Boy Names That End in -er
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Ollyver
Ollyver is a distinctive spelling variation of Oliver, a masculine name with medieval French origins derived from the Norman French name 'Olivier.' The name's etymology may connect to the Latin…
Olyver
Olyver represents a stylized variant spelling of Oliver, a name with Norman French origins derived from the Old Norse name Áleifr or the Latin term "olivarius" meaning "olive tree planter." This…
Oliwjer
Oliwjer is a masculine name that represents a modern Polish spelling variation of Oliver. The traditional name Oliver has Germanic origins meaning 'olive tree,' symbolizing peace and fruitfulness, or…
Oomer
Oomer is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Omar or Omer. The traditional name Omar has Arabic origins meaning "flourishing" or "long-lived," while Omer has Hebrew…
Painter
Occupational name
Painter is among the most creative choices in this very fashionable category of names, with a particularly pleasant sound. Whereas most occupational names conjure up physical labor, this one feels…
Paynter
Paynter is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to someone who worked as a painter, whether an artist or a house painter. The unique spelling evolved from…
Rafer
Rafer is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Old Norse 'Ragnfriðr' meaning 'peace-ruler,' or it could be related to the Old English 'rǣd' meaning 'counsel'…
Raffer
Raffer is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly deriving from occupational surnames related to rafting or transporting goods. It could also be a variant of names like Rafferty, which has…
Sameer
Sameer is a masculine name of Arabic and Indian subcontinental origin, meaning 'companion in evening conversation' or 'evening breeze.' In Arabic (سمير), it refers to someone who engages in pleasant…
Gardiner
Gardiner is a masculine name of Old French and English origin functioning primarily as a surname before its occasional use as a first name. Derived from the occupational term for one who tends or…
Danger
English word name
"exposure to injury, pain, harm, or loss"
Prime example of the aggressive word names that are an off-the-grid branch of the new macho names. Makes Cannon, Maverick, and Ranger feel almost soft and sensitive by comparison.
Whistler
English occupational name
"one who whistles"
A new entry in the fashionable occupational name category -- and a jolly job it must be -- with the added attraction of relating to the great early 20th century American artist James Abbott McNeill…
Cager
Short form of Micajah, Hebrew
"Who is like God?"
Sounds a bit like a nickname in a Dickens novel, but this short form was used in New England a few centuries ago, back when names like Micajah were popular. Both short and long forms are now ripe for…
Striker
English word name
Striker is one of the new gang of boys' names that have two syllables, end in -er, spring from words, and have a macho, even aggressive meaning and image. Other examples include Breaker, Heller, and…
Breaker
English word name
One of the aggressive new boys' names, ala Tracker and Heller, that have become fashionable among parents who are courting trouble.
Springer
English surname
"jumper, leaper"
This lively, springy, rarely used surname name has an interesting history. For the English, German, Dutch and Ashkenazic Jews it was a nickname for a lively person or traveling entertainer, deriving…
Rohmer
German surname
"pilgrim; fame"
Like other stylish choices from Roman to Romy to Romeo, Rohmer is a German surname that relates to both Roman pilgrims and the root word for fame. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Noah Baumbach chose this…
Jeter
French or German surname
"throw away; foundling; jet"
Jeter, which of course is used as a first name only because of Yankee star Derek, rhymes with Peter and may be derived from the French surname Jette, which was often bestowed on foundlings because it…
Drover
English occupational surname
"driver of sheep or cattle"
Drover, an ancient occupational surname, is right in step with today's styles and would make a distinctive choice. Drover and brothers are fresh updates of such now-widely-used names as Carter and…
Drummer
Occupational word name
Drummer entered the baby name lexicon thanks to blogger No Big Dill, who chose it for her newborn son, who joins five older sisters. Drummer is right in step with other occupational names in vogue…