By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"fruitful, productive"
A name that is used to describe a handsome or clever boy, and is also an Israeli place-name.
"fruit of God"
An obscure Hebrew name that would not be many parents' first choice.
Porty is an uncommon masculine name with a playful, distinctive quality. It may have developed as a nickname for Porter, which historically referred to a doorkeeper or gatekeeper, or as a diminutive…
Portie is a diminutive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a nickname for Porter, which originally denoted an occupational surname for a doorkeeper or gatekeeper, from Latin…
Literary name
One of Alexandre Dumas' Three Musketeers, probably better than the perfume-scented Aramis.
English
"land near the port"
There are two lovely Portlands, in Maine and Oregon, but not many babies with their name.
"maker of drinking and storage vessels"
Could join such up-and-comers as Miller and Gardener, though the "potty" and Harry Potter associations are strong and potentially unappealing these days.
Powel is a masculine name with Welsh and Polish origins. In Welsh, it evolved as a variant of Powell, which itself derives from the given name Paul (from Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble').…
Word name
The singular version sounds more contemporary.
Hindi
"light, lantern"
One of the more familiar Hindu choices, with built-in depth and a suggestion of enlightenment.
Nature name
An evocative, windswept choice that is part of the third generation of western-influenced names, picking up where first Jesse and then Dakota left off, though with a slight feminine edge.
Printiss is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Prentice or Prentiss. These names originated as English surnames derived from the word "apprentice," referring to…
Prentiss originated as an English surname derived from the word 'apprentice,' referring to someone who was learning a trade or craft. As a given name, it has transitioned primarily to use as a…
Prentis is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the word "apprentice," which historically referred to someone learning a trade or craft under a master. As a surname-turned-first-name,…
Prestcot is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, evolved from an English surname and place name meaning "priest's cottage" or "priest's dwelling." This distinctive name carries an air of…
Prescot is a masculine name of English origin derived from an Old English place name meaning "priest's cottage" or "priest's dwelling." It combines the elements "preost" (priest) and "cot" (cottage…
Prestcott is a masculine name with strong Anglo-Saxon roots, appearing to be a variant spelling of Prescott. Originally an English surname meaning 'priest's cottage' or 'priest's dwelling,' it…
Presly is a modern masculine name that emerged as a variation of Presley, which itself began as an English surname meaning 'priest's meadow' or 'priest's clearing.' The name gained significant…
Priestly is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English occupational surname referring to someone who worked for a priest or had priest-like qualities. As a first name, it represents the…
Prestley is a masculine name with English origins, evolved from the surname and place name 'Priestley,' which historically meant 'priest's meadow' or 'clearing belonging to a priest.' The modern…
