Lorcan is a name rich in Irish history as belonging to several kings, including the grandfather of the most famous high king of Ireland, Brian Boru. Lorcan O'Toole, known in English as Laurence O'Toole, is the patron saint of Dublin, so it's not too surprising that Irish-born actor Peter O'Toole named his son Lorcan.

While Larkin takes this name from bird to surname, there are actually more female Larkins these days than male, and it's a name that works as well for either gender. It has the literary connection to poet Philip Larkin too.

The additional syllable makes Lark a masculine surname name, borne by poet Philip Larkin.

This Yaroslav nickname is more accessible than its full form for an English-speaking child and its similarity to the likes of Erik and Maverick means it travels well. Yaryk is the Ukrainian form.

The Russian form of an ancient Slavic name, which belonged to several Grand Princes of Kyiv and Novgorod, including Yaroslav I "the Wise". A city and region called Yaroslavl in Western Russia are named in his honor.

Connolly, an alternate spelling of Connelly, could make a livelier and less common substitute for Connor.

The feminine form of Yaroslav, a name which belonged to several Grand Princes of Kyiv and Novgorod, including Yaroslav I "the Wise". A city and region called Yaroslavl in Western Russia are named in his honor.