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  1. Lyman

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "meadow-dweller"

    • Description:

      Almost as passé as Hyman.
  2. Brockton

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "badger settlement"

    • Description:

      Brock plus.
  3. Cadell

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "battle"

    • Description:

      Cadell is a surname that is unlikely to win many supporters, except perhaps from parents looking for an alternative to Caden. But while Cadell is more distinctive, that L ending is weaker and less appealing than Caden's strong N.
  4. Vaughan

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "small"

    • Description:

      This familiar but never popular Welsh surname name might be a good Sean alternative-- and we're starting to hear some berrybuzz about it. Vaughn is an alternate spelling.
  5. Vine

    • Origin:

      English nature name

    • Description:

      Unusual and simple nature name worthy of further consideration.
  6. Langley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "long meadow"

    • Description:

      Better for an Air Force base than a baby.
  7. Seldon

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "from the house on the hill"

    • Description:

      Seldon was seldom heard as a first name but that may change now that Elon Musk has used it for his 14th child, his fourth with Shivon Zilis. Little Seldon Musk's middle name is Lycurgus, the name of several legendary and mythological Greek figures.
  8. Heddwyn

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "holy peace"

    • Description:

      Takes Edwin one step -- make that ten steps -- too far.
  9. Burnet

    • Origin:

      English from French

    • Meaning:

      "brown"

    • Description:

      We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.
  10. New

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      New is a middle name name with meaning: Your baby, after all, is new to the world and you may hope will continue to approach life and experience as if everything is new and exciting.
  11. Hancock

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "shellfish-gatherer"

    • Description:

      Surname of Declaration signer sure to present playground complications.
  12. Maclean

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "servant of Saint John"

    • Description:

      Whether you pronounce it Mac-cleen or Mac-clayn, this is one of the crispest and most appealing of the Mac names. The Scottish clan Maclean is one of the oldest of the Highland Scottish clans. Trivia tidbit: Sir Fitzroy Maclean is said to have been an inspiration for the Ian Fleming James Bond character.
  13. Yule

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "winter solstice"

    • Description:

      A possible Christmas name for a baby boy, if you find Noel too mundane. But we fear it doesn't sound very festive.
  14. Lundy

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "grove near the island, place by the marsh"

    • Description:

      A lively and engaging Scottish surname with an outdoorsy feel, Lundy (almost) coincides with the French word for Monday.
  15. Quint

    • Origin:

      English from Quintus; diminutive of Quinton

    • Description:

      Clint with a glint; used for flinty characters in old TV westerns and soap operas.
  16. Sherman

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "shearer of woolen cloth"

    • Description:

      Not quite as over-the-hill as Herman, but not far behind either.
  17. Hawes

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "hedged area"

    • Description:

      Could be difficult to grasp: Hoss. The "Bonanza" cowboy.
  18. Ludlow

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "ruler's hill"

    • Description:

      Rarely heard surname name that lacks the lightness of other o-ending names.
  19. Rheinallt

    • Description:

      Rheinallt is a masculine Welsh name with historical significance in Welsh culture. It derives from the Old Germanic name Reginald, which combines 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule), meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'wise counselor.' The Welsh adaptation transformed the pronunciation and spelling to suit Welsh phonetic patterns. Rheinallt remains relatively rare even within Wales and is virtually unknown outside Welsh-speaking communities. The name carries a strong connection to Welsh heritage and language preservation, making it a choice that reflects cultural pride. The distinctive Welsh double 'l' (pronounced with a lateral fricative sound) gives the name a characteristic Welsh sound that may be challenging for non-Welsh speakers. Rheinallt represents an authentic option for families with Welsh connections seeking a name with genuine cultural roots.

  20. Fairbanks

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "bank along the pathway"

    • Description:

      Alaska's second most populous city makes a baby name with a preppy, even aristocratic, flavor.