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Aerricko is an extremely rare masculine name with modern origins. It appears to be a creative variant of the name Eric or Erick, with additional embellishments. The traditional name Eric derives from…
Icelandic from Norse
"breaker"
Popular in it's native Iceland, where Breki is almost four times as likely to be used as a middle name than as a first.
Brecon is a masculine name with Welsh geographic origins, taken from the market town and mountain range (Brecon Beacons) in southern Wales. The name evokes the rugged, natural beauty of the Welsh…
Allcott is a rare masculine surname that has occasionally transitioned to first name usage. It originates from Old English elements, likely derived from "Ealdcot" meaning "old cottage" or possibly a…
Hebrew
"panels of cedar"
A straightforward and intriguing Hebrew name that feels fresher than the popular Ezra.
Irish
"freckled, speckled"
This Irish name of a saint from the Isle of Aran also appears in myth and fantasy fiction, giving it an intriguing, mystical air. Some modern parents are attempting to update the spelling, as in the…
Persian
"aryan"
Aryobarzanes or Aryo Barzan, meaning "exalting the Aryans", is the name of a Persian hero who fought against Alexander the Great in 330 BC.
Allaster is a masculine name of Scottish origin, representing a variant spelling of Alastair or Alasdair, which ultimately derive from the Greek name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind.' This…
Aerrick is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative variant of Eric or Erik, which derives from Old Norse elements meaning 'ever' or 'eternal' and 'ruler' or 'king.' The distinctive…
"strife"
Breasal is one native Irish name virtually never used in the US. It's better known via its surname form, Breslin, as in classic New York columnist Jimmy.
English word name
One of the aggressive new boys' names, ala Tracker and Heller, that have become fashionable among parents who are courting trouble.
Breácan is a masculine Irish name pronounced approximately as "BRAY-uh-kun." It derives from the Irish word "breac," meaning "speckled" or "freckled." Historically, it may have been used as a…
Allastaire is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Alastair or Alistair, which derived from the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Alasdair). It carries the powerful meaning…
Occupational name
"worker with brass"
Would be an obscure but winning entry in this category, except for its similarity to the word brassiere, which would certainly arouse unwanted attention in grade school.
Brazer is an uncommon masculine name with primarily English origins. It likely developed as an occupational surname for someone who worked with brass or was a brazier (a craftsman who worked with…
Allarick is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Alaric, a historic Germanic name meaning "ruler of all" or "all-powerful ruler." The original Alaric was a famous Visigothic…
Portuguese, variation of French Blaise, meaning uncertain
An interesting single-syllable name pronounced brahsh.
Braynard is an extremely rare masculine name that likely originated as an unusual surname adaptation. It may be related to the Germanic name Bernard ('brave as a bear') with altered spelling to…
Allaric is a masculine name of Germanic origin, likely a variant spelling of the more common Alaric. Historically significant, Alaric was the name of the Visigoth king who conquered Rome in 410 CE.…
French and English surname
"noble and brave"
Derived from the personal name Adalhard.