By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Buel is a masculine name with American roots, possibly originating as a surname derived from the Old English 'bula' meaning 'young bull' or as a variant of Buell. The name gained modest usage in the…
Modern nickname, also color name
Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.
Birk is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It derives from the Old Norse 'björk' or German 'birke,' both meaning 'birch tree.' In Nordic countries, the birch symbolizes new…
Burk is a masculine name with Germanic roots, functioning as a shortened form of names like Burke or Burkhard. The original Germanic name Burkhard means "strong as a fortress" or "brave heart,"…
English
"knotty wood; butler"
This name has a nicely fragrant woodsy feel, bringing it into the nature-tree name category. Its only well-known bearer, folk singer and Oscar-winning actor Burl Ives, had the full birth certificate…
"bristle"
Ruggedly appealing word name in the Thorn/Rider/Storm school of boys' names.
Bush is an uncommon masculine given name derived from an English surname. The surname originally referred to someone who lived near a bush or thicket, coming from the Old English word 'busc.' As a…
Keye is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Kay (derived from the Welsh 'Cai,' associated with Arthurian legend), or a…
Keys is an unusual masculine name derived from an English surname that originally referred to someone who was a key-maker or who held the position of a key-keeper for a castle or church. As a given…
Kaye as a masculine name represents an uncommon gender assignment for what is typically considered a feminine name in most Western countries. As a male name, it likely derives from the surname Kay or…
Word name
A modern virtue name, particularly desirable in this pressure-cooker world.
Old Norse; Norwegian; Swedish; Danish
"knot"
This royal but common Scandinavian name is, in the US, linked to a single figure -- Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne. While Rockne's name was commonly pronounced like newt, the correct…
Cnut is a historical masculine name of Old Norse origin, most famously associated with King Cnut (or Canute) the Great, who ruled England, Denmark, and Norway in the 11th century. The name derives…
Card is an unusual masculine name with English origins. It likely developed as a surname-turned-first-name, which is a common naming pattern in English-speaking countries. The surname Card may have…
Kary is a masculine name with multiple origins. It can be a variant of Gary, derived from the Germanic name meaning 'spear ruler,' or a diminutive of names starting with 'K' such as Kenneth or Karl.…
Italian
"dear"
The meaning is endearing, but it also feels uncomfortably like a short form for Caroline. Its artistic reference is British sculptor Anthony Caro.
Cace is an uncommon masculine name with ambiguous origins. It may function as a variant spelling of Case or Casey, which have Irish origins meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' Alternatively, it could…
Kass is a masculine name that likely originated as a short form of names like Kassian, Cassius, or even Kaspar. The name has Greek roots through Cassius, which may relate to "kassis" meaning…
Latin, from the Roman family name Caius
"rejoice"
Cayo is a rare and rhythmic Spanish name, all but unknown in the English-speaking world, that would make a lively choice.
Chay is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'chai' meaning 'life' or 'living.' As an English name, it often functions as a nickname for Charles or a…
