Updated November 2023
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Audun is an ancient Norse masculine name with deep Scandinavian roots, particularly prominent in Norway. Derived from Old Norse elements, it's typically interpreted as meaning 'friend of prosperity'…
Alvario is a masculine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, likely a variation of Alvaro. Derived from ancient Germanic elements, possibly from 'all' (all) and 'wers' (guardian, protector),…
Celtic
"owner of horses"
What a novel choice for those choosing to honor their Celtic heritage or love of horses (or both). One can imagine a little Ahearne running wildly through lush green fields.
English
"meadow of oak trees"
Acker is a surname name that has not seen much use to date, but given it's lush nature meaning (and the fact that it also means "friend" in Somerset slang) this could be a cute choice for parents…
Acie likely has multiple origin possibilities. It may have developed as a nickname or variant spelling of the name Ace, derived from the Latin "as" meaning "unit" or "one," which became associated…
Aare is a distinctive masculine name with Scandinavian and Estonian origins. In Estonian, the name is connected to the word for 'honor' or 'dignity,' giving it a noble connotation. It may also relate…
Byrleigh is a modern masculine name that combines elements of traditional surnames with contemporary spelling trends. It likely developed as a variant of Burley or Burleigh, which were originally…
English word name
"bird"
The name of the teenaged son on the dear departed television show "Huff."
Lithuanian deity
The god of storms in Lithuanian mythology. With (unrelated) Audrey at the top of the girl name charts, Audros feels like a handsome masculine successor.
Byran is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Byron, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name. The name gained significant popularity after the fame of…
English variation of Byron
Why not stick with the original.
Audrick is a masculine name that combines elements of traditional Germanic naming patterns. It likely blends the prefix "Aud-" (meaning "wealth" or "fortune" in Old Germanic languages) with the…
German
"elf warrior"
This name woould be hard to picture in a contemporary kindergarten, though it does have some cultural cred via Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto. Aalto would actually make a more…
Bynum is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins. It originated as a locational surname for someone from Bynum, a place name derived from Old English elements meaning "by the…
Byll is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bill, which itself is traditionally a diminutive of William. The unusual 'y' spelling gives this classic name a…
Old Norse
"barley"
Byggvir is a Norse mythology character associated with barley, grain, and harvest.
"by the enclosure"
For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.
"prosperity"
In Norse mythology, Auðr is a male character — son of the night and uncle of Thor. However, even before its mention in the Prose Edda, Auðr was primarily a female name. It survives today as Auður, a…
Alvan is a masculine name with ancient roots, likely derived from various sources including Old English, where it may have meant 'elf friend,' or from Arabic where similar names relate to 'high' or…
Hebrew
"contempt"
A name used in the Old Testament, as well as a variation of Buzz.