By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Londen is a contemporary masculine name that emerged as a place-name inspired alternative to the more traditional 'London.' With its modified spelling, the name maintains the sophisticated urban…
Lorren is a versatile masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the name Lawrence (meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'), serve as a variant spelling of Loren…
Scottish
"from Loudoun, Scotland"
Louden began as a habitational surname for people from the town of Loudoun in Scotland. It is occasionally used as a first name, such as that of writer Louden Wainwright Jr. and his son, folk singer…
Lowden is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from a surname that originally referred to someone who lived in a low-lying valley ("low dean"). The name carries a solid, grounded…
English
"den of the boar"
A neglected surname name that could substitute for the more common Gordon, which has in the past associated with the milk company and Elsie the Cow.
Lynden is a masculine name with English and Scottish origins, derived from Old English elements meaning 'linden tree hill' or 'lime tree valley.' It began as a surname indicating someone who lived…
Lyden is a masculine name with possible Germanic or Scandinavian roots. This uncommon name may be a variation of 'Leiden' or 'Lydon' or possibly derived from a surname. With its strong consonants and…
Variation of Lyndon
"linden tree hill"
The graceful, natural image of the verdant shade tree transcends any connection with President Johnson. A sturdy tree that can live for centuries, Linden was actually quite a popular boys' name from…
Mallen is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Ó Máilín, meaning 'descendant of Máel,' with 'máel' referring to a devotee or follower. As a first name, Mallen carries…
Marlen is a masculine name with diverse international origins. In Slavic countries, it gained popularity during the Soviet era as a combination of 'Marx' and 'Lenin,' reflecting revolutionary ideals.…
"valley of the eagle; high"
Arden is a gender-neutral name that's sleek and stylish but always seems to bob just below the surface of popularity, despite ticking all the boxes with its fashionable two-syllable, N-ending shape…
Marven is a variant spelling of Marvin, a name with Old English and Welsh origins meaning "sea friend" or "famous friend." The name comes from the Welsh name Mervyn or the Old English name Mærwine.…
Javien is a modern masculine name that likely emerged as a variant of Javier or possibly a blend of names like Javon and Damien. Javier has Spanish origins, derived from the place name Xavier, which…
Maximien is a masculine French form of Maximian, ultimately derived from the Latin name Maximianus, which means "belonging to Maximus" or "greatest." The name carries historical significance as it…
French, from Latin
"greatest"
Like Maximilian, but with an attractive French twist.
McEwen is a masculine name of Scottish origin that began as a surname meaning 'son of Ewen' or 'son of Eugene.' The Gaelic name Ewen (Eóghan) means 'born of the yew tree' or 'youth.' As part of the…
Macewen is a masculine name derived from the Scottish surname MacEwen or MacEwan. This patronymic surname originates from Gaelic elements 'mac' meaning 'son of' and 'Eoghan' (Owen), which means…
Merlen is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Merlin, the legendary wizard from Arthurian tales. The name has Celtic origins, possibly derived from elements meaning "sea…
Merven is an uncommon masculine name that may have evolved as a variant of Mervin or Marvin. Mervin comes from Old English elements meaning 'famous' and 'friend,' while Marvin derives from Welsh,…
Jacen is a modern masculine name that emerged in popular culture through the Star Wars expanded universe, where it was the name of Han Solo and Princess Leia's son in certain storylines. The name…
