By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh variation of William
"resolute protection"
The Welsh version of William is almost unheard-of across, but it's fairly straightforward and could make a good heritage choice or alternative honor name.
Gwynne is primarily a Welsh masculine name, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It is derived from the Welsh element "gwyn," meaning "white," "fair," or "blessed." As a…
Norse
"chosen son"
An ancient name that's been used by the Norwegian royal family; still popular there but not likely to appeal to many American parents.
Haaken is a masculine name of Norwegian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Hákon, which combines elements meaning 'high' and 'son'. This noble-sounding name has been used by several Norwegian…
Haakin appears to be a variant spelling of Håkon or Haakon, a traditional Scandinavian masculine name with Norse origins. Derived from the Old Norse elements 'há' (high) and 'konr' (son, descendant),…
Hackit is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may have developed as a surname-turned-first-name, possibly derived from medieval occupational surnames related to hacking or…
Hacket is an uncommon masculine name derived from an Old English surname. Originally a diminutive form of 'Hake' (itself from 'Haco,' a Norse name), with the suffix '-et' added. The surname Hacket…
Haddan is a masculine name with roots in Arabic and Scottish origins. In Arabic contexts, it may be a variant of names like Haddan or Haddin, meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful.' In Scottish tradition, it…
Haddin is a distinctive masculine name with likely Germanic or Norse origins. It may be related to names like Hadden or Hayden, potentially derived from place names or Old English elements meaning…
Literary name
Gentle giant Rubeus Hagrid is the groundskeeper at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter novels (probably after Hagrid Rubes, the equally kind ancient Greek mythological giant), but that's not the only reason…
Hayyim is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "life" or "living." It is a traditional Jewish name that appears in various forms across different Jewish communities, including Chaim, Chayim, and…
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,…
Hainey is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó hÉanaigh or O'Heney, meaning 'descendant of Éanna' (bird-like). Initially used as a family name, Hainey…
Scandinavian
"half Danish"
If you fit this definition, this might be a clever choice, especially as a middle name.
"Thor's stone"
This, like many Norse and Scandinavian names , remains icebound, though with the unexpected rise of such ancient Scandinavian mythology names as Odin, Thor, and Freya, we may see Haldor rise again.
Native American
"youthful"
A Julian derivative, via Spanish conquistadors, that could be a more unusual yet still reasonable substitute for that current favorite.
Scottish and English
"hall or woodland clearing"
While this has a distinguished male namesake -- astronomer Edmund Halley and his comet -- it still strays too close to the superpopular feminine Hailey family to work for some parents for a boy.…
English
"hallowed island"
Although this was the surname of rugged World War II admiral William Halsey, these days it's more closely identified with uninamed female singer-songwriter Halsey. Five baby boys were named Halsey in…
Hallsy is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a diminutive nickname for names containing 'Hall' such as Halley, Hallam, or surnames like Hall or Halliday. With English origins, the…
Hamahl is a rare masculine name possibly derived from Arabic or Hebrew origins. It may be related to the Arabic name Hamal, meaning 'lamb,' which is also the name of a star in the constellation…
