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Plant name from Greek
"rosary pea"
Spanish surname and nature name
This name has two distinctive associations: the Southwestern natural formation of a gully or stream, and the Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo.
Alford is an English surname-turned-first-name with Old English origins, derived from 'ald' meaning old and 'ford' meaning river crossing, literally signifying "old river ford." As a given name, it…
Bowers is an English occupational surname that has transitioned into occasional use as a given name. Derived from Old English, it originally referred to someone who worked as a bower maker (a builder…
Roman family name
Arrius appears in the fourteenth century writings of Geoffrey Chaucer, but this name is even older. Arrius was a Roman general, and he appears briefly in Starz original series Spartacus . With names…
Alfonzus is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Alfonso or Alphonse. These names derive from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'funs' meaning 'ready' or…
Aedin is a masculine name with Gaelic origins, serving as a variant spelling of the Irish name Aodán (or Aidan). Derived from the Old Irish element 'aed' meaning 'fire,' it carries connotations of…
Bower comes from English surname origins, derived from the Old English word 'bur,' referring to a cottage or dwelling, particularly one in a leafy enclosure or garden. Historically, it was an…
Spanish
"warlike"
Less substantial than many other Latin choices.
French occupational name
"herdsman"
So tied to being Jacqueline Kennedy's maiden name that it's best saved for a girl.
English
"one who lives near a stream"
A surname with more force than most.
Italian variation of Henry and Harry
"estate ruler"
Think Harry with a go-getter ending.
Bourn is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a surname meaning 'stream' or 'brook.' It comes from Old English 'burna' or Middle English 'bourne,' referring to a small stream or…
Bourke is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from the surname de Búrca or Burke, which comes from the Norman 'de Burgh' meaning 'from the fortress or stronghold.' The name entered…
Arriel is a masculine name with multiple possible origins and interpretations. It may be a variation of Ariel, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'lion of God' or 'God's altar.' The doubled 'r' gives it…
Alfonz is a masculine name that represents a Central European variant of Alphonse or Alfonso, which derives from the Old Germanic name Adalfuns, meaning 'noble and ready' or 'noble and eager.'…
Aeddan is a masculine name of Welsh origin, a variant of the name Aidan. Derived from the Old Welsh element 'aed' meaning 'fire,' the name carries connotations of passion, warmth and spirit. In Welsh…
Polish variation of Abraham
Word name
Not even for Brandy's twin brother.
Nature name
A tough and rugged nature name.