UK Boy Names
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Dickson
Scottish
"son of Dick"
Dickson's nickname problem keeps it from having the upside possibility of similar names like Jackson and Harrison. If you're looking for fresh baby names to honor an ancestral Richard or Dick,…
Gordon
Scottish
"great hill"
As this long-term Age of Jordans, both male and female, begins to wind down, the neglected Scottish favorite Gordon, with its more distinguished history, could come back as a distinctive alternative.…
Arailt
Arailt is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, representing a Gaelicized form of the Norse name Harald or Harold. The name carries significant historical weight, as it was borne by several…
Kenzie
Short form of Mackenzie, Scottish
"son of Kenneth"
Overwhelmingly feminine in the US, where parent name Mackenzie is wildly popular, but masculine in the UK, where Kenzie ranks among the Top 1000 names for baby boys.
Busby
English
"shrub farm"
A busby is the English name for the fur military headdress originally worn by the Hungarian hussars . As a first name, Busby is also the unique name of iconic movie choreographer Busby Berkeley.
Duncan
Scottish
"dark warrior"
Duncan is jaunty, confident, and open, a Scottish royal name that's brimming with friendly charm and makes it into our golden circle of names that are neither too popular nor too strange. Popularity…
Harailt
Harailt is a masculine name of Celtic origin, likely derived from the Old Irish name Harold or Harald. These names stem from the Old Norse Haraldr, meaning "army ruler" or "war leader." The spelling…
Dàibhidh
Dàibhidh is the Scottish Gaelic form of David, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' The name features traditional Gaelic spelling and pronunciation, with the…
Breck
Scottish
"speckled"
Sudsy name that could be a new character on "Days of Our Lives."
Burroughs
English
"dwelling place"
Most parents attracted to this name will be devotees of the author William and would be better off using it in the middle.
Burr
English
"bristle"
Ruggedly appealing word name in the Thorn/Rider/Storm school of boys' names.
Butcher
English occupational name
One occupational name unlikely to find a single taker.
Butler
English occupational name
"chief manservant"
An English occupational name and surname that brings to mind old, stately homes, black suits, and white gloves, Butler peaked back in 1919 when 30 boys were given the name. It hasn't appeared in the…
Buxton
English
"boulders that rock at a touch"
Sounds too much like buxom.
Byatt
English
"by the enclosure"
For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.
Byram
English variation of Byron
Why not stick with the original.
Arran
Scottish place name
"ridged island"
Arran Island (not to be confused with the Aran Islands in Ireland) is a large island in Scotland's Firth (or bay) of Clyde. An attractive name, long popular in Scotland, but may be confused with the…
Burnet
English from French
"brown"
We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.
Calbert
English
"calf-herder"
Putting a C before Albert doesn't make this old occupational name any more contempo.
Burl
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…