muslims worldwide. Ali was the name of Muhammad’s cousin, and Americans also think of Ali Baba and boxer Muhammad Ali, who took the name after converting to Islam.
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Ari
Ari is a Hebrew name meaning “lion” or “lion of God,” sometimes also “eagle.” Once a nickname for Ariel or Aristotle, Ari has been a given name since 1969; bearers include agent Ari Emanuel and Ari Onassis.
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Arthur
Arthur is a Celtic name usually traced to artos, “bear,” and glossed as “bear-hero” or “rock,” with Arturo and Artur as other forms. The legendary King Arthur made the name famous, and the Duke of Wellington and Tennyson’s Idylls of the King boosted it; it was in the U.S. top fifteen around 1900.
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August
August comes from Latin and means “venerable,” “majestic,” or “worthy of respect,” and it is also the name of the eighth month. Taken from the Roman imperial title Augustus, the name had faded but now stands out as a hip choice, with nicknames like Gus and Auggie.
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Elias
Elias is the Greek form of Elijah, meaning “the Lord is my God” or “Jehovah is God.” In the New Testament Elias appears with Moses at the Transfiguration; Eli is a common short form and Elliot grew out of it.
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Gabriel
Gabriel is a Hebrew name meaning “hero of God,” “God is my strength,” or “man of God.” Gabriel is the archangel who appears to Daniel and announces the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, and in Islam he reveals the Koran to Muhammad.
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Herman
Herman is a German name meaning “soldier” or “army man,” with Hermann as a variant. Famous Hermans include writers Herman Melville and Hermann Hesse, along with TV’s Herman Munster.
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Hugo
Hugo is a distinctive variation of Hugh, meaning “intelligent” or “bright spirit.” Fashion designer Hugo Boss is a well-known bearer.
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Jesse
Jesse is a Hebrew name usually read as “God exists.” Jesse is also glossed as “gift,” “God’s gift,” or “wealthy.”
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Joel
Joel is a Hebrew name meaning “God is Lord” or “Jehovah is God.” Joel joins a short form of Yahweh with El, “God”; it peaked in the early 1980s and suggests a down-to-earth everyguy, like Billy Joel and Joel Grey.
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Julius
Julius is a Roman clan name meaning “young” or “youthful,” with “soft-haired” also given. In Acts, the centurion Julius treated the prisoner Paul kindly and stopped soldiers from killing the prisoners after a shipwreck.
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Kai
Kai is most often linked to Hawaiian “sea,” and is rising, especially for boys. Kai is also Japanese for “forgiveness.”
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Karl
Karl is a German name meaning “man” or “free man.” Karl is a version of Charles, glossed as “peasant farmer.”
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Klaus
Klaus is a German short form of Nicholas, meaning “victorious people” or “people’s conqueror,” with variants like Claus and Klaas. Klaus means “victorious” in German, and also carries a Norse reading of “with claws.”
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Lars
Lars is the Scandinavian form of Lawrence, meaning “from Laurentum” or “crowned with laurel.” Lars feels made for a Nordic hero, a single strong syllable with no nicknames; Larson, “son of Lars,” is an alternative.
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Leo
Leo is Latin for “lion,” suggesting a lion’s strength and pride. Saint Leo, a pope, is credited with saving Rome from Attila the Hun; the name suits boys born under the sign of Leo and manages to be both strong and cute.
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Linus
Linus is a Greek name meaning “flax,” or “flaxen-haired.” Linus was the loyal Christian Paul mentions in his second letter to Timothy, often identified with the second pope; namesakes include Linus Pauling and Linus Torvalds.
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Martin
Martin comes from Latin and means “warlike” or “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war. The soldier Saint Martin is remembered for cutting his cloak in two and giving half of it to a beggar.
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Olaf
Olaf is an Old Norse name meaning “ancestor,” “forefather,” or “heir.” Olaf is also glossed as “ancestral talisman.”
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Oliver
Oliver comes from Latin and refers to the olive tree, a symbol of peace. Some link Oliver to the Norse Olaf, meaning “ancestor,” and in the Song of Roland Oliver is the wise friend of the hero.
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Otto
Otto is a German name meaning “wealthy” or “rich,” with relatives such as Otho, Odo and Othello. Otto is used all over the world, from Hungary to Sweden and Russia, and some parents see it as a cutting-edge choice.
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Rainer
Rainer is German, meaning “counselor” or “wise” or “mighty army,” and is related to Raynor and Rainier. Poet Rainer Maria Rilke and Monaco’s Prince Rainier bore the name or its variant.
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Robert
Robert is an old Germanic name meaning “bright fame” or “renowned,” with nicknames like Bob, Rob, and Robbie. Robert traveled from Germany through France to England with the Norman Conquest, and Scots cherish it thanks to Robert the Bruce and poet Robert Burns.
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Sakari
Sakari means “sweet” or “sweet one,” described as Hindu by most books and as Native American by 10,000 Baby Names.
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Samuel
Samuel is a Hebrew name meaning “God has heard” or “asked of God.” The biblical Samuel, born to Hannah who had asked God for him, became Israel’s last judge and first prophet.
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Sebastian
Sebastian means “revered” or “venerable,” from Greek and Latin. Sebastian also means “one from Sebastia,” an ancient Roman city.
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Sven
Sven is a Norse or Scandinavian name meaning “youth” or “boy,” with variants such as Svend and Swen.
Sources: Baby Names (Laura Emerson), Baby Names Made Easy, The Everything Baby Names Book, Numerology for Baby Names, 10,000 Baby Names
Tobias
Tobias is a Hebrew name meaning “God is good,” with Toby as its classic nickname and Tobiah and Tobin as related forms. In the Book of Tobit, Tobias travels with the angel Raphael, defeats a demon, and marries Sarah.
Sources: 10,000 Baby Names, 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time, Baby Names Book, Baby Names (Laura Emerson), Baby Names Made Easy, Baby Names Your Child Can Live With, The Best Baby Names for Boys, Classic Biblical Baby Names, The Everything Baby Names Book, Numerology for Baby Names
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