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Variation of Mackenzie or Kinsey, English, Scottish
"Son of Kenneth; son of Kinsey"
Part Mackenzie, part Kinsey, Mackinsey could work for someone who loves both.
Mackenzey is an uncommon masculine variant spelling of Mackenzie, a name of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'fair one.' Originally a surname derived from 'Mac' (son of) and…
Irish
"little dog"
A jovial and jaunty Irish name, the title of a long-gone TV crime drama, this would make an appealing choice. Slight downside: Maddy is already a mega-popular nickname for Madeline/Madelyn and…
English
"son of Matthew"
Madison was at one time a strictly boys' presidential name, reaching as high as Number 311 at the end of the nineteenth century. That all changed in 1985 when it entered the girls' list, zooming up…
Variation of Muhammad
See MUHAMMAD.
Gilleabart is a masculine name with Scottish Gaelic origins, representing a Gaelic form of Gilbert. The first element 'gille' means 'servant of' or 'devoted to,' a common prefix in many Gaelic names.…
"chief secretary"
Of the names derived from titles, this is one of the least obvious (unless you are of German extraction). Chancellor also has the attraction of offering the exciting - and very on-trend - nickname…
Gilibeirt is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling or elaboration of Gilbert. The name Gilbert itself has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning "bright pledge" or…
Makary is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian cultures. It's derived from the Greek name Makarios, meaning 'blessed' or 'happy.' This name has deep…
Giannino is a masculine Italian name that functions as an affectionate diminutive of Gianni, which itself is a short form of Giovanni (Italian for John). With roots in Hebrew meaning 'God is…
Color name
"deep sky-blue"
Cerulean is just beginning to be heard as a name thanks to its distinctive sounds and the appealing electric-sky-blue it evokes. Reminiscent of Ocean, Aurelian, Cyrus, and Caspian, it was given to…
"devotee of the church"
Too close to baloney.
Manfredo is a masculine name of Italian and Germanic origin. It combines the Germanic elements 'man' (meaning 'man') and 'fred' (meaning 'peace'), thus conveying the meaning 'man of peace.' The name…
Manollo is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Manolo, which itself is a diminutive form of Manuel. With Spanish origins, Manuel derives from the Hebrew name Emmanuel, meaning…
English, French, German
"elf ruler, bright elf; noble bear"
Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.…
Maazyahu is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, likely connected to biblical naming traditions. The '-yahu' suffix is a theophoric element referring to YHWH (Yahweh), the Hebrew name for God,…
Combination of Gian and Carlo, Italian variations of John and Charles
In Italy, a common melding of two popular names, heard in the US as well. Giancarlo Stanton is a power-hitting right fielder for the New York Yankees. Side note: when he first joined the leagues, he…
French variation of Marcel
"little warrior"
Mime Marcel Marceau actually had two versions of the same name. Marcel, Marceau, Marcella, Marcus, Mark -- all are variation of the Roman mythological name Mars, the god of war.
Latin
"young warrior"
This ancient Roman family name, first borne by the distinguished Marcus Claudius Marcellus and later by two popes, is a possibilty in the hot new category of names from antiquity.
Italian surname
Benvenuto Cellini, the great Italian sculptor and writer -- a true Renaissance man -- could inspire this creative choice.
