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Ellson is an uncommon masculine name of English origin, likely derived as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ellis' or 'son of Elias.' Ellis itself comes from the biblical name Elijah, meaning…
Ellswerth is a rare masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Ellsworth. It derives from Old English origins, combining elements meaning 'Elli's enclosure' or 'Elli's homestead,' where…
English
"nobleman's estate"
One of the many El- names for boys that boomed in the 1910s and 1920s, but has long been out of fashion. This surname/place name has an aristocratic flavor, and a creative namesake in the artist…
Ellton is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Elton, which originated as an English surname derived from place names combining elements meaning 'old town' or 'Ella's town.' This…
Ellwood is a masculine name of Old English origin, composed of the elements 'ell' (old, elder, or foreign) and 'wood' (forest). This surname-turned-first-name literally means 'elder forest' or 'old…
Ellyson is a masculine name that likely originated as a surname derived from a patronymic meaning 'son of Ellis' or 'son of Elias.' Ellis itself comes from the biblical Elijah, meaning 'Jehovah is…
English, German, Norse, Danish tree name
"red, brown"
Strong, straight, and leafy, one of the new tree names used mostly as middles.
Elmar is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'noble' or 'famous' (el) and 'famous' or 'renowned' (mar). The name has been used throughout northern Europe, particularly…
Hebrew
"servant of God"
Avdel is an obscure Old Testament name with a straightforward feel and sound and the fashionable A initial. One to consider if you want a highly unusual yet not difficult Hebrew or Biblical name.
Azerbaijani, English
"nobleman; world or country commander; ruler of the people"
Elmir can either be an alternative form of the Old English Elmer, tying it to nobility and fame, or it is a popular Azerbaijani choice that blends the Turkic element el with the Arabic amir to form a…
Italian from German
"protector"
Elmo, like fellow Sesame Street characters Kermit and Grover, has a hard time being taken seriously. (It isn't easy being red either.) But Elmo also calls to mind the image of St. Elmo's fire--the…
"moor with elm trees"
Boys' names beginning with "El" were all the rage in the 1910s, but today Elmore - along with Elwin, Ellsworth and others - has barely been used for decades. It has literary connections through…
French, place name
A picturesque city in eastern France that would make an unusual and stylish addition to the list of place names off the map.
Authur is an alternative spelling of Arthur, a masculine name with deep historical and legendary significance. The traditional Arthur derives from Celtic origins, possibly meaning 'bear' (arth)…
Word and occupational name
"writer"
An occupation name with a preppy, scholarly air, Author could fit in alongside Arthur and August or Chosen and Booker, in terms of sound and style. Author saw more usage that you might think in the…
Breton and French
"light"
This beautiful Breton saint's name peaked at #127 in France in 2006. It's still in the Top 500 there today, but remains almost unknown outside of France.
Auther is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Arthur, a classic name with ancient Celtic origins. While Arthur stems from the Celtic 'artos' (bear) combined with 'viros' (man)…
Cornish saint's name
A handsome Cornish saint's name whose meaning is unknown. A more unusual alternative to Austin.
Literary name, Sindarin
"star dome"
The elven ruler of Rivendell in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings .