UK Baby Names

A way to Hal and an alternative to Callum, with English surname refers to somewhere rocky. Also spelled as Hallam (the form used by the poet Lord Tennyson for his son, in honor of his friend, Arthur Hallam), this variation was chosen in 2025 by influencers Josie and Kelton Balka for their son's middle name, chosen in honor of Kelton's grandfather.  

Hallum

A playful and unexpected possibility, Presto may appeal to those who like Banjo and Lyric along with Rio, Pablo, and Arlo.
 
The name comes from a variety of sources, including an Old English surname meaning "brushwood headland"; from the Italian word presto describing a piece of music with a fast tempo; and as a Cornish form of Preston ("priest town"), in the style of Jago, Pascoe, or Kitto.
 
In English, it may be best linked to the idiom "hey presto", an exclamation used both on stage by magicians performing tricks and in general conversation when something good happens quickly and suddenly, as if by magic.

Presto

Salesia is a feminine form of surname Sales, notably associated with the Roman Catholic saint, Francis de Sales who was commended for his deep faith and mild approach to religious divides. A rare choice, it has zippy and intriguing sounds and a nature-inspired meaning.

Salesia

Bright and zippy, Phee is a playful nickname option with the energy of Prue, Rue, Ree, Lee, and Bee. It was used in the novel The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune as the name of a forest sprite.

Phee

A Welsh cognate (or variant) of the more familiar Conan, this form has been historically borne by a number of Welsh kings and princes and was the bardic name of the 19th-century Welsh poet, Albert Evans-Jones. Given to a small handful of boys most years in Wales, a more recent bearer is writer Cynan Jones. 
 
Like Conan, it has a charming yet tough meaning of "little wolf".

Cynan

A Scottish place name and surname, originally called Earre Ghàidheal (or "coast of the Gaels"), owing to the fact it was one of the first places Irish settles established themselves in Scotland. Also spelled as Argyle when used as a surname, the name is pronounced with a sharp 'eye' sound and was given to three babies in Scotland in a recent year. To put that in context, as many babies were called Argyll as were called Barnaby, Oren, and Leland. 

Argyll

A surname style choice that likely originated from a place in Cornwall, the exact etymology of the name is unknown, though "enclosure of Lon" or "farmstead of Lon" have been suggested, Lon referring to a person. Alternatively, it might have been borrowed the name of a town in Brittany, Lannion, which means "Parish of Huon" (Huon being the Breton form of Hugh).
 
The name appears in the book the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson and may appeal as an alternative to Lennon, Layton, and Lachlan.

Lanyon

Elkie is an anglicized form of Elke, a German, Dutch, and Frisian diminutive of Adelheid, likely created by adding the -ke suffix, following the style of similar choices like Tineke or Maike. In this case, it word mean "noble", though another potential source is from the Yiddish Elke, a feminine form of the Biblical Elkanah meaning "God has purchased".
 
As an English name, you could potentially call Elkie an animal name too, in reference to the large deer species. 
 
Similar in sound to Elsie, it may appeal to those who like the vintage name, but want something sharper and more distinctive.

Elkie

Rattler joins the likes of Wrangler, Thrasher, Stunner, and Gunner as a boy name with a macho, rough-round-the-edges feel and a touch of violence. Associated with rattlesnakes, ricket cars, passenger trains, a Marvel supervillain, a rollercoaster in Texas, a number of sports teams, and a type of pistol, it was chosen by at least one set of parents on social media in 2025. 

Rattler

A snappy surname choice with a variety of origins, Levitt may appeal to those who enjoy Merritt, Liv, Levi, Lettie, and Everett. 
 
From its English origins, Levitt likely derives from the French place name, Livet which could mean "where the yew trees grow", giving it a nature-connected feel. Alternatively it may be a contracted form of Leverett (meaning "young hare" from its French roots and "beloved counsel" from its Old English ones) or a spin on Livith or Leofgyð, Old English names meaning "beloved in battle".
 
As an Ashkenazi Jewish surname, Levitt is derived from the German, Russian, and Bulgarian Levit, meaning "Levite," a descendant of the biblical figure Levi. It could then borrow Levi's meaning: "joined, attached".
 
Used predominantly (albeit quietly) for boys in the US, influencer Paige R Williams chose it for her daughter's middle name in 2025, which may inspired other parents.

Levitt

Bird names like Wren, Raven, Lark, and, of course, Birdie, are in style, along with color names like Olive, Scarlett, and Violet: this wild-word-name blends the two. The name of a type of songbird and a member of the thrush family, Bluebird could make an unexpected middle name, reminiscent of Bluebell, but a touch less cutesy. 

Bluebird

Animal names like Fox, Wolf, and Bear are in style, along with color names like Sage and Onyx, and wild word names like Truce, Rowdy, and Halo. This word name, connected to a type of songbird and a member of the thrush family, combines a bit of all of the aforementioned trends and could make an interesting middle name.

A rare choice that may inspire fans of Eddie, Esme, Edie, and Enya, Ednie may be considered a variation on the Hebrew Edna (meaning "rejuvenation, delight"); the vintage Edith via the Medieval nickname, Edeny (meaning "prosperous in battle"), or the Old Norse Idony and Iðunn (meaning "love again"). 
 
Also used as a surname, another theory is that it comes from any of the Ed- names (think Edmond, Edwin, Edward).

Ednie

Bright and warm, Meridia has a cheerful, sunny feel to it. It may have emerged as a variation of: Meridian, ultimately from the Latin meridianus meaning "southerly" or "noon"; Merida, a Spanish place name, meaning "veterans of Augusta"; or a form of Meredith, meaning "great lord".
 
Other possibilities are that it's a smoosh of Mary and Lydia or a spin on the Finnish Meri, meaning "sea".

Meridia

Marlboro is one of those names that could, in theory, be very cool: it has the sounds of Marley and Marlowe, it fits into the last names as first names category, and has a touch of edgy cowboy energy about it. However, in reality, Marlboro is tied so heavily to the American cigarette company that it is probably best reserved for a fictional character (or the middle spot, if it's a family name). 
 
The name is derived from Old English, lending it several possible meanings. If it is taken from the English town of Marlborough, it means "Mǣrla's hill", Mǣrla being an Old English given name, related to Merlin. Alternatively, however, it could mean "clay and lime hill" in reference to the earthy substance of marl, or it could mean "pleasant hill", "hill by the boundary", or "lake by the hill", depending on which root to "Marl" you follow.

Marlboro

Winnavie has the endearing sounds of vintage Winnie, but the cadence of contemporary choices like Waverley, Everly, and Romilly. The exact etymology of the name is unknown, however, it may be related to the Old English names Wynniva and Wynnġifu, meaning "gift of joy".
 
It could equally be connected to Guinevere, meaning "white phantom, white wave", or to Winifred ("blessed peacemaking"). More generally, you could associate it with the winn sound, giving you the meanings "joy" or "friend" from Old English, and "blessed, fair" from Welsh.
 
Currently a rare option, it may work as an alternative to Winry or Winslow.

Winnavie

Used by writer George R. R. Martin in his popular fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, this name was created for the character Victarion Greyjoy, a relative of Balon and Theon Greyjoy. Described as a fierce and powerful warrior with a calm demeanor, it seems likely that his name is based on Victor, Victorianus, Victorien, and similar, ultimately from the Latin word for a conqueror or a winner. 
 
While other names from the series (and subsequent adaptation Game of Thrones) such as Theon, Arya, and Cersei have been given to babies, Victarion has yet to appear in the US stats.

Victarion

A whimsical word- and last name with cottagecore vibes, Birdsong combines the appeal of animal names with musical choices, and just a touch of The Hunger Games universe too. While it could make a bold and unexpected middle name option in the realm of Wildflower, Evermore, and Sunshine, it has yet to see much (if any) real life usage, though it has been discussed and experiments with on the Nameberry forums. 
 
Love the idea of Birdsong but aren't sure? You could consider Birdie, Lyric, Enara, Alouette, Mavis, Lark, or Lushanya.

Birdsong

A serious and spiritual word name, a covenant refers to a binding agreement, a solemn promise, or an oath that may have consequences if it is broken. In a religious sense, a covenant might relate to an agreement between God and His followers, though the word also has links to the law and to Wiccan communities.
 
Yet to make the stats, it does feel like the sort of bold, declarative word choice that may appeal to those who like Creed, Credence, Sincere, Abbott and Promise. Nickname Cove may add a gentler, breezy element to it.

Covenant

Mosse may look like an alternative spelling to word name Moss, in the same vein as Foxe or Wolfe, and it may be used as such, however, it also has a number of different origins.
 
One one hand, Mosse is a Norwegian diminutive of Maria (or occasionally Margarita) that may be heard in Sweden, Denmark, and in Norway itself. Other similar forms include Mossa and Mossi. You might compare it to using Maisie, Molly, or Masha.
 
As an English and Germanic surname, it may mean "peat, bog, swamp" and was traditionally given to someone who lived near a swampy area, though it may additionally be linked to the Biblical Moses, meaning "delivered from the water", via its Catalan form (Mossé) or Medieval English variant (Moss). 
 
Typically, it is pronounced with one syllable.

Mosse

Baby names from the UK include names with origins from through the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Manx and Cornish names from those corners of the kingdom. UK baby names encompass a wide range of styles, from some of the most popular names throughout the English-speaking world, such as Jennifer and Mason, to such unique baby names as Nolwenn, Pembroke, and Sholto. There are hundreds more UK names that are just as unusual.

They along with all the names in the Nameberry database that originate in the English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish, Cornish and Manx languages and cultures appear on this master list of UK baby names. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Baby names from the UK include names with origins from through the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Manx and Cornish names from those corners of the kingdom. UK baby names encompass a wide range of styles, from some of the most popular names throughout the English-speaking world, such as Jennifer and Mason, to such unique baby names as Nolwenn, Pembroke, and Sholto. There are hundreds more UK names that are just as unusual. They along with all the names in the Nameberry database that originate in the English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish, Cornish and Manx languages and cultures appear on this master list of UK baby names. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically. (Page 109)