By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"land with hills"
The Anglophile Howard.
English spelling variation of Eberhard
"hardy"
An older form of Everett that stays closer to its Germanic roots. Distinguished Everard is the name of several historical figures and literary characters, including a minor hobbit in The Lord of the…
"brave heart"
Memorable thanks to the Robert Redford character, Hubbell Gardiner, who captivated the young Barbra Streisand in the classic movie, "The Way We Were", Hubbell is an English surname, likely derived…
"riverside"
Eaton's similarity to Eton gives it an upscale Old School feel, though in the U.S. a name that sound like eatin' could have teasin' potential. Eaton could also sound like the much-more-familiar Ethan…
"hunter's settlement"
If Hunter just isn't full enough for you, place name Huntington might be a better option.
"grace protector"
Eastman is a solid, old-style Atlantic seaboard surname. But as a first name, we think Easton works better.
"from the Iron One's estate"
A noble surname from northern England that has occasionally been used as a first name.
English, possible variation of Ivan
So identified with the hero of the Sir Walter Scott novel, it would be almost impossible for any boy to carry.
English variation of Yves
"yew wood"
Smooth and sleek one-syllable name, sometimes suggested for Sagittarius boys.
English occupational name
"doorkeeper"
Literary, occupational, and very neglected.
"dark stone"
A two-syllable surname feel puts this name of an important English saint in the running -- though it could sound like a confused cross between Duncan and Dustin.
English and Dutch variation of Hubert
More user-friendly than the original.
Medieval English variation of Tristan, “noise or sorrowful"
This version of Tristan, known to English Lit students from the novel Tristram Shandy , is rarely used in this country, but, though its similarity to the popular Tristan could prove confusing, still…
English from French Germain
A more modern- sounding alternative to Harman.
English, diminutive of Robert
"bright fame"
A Robert nickname out of use for hundreds of years, but now sounds cooler than Bob or Rob for a modern boy.
"cloth merchant"
Other occupational names would be more commonly accepted, though the Mad Men character has certainly brought it to the fore.
English from French
"from Orsay"
Associated all through the swing years with bandleader brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.
English place-name
With Devon so overused, consider a move to the undiscovered neighboring county -- though it's nowhere near as euphonious, rhyming with corset.
"Roger's son"
Fresh way to pass down Roger.
"low, rolling hills"
Unusual, but clear and strong.
