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Invented Boy Names

  1. Zaidyn

    • Description:

      Zaidyn is a modern American name with Arabic roots. It's a variant spelling of Zayden, which derives from the Arabic name Zayd, meaning 'increase' or 'abundance.' This contemporary spelling with the 'yn' ending gives it a distinctive touch while maintaining the original sound. Zaidyn gained popularity in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward unique spellings of traditional names. While not among the top 100 boys' names in the US, it has been steadily rising in usage as parents seek names that feel both familiar and unique. The name carries connotations of growth, prosperity, and positive development, making it an appealing choice for many families.

  2. Eddard

    • Origin:

      Variation of Edward

    • Description:

      Eddard is a spin on Edward created by author George R.R. Martin for the Game of Thrones series. Eddard, usually known as Ned, Stark was the wise and good King of the North whose shocking murder at the end of the first season of the TV show set off years of chaos. While Eddard as a name may have more earthly ties than Sansa or Daenerys, it's linked firmly to the Game of Thrones franchise and will peg you as a fan.
  3. Briley

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name or surname, English

    • Meaning:

      "briar meadow, briar clearing"

    • Description:

      Brian meets Riley, this name is more popular for girls. It coincides with the surname Briley, a contracted form of Brierley, which might be an interesting alternative.
  4. Revan

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Revan is a name from the Star Wars universe that first appeared in the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. He starts out on the light side of the Force, then became a Sith Lord on the dark side before reversing trend and working for the light side once more. Revan first appeared on the baby name charts in 2004, the year following the video game release.
  5. Zayvion

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Zayvion is an invented name that blends the sound of Xavier with the popular '-on' suffix. This name follows a trend of combining familiar elements to create something distinctive, giving it a modern and unique appeal among contemporary names.
  6. Bagheera

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Meaning:

      "tiger"

    • Description:

      Rudyard Kipling created the name Bagheera for the black panther character in his classic collection The Jungle Book. It was derived from the Hindi word bagh, meaning "tiger."
  7. Anduin

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Anduin is the Sindarin name for the Great River of Wilderland in Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth. The word means "long river" or "great river".
  8. Zarren

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      On the other hand, Zarren is an improvement on Darren.
  9. Istredd

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      Istredd is the name of sorceress Yennefer's former lover in The Witcher series, created by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. Some sources theorize that the name is related to the Scandinavian royal name Astrid.
  10. Dayvon

    • Description:

      Dayvon is a masculine given name that appears to be a variant spelling of Devon or Devin, with the distinctive 'Day-' beginning potentially influenced by names like Damon or Daymond. Devon originally referred to someone from Devonshire in England, while the Irish Devin derives from 'Damh' meaning 'poet.' The spelling variation with 'Day' might also suggest associations with 'day' (light or brightness). Dayvon emerged in American naming patterns in the late 20th century, gaining moderate usage particularly in the 1990s and 2000s. The name exemplifies the trend toward creative respellings and phonetic variations of established names. Dayvon has a contemporary sound while maintaining connections to traditional names, offering a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness. The name has remained in consistent use across diverse communities in the United States.
  11. Cyaire

    • Origin:

      English invented name

    • Description:

      A modern combination of the cool Cy- beginning and -aire ending sounds, given to 22 baby boys in 2022. May also be a creative spelling of Sire.
  12. Khyson

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, variation of Kyson

    • Description:

      A spelling variation of Kyson, possibly with a hint of pop cultural influence (via the Kardashians and Gigi Hadid). Sometimes recorded to mean "son of Kyle" (or maybe "son of Kylie"), in this case, it could mean "son of Khy" and therefore "son of the sea".
  13. Caysen

    • Origin:

      Variation of Cason

    • Meaning:

      "enclosed town"

    • Description:

      One of several variations of Cason - a modern invention based on Jason and Mason, or an Old English surname, derived from Cawston, Caysen is less popular than its siblings Kayson, Kaison, Cayson, and Kason. It is however still given to around 160 boys in the US each year.
  14. Zyaire

    • Origin:

      Variation of Zaire

    • Description:

      While we're definite fans of Zaire -- the former name of the country now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo -- the "Y" really isn't necessary. This spelling variation debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
  15. Zyler

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Tyler, with zest.
  16. Zakari

    • Description:

      Zakari is a modern variant of the classic name Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew name 'Zechariah' meaning 'God has remembered.' This contemporary spelling offers a fresh take while maintaining the strong biblical roots of the original. Zakari has gained moderate popularity as parents seek distinctive yet recognizable alternatives to traditional names. The name conveys strength and spirituality while its 'Z' beginning gives it a modern edge. In many cultures, Zakari is appreciated for its multicultural appeal, as similar forms appear across various linguistic traditions. The name's simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across languages while still feeling distinctive and somewhat exotic to English speakers.

  17. Kalen

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      One of the new K boys' names that emerged in the nineties, it's now slipping off the radar.
  18. Alijah

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Elijah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"

    • Description:

      Elijah is in the US Top 10 and is popular across New Zealand, The Netherlands, and The UK. Spelling variation Alijah however only appears in the US charts, where it has ranked in the Top 1000 since 2001. Given to 700 boys in a recent year, for every one baby Alijah, there are 16 Elijahs.
  19. Daylen

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Daylen is a D-starting spin on the trendy Jaylen. Day is an appealing nickname.
  20. Shemar

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Though not technically a one-person name, since 30 baby boys were named Shemar in 2016, Shemar stems from one specific person, prolific actor Shemar Moore. He has said that his parents came up with it by combining the first three letters of each of their first names, Sherrod and Marilyn.