By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Borys is a Slavic variant of the name Boris, primarily used in Ukrainian, Polish, and other Eastern European cultures. The name derives from the Turkic word "bogoris" meaning "short" or "wolf,"…
English
"meadow near the woods"
Another servile surname, this one connected to the go-between character in "Charlie's Angels."
Boslee is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern creation or rare variant. It may have emerged as a combination of elements from names like Bosley (an English surname meaning…
Boslea is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may have evolved as a variant of surnames like Bosley or place names found in parts of England. The name has a distinctive quality with…
Bosleigh is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary creation combining elements of traditional names. It may blend components like the prefix 'Bos-' (found in names like Bosley or…
Bosly is an uncommon masculine name with possible origins as a surname or place name. Likely derived from Old English elements 'bos' (house) and 'leah' (woodland clearing), it carries a pastoral,…
"well near the woods"
Waspy-sounding choice, well known in literature for Boswell's Life of Johnson .
Japanese
"peony"
One Japanese name that feels Western, though not quite American.
"he who lives in a broad valley"
Hitting bottom.
Word name
Not even for Brandy's twin brother.
Borbon is a masculine name with Spanish origins, derived from the historic House of Bourbon (Borbón in Spanish), one of Europe's most important royal houses that ruled countries including France,…
French occupational name
"herdsman"
So tied to being Jacqueline Kennedy's maiden name that it's best saved for a girl.
English and French
"bow-maker, cattle herder"
Two completely different images come from its national pronunciations -- BOY-err or boy-AY -- the latter giving it an effete French accent.
Irish and English
"town near the Boyne"
That sound again.
Biblical place-name
A city in southern Jordan that some believe will be the site of the Second Coming.
Irish
"salmon"
This now-popular name has spawned several different spellings. Many parents choose it solely for its style and sound, but we like the history behind this version: the bradan feasa is the "Salmon of…
Bradin is a modern masculine name that likely evolved as a variation of names like Braden, Brandon, or Brady. Its origins might be linked to Old English terms meaning 'broad valley' or 'broad hill.'…
Bradun is a masculine name that appears to be a modern spelling variation of Braden or Braden. These names derive from an Irish surname meaning 'salmon' or from an Old English term meaning 'broad…
Braedin is a masculine name with Celtic and Gaelic roots, generally considered a modern variant of names like Braden or Braeden. The name typically means 'broad' or 'wide valley', suggesting openness…
Bradeon is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Braden, Bradyn, or Brady. It likely shares roots with the traditional English surname Bradford, meaning 'broad…
