If You Like Dylan, You Might Love...
Baby boy name you love but fear is overused? Here are some possible substitutes.
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Bran
A little heavy on the fiber content; we prefer Bram. Bran was also the Celtic god of the underworld, whose symbol was the raven. Read More
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Cian
A handsome Irish boys' name, very popular in that country, but here better spelled Kean -- or even Keen. Read More
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Damon
Damon is a name with a strong, pleasing aura (much like the persona of Matt D.) and extremely positive ancient associations. From the classical myth, Damon and Pythias have become symbols of true f... Read More
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Darian
Darren wannabe that peaked in the nineties. Read More
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Declan
Declan, the amiable and appealing name of an Irish saint (and the real first name of singer Elvis Costello), is very popular in the Emerald Isle and beginning its certain climb to popularity here, ... Read More
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Dillon
Different origin from the Welsh Dylan, but increasingly used as a variant spelling to honor Bob Dylan or Dylan Thomas. Read More
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Dion
In ancient Greece, a student of Plato; in modern America, a cool guy. Read More
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Dixon
A relatively common surname, Dixon would be an inventive way to honor an ancestral Richard or Dick, the X form a lot livlier than the Dickson spelling, just as Dix is a more modern short form than ... Read More
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Dylan
Dylan still feels poetic and romantic after years of popularity. A Welsh name tied to the sea, Dylan was a legendary sea god who prompted all the waters of Britain and Ireland to weep when he died.... Read More
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Evan
Evan -- a Welsh version of John -- has a mellow nice-guy image that's propelled it into the Top 40, while it has been popular in Wales since the nineteenth century. At Number 40, it now ranks highe... Read More
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