Boy Names

A new generation of German baby names has international appeal.

There are so many boy names starting with C! Here we break down the best of the best.

Baby Name DNA is a revolutionary name generator designed to analyze your name style and match you with the perfect names.

Looking for an offbeat boy name with lots of energy? These Z names for boys could be for you. Z is uncommon at the start of words in English, so baby names beginning with Z tend to stand out.

O is for outstanding, and here are 15 boy names starting with that letter that are just that!

Tired of Noah and Nathan? Here are 15 nifty N names for boys that you don't here in every classroom.

Ashley and Peyton needed a special name for their long-awaited son, and Dad was up to the task. Peyton searched high and low for a name with the right gravitas and shine for their little boy — we talked to him and Ashley about naming Hugo.

Rare Biblical boy names have never been hotter! A new study crunches the numbers, and we pick the 20 coolest unusual Bible names for boys right now.

A look at how K names have been overlooked, including 15 kicking K names for boys that we need more recognition.

The very best boy names starting with the letter J, from Jacoby to Justice.

For the parent seeking an E name for their son, here are 15 excellent examples, ranging from those with some degree of popularity to a few unexplored possibilities.

15 fresh and offbeat suggestions for unusual boy names starting with the letter D for parents looking to move beyond Daniel, Dylan, and David.

15 fresh suggestions for unusual boy names starting with the letter B.

Here are 15 handsome H names for boys, from Hart to Hollis to Hugo.

Here are the absolute coolest names for boys right now, along with some alternate brother names.

A diverse menu of name possibilities for your summertime son.

Artists Maxi and Austin wanted something a little different when looking for a name for their son. They ultimately decided on an uncommon spelling of a common name: Aden. For these aesthetes, the visual change gave Aden a new and unique style.

Yesterday's hillbilly names are today's quirky cool cowboy names, beloved by hipster baby namers and those who love their rugged, outdoorsy appeal.

Chef and author Abra Berens and musician Erik Hall set up benchmarks for success in baby naming. They wanted a rare name, something androgynous, and ideally related to nature. Inspiration struck, and they landed on the perfect name for their son: Lark. Abra shares his name story with us.

Lauren and Amir chose the perfect name for their daughter, Jasper Julietta. How could they follow it up, especially when great boy names are so hard to come by? A nod to Dad's Persian heritage and their new hometown in Arizona led to the ideal name for their son: Cyrus Canyon. Lauren shares Cyrus's name story with us.

Nameberry’s new top boy name is a quirky wild nature name with serious starpower. Welcome to the stage, Wolf! We explore 15 of the hottest wild animal names now.

After three girls, Anna and Ian knew their first — and only — son's name had to be special. They named him Osric Theo Peregrine, a name with ties to history, heritage, and hobbies. Anna gave us all the details when we spoke about Osric's name story.

Chelle and Chris knew they wanted a word name for their third son, but went into his birth with 1000 names they didn't like very much — hardly a shortlist! After a lucky birth en caul, his name soon became clear — True Luck. Chelle tells us more about True's name story.

Young man with a common name (John) marries young woman with an uncommon name (Beau). She wants to give the children original, uncommon names. He wants conventional names that will fit in on the playground. She thinks that's boring. He won't budge. After 21 years of marriage and name compromises, she names the baby John, in honor of the love of her life, but doesn't know what she is actually going to call him.

Earthy boy names encompass many styles: old-school "salt of the earth" names, friendly "down-to-earth" names, and ones inspired by nature and the planet we live on. Guest author Brooke Cussans digs up 100+ ideas for your little earthling.