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German occupational name
"little hewer"
Hack is, unfortunately, both an unappealing word and sound.
English, German
"enclosure, hedge"
A preppy surname of hidden German origin that would fit right in with currently trendy s-ending boy names like Brooks and Hayes, Haines ultimately comes from the name Hagen. Also spelled as Haynes,…
German
"little home-lover"
One you might like for its cozy meaning, but there is that Pied Piper rat connection.
Diminutive of Johan, German variation of John
"God is gracious"
Nicknames ending in o are invariably cute, though this one is a boys' name in its own right. And not just any boy name, but a saint's name no less. Saint Hanno, aka Saint Anno, was an 10th century…
"little bright warrior"
A possible new entry in the Hayden-Corbin two-syllable boys' name club.
Halward is a masculine name of Old Norse and Germanic origin, combining elements meaning 'rock' or 'stone' with 'guardian' or 'protector.' This powerful etymology creates a name that suggests…
"war ruler"
When you like Eric, but wish it were longer; also the name of a great early English poet.
"hard, strong man"
A viable choice that may be growing on your family tree. Hartman Turnbow was a part of Mississippi's "First Fourteen", the first group of African Americans who attempted to register to vote in the…
"courageous in battle"
Baby-naming rule #984: forget any name that contains the syllable wig.
German diminutive of Heinrich
Heinz has become a cartoonish German name, prone to ketchup teasing.
"bright, brilliant"
A li'l hell-raiser name in the Ryder-Rogue-Rebel vein.
"brave protector"
Photographer Newton...or that hard thing you wear on your head.
Heribert is a masculine name of ancient Germanic origin, combining the elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous,' thus translating to 'brilliant warrior' or 'famous…