By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish literary name, variation of Casey
Kesey is a possible literary hero name honoring Merry Prankster Ken Kesey, whose characters flew over the cuckoo's nest. Kesey rhymes with easy.
Slavic variation of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
Attractive attenuated form of the popular Christopher, well used throughout Europe, appearing as Christophe in France and Christoph in Germany.
Greek variation of a diminutive of Alexis
Do you really want to name your baby after a car when there are so many other lex possibilities?
English and Scottish variation of Ludwig
"famous warrior"
Euro-cool. Heard more in Scotland than in England or the US, Ludovic Lesly is a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel Quentin Durward and Sir Ludovic Kennedy was a noted Scottish broadcaster and…
Irish variation of Magnus
"greatest"
This is an old Irish name associated with such heroes as the seventeenth century chieftain, scholar and poet Manus O'Donnell. It is likely a variation of Magnus, itself derived from the Latin word…
Italian variation of Thomas
"twin"
Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.
Modern Swedish variation of Melchior
"city of the king; king of light"
Melker, a modern phonetic spelling of ancient Three Wise Men name Melchior, is in the Swedish Top 100 though not used in the US, where it would be heard as "milker." Nickname Mel is not exactly a…
Irish variation of Michael
This Gaelic version of the enduring Michael was chosen by Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson for their first son.
Czech and Hungarian variation of Nicholas
Surprisingly, attached to the Greek Nikolaos rather than Michael.
Scottish, variation of Menzies
"tenants of a manor"
Supermodel Helena Christensen named her son in honor of jazz great Charles Mingus, opening up a whole category of jazzy possibilities: Kenton, Calloway, Ellington, Gillespie, Mulligan, Tatum, and…
Spanish variation of Moses
This name is well used in the Hispanic culture.
Spanish variation of Noel
"Christmas"
Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.
English variation of Neville
One of several surnames beginning with New that nevertheless sound anything but.
Scottish and English, medieval variation of Nicholas
Often used in England, but here likely to be confused with the feminine Nicole. Nicol Williamson was a Scottish-born actor once described by playwright John Osborne as "the greatest actor since…
Italian variation of Nicola
Rhythmic form of popular name, chosen by actor Stanley Tucci for his son.
Latin and Scandinavian variation of Oliver
Unconventional nickname option that's best kept as a nickname.
Hungarian variation of Edmond
Properly pronounced, (OO-dun), an agreeable, almost witty name.
Armenian variation of John
Strong and appealing Armenian choice, but could be confused with Owen.
Anglicized variation of Gaelic Oisin
This Anglicized spelling adds a bit of a, well, sheen to the very popular Irish name Oisín.
Irish, variation of Ossian
"little dear"
This name relates to Oisin, a famous ancient Irish poet, the son of Finn MacCool.
