Updated October 2026
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English surname
"wood clearing"
Yardley is an English surname with a distinguished vibe, a la Chauncey and Clancy. Extremely rare for either sex, it would make a stand-out choice that still fits in with current trends.
Scottish, English
"the gates"
Admirers of the haunting works of esteemed Irish poet and playwright William Butler Yeats might consider this surname-style name, especially for the middle spot. Ultimately derived from the Old…
English literary name
Alas, poor Yorick, your name is fated to remain locked forever as a skull in Hamlet .
English
"from the yew estate"
Brisk, preppy York is an underused classic with the potential to really shine in the 21st century. It's most familiar as a place name — York is a city in England — and surname. New York City and…
"winter solstice"
A possible Christmas name for a baby boy, if you find Noel too mundane. But we fear it doesn't sound very festive.
Scottish from the Gaelic
"sower"
Rugged but gentle, Sholto is a traditional Scottish first name, especially within the Douglas clan, with Sholto Douglas being its mythical ancestor. It is an Anglicized form of Sìoltach, meaning…
"freezing"
Frost is a name parents are beginning to warm to, appreciating its icy simplicity and connection with the venerable poet Robert. Frost, along with Winter, Snow, and January, are also perfect names…
English and French surname derived from a place-name, Gerville
Randall Jarrell was an important mid-20th century poet; his surname makes a pleasingly soft name for a girl.
"kite"
Keats is both poetic and easier to pronounce (it's keets) than Yeats (which is yates).
Scottish
"from a family of tanners"
British-sounding literary surname choice.
"gates"
Yeats, the strong name of the great Irish poet, would work better for a boy. Also has possible pronunciation problem with people who might think it rhymes with Keats. Yeats rhymes with the word from…
English surname and place-name
A rather formal British surname that originated as a place name in the county of Lancashire.
"marsh, bog"
English nature name
Soft and creative update of Marsha.
"son of Ronald"
Stronger and fresher than the original, though it may provoke the question, "Got a light?"
"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.
"blond"
Place name and surname that sounds a tad snooty.
Roban is a masculine name with several potential origins. It may be a variation of Robin, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright). Alternatively, it could relate…
Raibeartag is a masculine name from Scottish Gaelic tradition, serving as the Gaelic form of Robert. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous brilliance.' Raibeartag…
"rocky water"
One art name that sounds distinctly more masculine. Unless you're a big mobile fan, keep thinking.