By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Gordie is a masculine diminutive of Gordon, a name with Scottish origins derived from a place name meaning 'great hill' or 'spacious fort.' Gordie gained particular recognition in North America…
Graeson is a modern masculine name that emerged as a variation of Grayson, which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of Gregory.' The alternative spelling with 'ae'…
Grainger is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to a granary keeper or grain merchant, derived from the Old French 'grangier.' As a first name, it represents…
Grantley is a distinguished masculine name originating from English surname traditions. Derived from Old English elements meaning 'grant's clearing' or 'grant's meadow,' it refers to a woodland area…
Gustave is a masculine name of Swedish and French origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'Gautr' (referring to the Geats people of southern Sweden) and 'stafr' meaning 'staff' or 'support.' The…
Turkish
"emperor, ruler"
A Turkish twist on the trend for ruler names. Spelled Håkan, this is the Swedish form of Haakon. It may also be a Native American name meaning "fiery".
Halden is a masculine name with Norwegian and English roots. It originates as a place name meaning 'half valley' or 'half dale,' derived from Old Norse elements. While not among the most common…
English word name
"good-looking"
A better idea: how about you choose a name that means handsome, like Beau or Hasan or Irvin?
English
"army guard"
With Yale and Brown in the mainstream, why not this upscale college name and surname as well.
Spelling variation of Hawthorne
The version with the e at the end relates to novelist Nathaniel, so that may be the one most parents attracted to this unusual name would choose. Hawthorn nudges it toward the nature category:…
English and Scottish surname
"son of Henry"
A handsome surname derived from Henry, like Henderson and Hendrix.
Huston is a masculine name with English origins, primarily derived from an English surname meaning 'Hugh's town' or 'Hugh's settlement.' Sometimes considered a variation of Houston, Huston has…
