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Place name
Place names for boys are few and far between; this one would make a singular choice. Prince William of Wales uses this as a surname when required, as in his military life; Jimmy Wales is the…
English
"from the white ford"
Quintessentially, stylelessly preppy.
"from the western brook"
Pompous and pretentious.
"from farm by a spring"
Although it connotes a sense of well-being, not likely to be a popular choice.
"home of the Wassa people"
Lincoln, Tyler, Taylor, Jackson, Jefferson, Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Kennedy, Carter -- yes. Washington -- probably not.
"farm near the willows; willow town"
Energetic Willoughby is a familiar last name, but, as yet, makes for a unique choice in the first spot. An unexpected way to get to popular short forms Will and Billy, Willoughby could make an…
"friend's farm"
This spelling of Winton has gotten considerable buzz via jazz musician Wynton Marsalis.
"friend's village"
Proper Bostonian.
"cottage near a stream"
One of many stuffy British W surnames that would subject an American boy to years of teasing before growing into it at age fifty.
"from the western cottage"
If you find West not substantial enough, this would make a more solid path to it.
"dweller at the white cliff"
Haitian-born rap superstar and humanitarian Wyclef ("Fugees") Jean has lent this name a powerful musical beat.
English occupational name
"wagon maker"
A surname style name that could make an alternative to Wayne or Wyatt.
"battle stone"
Dignified first name of poet W. H. Auden, less exposed than his currently stylish surname.
"agreeable, lighthearted"
A sweet, modern descriptive name, with a wholesome and winning feel, Winsome means "appealing, fresh, simple, innocent" or "cheerful and lighthearted." Some may find it a little too cutesy, but with…
"at the river crossing"
An established male name that might cross over to the girls' side -- though if it's a water name you're after, there are so many prettier choices.
"purposeful peace"
Hopelessly nerdy.