Updated November 2023
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Scottish and English
"from the burnt house"
The final s turns this name into a manservant.
Burnie is a masculine name that typically originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Bernard or Burns. It can also derive from place names like the town of Burnie in Tasmania, Australia. The name…
French variation of Albert
"noble, bright"
Likely to be pronounced AW-bert in English, short forms Aubie and Bertie give this rare French name quirky modern appeal.
Burnice is a masculine name variant of the more common Bernice, which derives from Greek 'Berenikē' meaning 'bringing victory.' This spelling with 'u' instead of 'e' gives the name a distinctive…
English
"island of the brook"
Though they sound exactly alike, this spelling makes it much more elegant than Bernie.
Auberron is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Germanic elements or representing a creative modern invention. The name may blend 'auber' (related to auburn…
Burnett is a masculine name of Old French and Germanic origins, derived from the word 'brun' meaning 'brown' or 'dark-haired/complexioned.' It originated as a surname for people with brown hair or…
English from French
"brown"
We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.
English, French, German
"elf ruler, bright elf; noble bear"
Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.…
Altyn is a masculine name of Turkic origin particularly common in Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey. The name literally means "gold" or "golden" in several Turkic…
Agusztav appears to be a Hungarian variant of the classic name Gustav or Augustus, combining elements of both. The name has Germanic origins, with 'Gustav' traditionally meaning 'staff of the Goths'…
English surname
"little brown"
Burnell had some life as a first name in the early decades of the 20th century. Today, a handful of baby boys are still given the name, perhaps in honor of one of its famous bearers.
"the brook"
Has a certain fiery charm.
French
"white, dawn"
A rare French name deriving from Latin albus "white", also related to the French word for "dawn", aube .
Burnard is a masculine name of Old English and German origin. It's a variant spelling of Bernard, derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong', thus…
Burnaby is a masculine name of English origin, derived from Old English elements meaning "stream or brook by the warrior's fort." It originated as a surname and place name before transitioning to…
"morning love song"
Where as a serenade is an evening love song, an aubade is sung first thing in the morning.
Burn is a masculine name with origins as an English surname derived from either geographic locations (someone who lived near a stream or 'burn' in Old English) or from the Old English personal name…
Place-name
One place-name that's far off the beaten track, and better for girls, despite the connection with the dated Irma.
"from the place by the wood"
Family surname or feminist statement name? Either way, this literary surname has a cool, current sound.