By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Word name
" assault-specialist soldier; grenade"
A bold word name, a grenadier refers to a soldier who throws grenades during battles. Originally, when it started being used as a term in the 18th century, it referred to those who threw hand…
English
"one who lives near a grove of trees"
Clunky for a boy, but with the potential to be cool, this one hasn't caught on for girls. While it did see some use in the 1920s, the tiny numbers may be the result of data input errors.
Word name or diminutive of Gruffudd, English, Welsh
"rough; strong lord"
As an English word name, Gruff is rough round the outside with playful air, similar to Rowdy or Wilder, while as a Welsh nickname, it comes from the more stately Gruffudd meaning "strong lord". It…
English diminutive of Augusta, Latin
"great, magnificient"
Boyish nicknames for girls are trending! Gus - short for the proper Augusta - fits alongside casual cool girls Jo and Lou. With August and Gus rising for boys, maybe Gus will be next to cross over.
"great, magnificent"
Gussie fits the growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Charlie and Frankie. But Gussie is a bit fussy — try Gus.
English, German
"enclosure, hedge"
A preppy surname of hidden German origin that would fit right in with currently trendy s-ending boy names like Brooks and Hayes, Haines ultimately comes from the name Hagen. Also spelled as Haynes,…
"shallow river nook; hawk's ford"
A surname-style choice with two cool nickname options — retro Hal and on-trend Ford — Halford is an Anglo-Saxon place name that appears on the map in various places across England. It is made up of…
Alternative spelling of Hallam, English
"at the rocks, at the nook"
A way to Hal and an alternative to Callum, with English surname refers to somewhere rocky. Also spelled as Hallam (the form used by the poet Lord Tennyson for his son, in honor of his friend, Arthur…
Short form of Hamilton, English and Scottish
"treeless hill"
Scottish curler Hammy McMillan Jr pulls off this unlikely nickname and might make it feel like a cool alternative to Harry. For some, however, it may ever be associated with hamsters and ham.
Diminutive of John, Hann, or Iohannes, English
"god is gracious"
A Medieval nickname for names in the "John" family, including Hann, Iohannes, and Johan, Hankin is a rare choice these days and has never appeared in the US stats. Nevertheless, it has an almost…
English surname
"descendent of Hankin; descendent of Henry"
Hankins is a cool, surname-style name with an intuitive nickname and a fashionable -s ending. It likely emerged as a patronymic of Hankin (a Medieval nickname for John) or from Henry, Henrik, or Henk…
Literary name
"hare town"
Used by Emily Brontë in her novel Wuthering Heights , Hareton is a distinctive, rugged and literature-inspired choice. With the sounds of an English place name and the vibes of a last name as a first…
"deer marshland"
Harker sounds like an occupational name, but this surname actually derives from several English places, meaning either "male deer", "hare" or "gray marshland". It can also be used as a nickname for…
Diminutive of Harriet, English
"home ruler"
An unusual diminutive of Harriet, that might work for a girl who doesn't suit Hattie or Hettie, but isn't keen on being Harri either. Ultimately a feminine form of Henry, it means "home ruler".…
Variation of Hartland, English
"stag land, deer land"
The name Hart is both cool and sweet, but Hartlen provides a longer form that fits in well with the likes of Rowen, Holland, and Harlow. A unisex name that leans masculine in the US, it is derived…
English word name
"widespread destruction or mayhem"
While some parents are going for Truce, Haven, Peace, and Klarity, others are opting for Riot (or Ryatt), Wilder, Pistol — and now, Havoc. Given to a small number of boys each year since 2008, this…
"hawk's meadow"
Derived from an English surname, Hawksley ticks the boxes as a surname and as a nature name. It's got the edgy feel of Talon and Wolf, and the on-trend sounds of Harley, Oakley, and Wesley. Meaning…
English diminutive of Henrietta, English, or Mehetabel, Hebrew
"estate ruler; God makes happy"
A classic short form of Henrietta, also seen as a nickname for Mehetabel.
Diminutive of Hugh, English from German
"mind, intellect"
Hewet is a masculine name with medieval English origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Hugh, which derives from the Germanic element 'hug' meaning 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'spirit.' This charming…
"deer meadow; doe in the clearing"
Slightly rugged and windswept, Hindley notably appears in Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights , borne by the elder son of the Earnshaw family. The name of two English towns, it combines the Old English…
