Updated November 2023
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Old English
Brinstan was a Bishop of Wincester. This old English name has real potential for resurrection.
British place and surname
A rarely used Nottinghamshire place name of the sort now being considered for girls.
Brinn is a name with Celtic origins, derived from the Welsh name 'Bryn' meaning 'hill' or 'mound'. While traditionally more common as a feminine name, it has emerged as a masculine option with a…
Brinly is a modern masculine name with English origins, possibly derived from places like Brinley or Brindley in England. The name has a crisp, contemporary sound while maintaining a traditional…
English
"burnt meadow"
Surname name with feminine final ley. The Welsh name Bryn, though also unisex and veering toward the girl world, is far more attractive.
Brinleigh is a modern masculine name that blends elements of traditional Celtic surnames with contemporary naming trends. It appears to be a masculine adaptation combining the Welsh surname Bryn…
Ashrith is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, primarily used in Indian culture, particularly in southern India. The name carries beautiful meanings, often interpreted as "divine blessing,"…
Arabic
"the shining one"
An alternate name for Alhena, one of the stars in the Gemini constellation.
Invented name
The European-sounding name of the husband of Little House on the Prairie author Laura Ingalls Wilder actually arose as an Anglicisation of an Arabic name: "Way back in the time of the crusades there…
Afonso is a masculine Portuguese and Galician form of the name Alfonso, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'ready' or 'eager.' This name carries significant historical weight in…
Brinlee is a modern masculine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends blending elements of traditional surnames with creative spelling. Likely derived from variations of the Irish surname…
Brindly is a rare masculine name with English origins, likely derived from the place name Brindle in Lancashire, England. The suffix '-ly' gives it a distinctive, melodic quality. The name may be…
Ashor is a masculine name with ancient Mesopotamian connections, possibly derived from Ashur, the Assyrian god who gave his name to the Assyrian civilization. The name carries historical weight,…
Brindley is an English surname that has transitioned into use as a masculine given name. It originated as a locational surname derived from places in England, particularly from Old English elements…
Welsh
"hill"
The many variations of Brynn are far more popular for girls than boys in the US, but if you’d like to use it on a son, Brin is the most masculine of all the spelling options. It’s a very popular name…
Sanskrit
"without sorrow"
This name was borne by Ashoka the Great, a 3rd-century BC emperor of India, and inspired the Star Wars character name Ahsoka.
Brily appears to be a contemporary masculine name creation, possibly derived as a variation of names like Briley, Riley, or a combination of elements from names beginning with 'Br-' such as Bryce or…
Brilie is an uncommon masculine name with modern origins. It appears to be a contemporary creation, possibly derived from combining elements of names like Brian or Bradley with fashionable ending…
English word name, a type of masonry
An unusual variation on the "ash" names, Ashlar is a great choice for those who know their architecture - Ashlar is a type of fine-cut masonry work.
Allystair is a distinctive variant spelling of Alistair or Alastair, names derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of mankind." This unique spelling incorporates elements of popular…