Updated October 2026
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English from French
"brown"
We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.
English
"bristle"
Ruggedly appealing word name in the Thorn/Rider/Storm school of boys' names.
"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.
"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.
English occupational name
One occupational name unlikely to find a single taker.
"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…
"by the enclosure"
For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.
English variation of Byron
Why not stick with the original.
"calf-herder"
Putting a C before Albert doesn't make this old occupational name any more contempo.
"settlement of free men"
Carleton has a great meaning behind it, and should really have more popularity than it has found to date. You can shorten it to Carl or keep it upscale and formal in the longer form. Baseball Hall of…
English and French surname
"clergyman of a chapel"
Chaplin carries two very distinctive images: the beloved Little Tramp and a minister, often to the military. It was the baby-name choice of Ever Carridine in 2010.
"maker of breeches"
One of the most distinguished names in literature could become a hero name in a family of poetry-lovers -- or be seen as a trendy new occupational name.
English word name
"Christ festival"
Very occasionally given to babies born on December 25th, Christmas is a bold, declarative choice. When it is used, it is usually in the middle spot, with notable bearers including Danish politician…
"hill of the church"
Distinguished though it is, it will never shake its portly cigar-smoking image.
"of the cliff"
Best known from actor-comedian Cleavon Little, Cleavon feels less soap opera than Cliff and quite really on-trend right now.
, English, diminutive of Clement
Laid-back and humble, with a distinctive down-home charm.
"ridge where charcoal is burnt"
Name of a poet, this will be one for consideration by literary parents. The name fits well with the current trend towards surnames as given names, but beware the three syllable pronunciation, which…
English surname
"crane"
This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane. Crane is a surname that originated for a tall…
"the crane town"
A surname associated these days with Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston.
English variation of Columba
"dove"
In the currently popular solid, serious, two-syllable mold.