By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Lucis is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'lux' or 'lucis' meaning 'light.' This connection to light gives the name associations with illumination, knowledge, and clarity. While not…
Josú is a masculine name of Spanish origin, likely a variation of Jesús or possibly derived from Joseph (José). In Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America, Josú represents a…
Ludlo is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Ludlow, which originated as an English surname and place name. The surname Ludlow derives from Old English elements 'hlud' meaning…
Scottish
"grove near the island, place by the marsh"
A lively and engaging Scottish surname with an outdoorsy feel, Lundy (almost) coincides with the French word for Monday.
Lysle is an uncommon masculine name with Scottish origins, functioning as a variant spelling of Lisle, which derives from Old French 'l'isle' meaning 'the island.' This name began as a locational…
Lisle is a refined masculine name with French origins, derived from the Old French 'l'isle' meaning 'the island.' It began as a surname or place name for someone who lived near or on an island before…
Lymon is a masculine name with American origins, likely derived as a variant spelling of Lyman, which comes from an English surname meaning 'from the meadow' or 'meadow-dweller.' During the mid-20th…
Irish
"mariner"
One Irish surname that will never make it as a first.
Linch is a rare masculine name with English origins, derived from a surname that originally referred to a settlement on a hill or ridge. The surname comes from Old English 'hlinc' meaning 'rising…
Lyden is a masculine name with possible Germanic or Scandinavian roots. This uncommon name may be a variation of 'Leiden' or 'Lydon' or possibly derived from a surname. With its strong consonants and…
English surname, French variation of Leon
"person from Lyon, the hill fort of Lugus; lion"
With Leon and Leo both popular options, Lionel on the rise, and other lion-inspired names such as Ariel and Leandro gathering attention, Lyons might work for a contemporary baby. The more intuitive…
Variation of surname Massey, English
"hill"
While Macy, Macey, and co. have been more frequently used for girls, a tiny handful of boys in the US have received this name and its sound-alikes on and off since the late 19th century. Derived from…
Macer is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins. It functioned as both a Roman family name (nomen) and a personal nickname meaning 'thin' or 'lean' in Latin. The name has historical connections…
Madog is a masculine name of Welsh origin with deep historical roots. It derives from the Welsh elements 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good' and a diminutive suffix, essentially meaning 'fortunate…
Welsh
"fortunate, benefactor's son"
Also spelled Madog, which was the name of an early Welshman, Madog ap Owain Gwynedd, reputed to have been the first European to discover North America in 1155. Maddox, the name of Angelina Jolie and…
Madok is a rare masculine name with potential roots in various cultures. It may be connected to the Welsh name Madoc, believed to derive from the Welsh element 'mad' meaning 'fortunate' or 'good'.…
"son of Hugh"
Magee has a broad and bouncy appeal for the sons of anyone from Adam to Zachary.
Mcgee is primarily known as a surname of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Mac Aoidh,' meaning 'son of Aodh' (an ancient name meaning 'fire'). Its use as a first name is quite uncommon…
Mauno is a Finnish masculine name with roots in ancient Germanic naming traditions. It's the Finnish form of Magnus, which derives from Latin meaning "great" or "powerful." The name has been…
Irish variation of Magnus
"greatest"
This is an old Irish name associated with such heroes as the seventeenth century chieftain, scholar and poet Manus O'Donnell. It is likely a variation of Magnus, itself derived from the Latin word…
