UK Boy Names

Jago

Cornish variation of Jacob or James

"supplanter"

A dashing alternative to the popular James and Jacob, Jago is the jaunty Cornish form of the Biblical names. Occasionally (or historically) appearing as Jagoe, Jego, and Jaego, it may have been…

Keyne

Cornish variation of Kane

"man of the eastern sky"

This name is unusual enough that the spelling variation won't be too much of a further complication. While the Biblical cognate Cain may be more classic, this removes the name from any negative…

Kea

Cornish, from Caius, Latin

"rejoice"

This name of an ancient saint and one of the first knights of King Arthur's Round Table has a modern, if feminine, feel.

Kitto

Cornish, diminutive of Christopher, Greek and Latin

"bearer of Christ"

Kitto updates Dad Name Christopher with a trendy o-ending short form. Use it as an honor name or an original nickname.

Rumo

Cornish

"red"

Ancient martyr name that sounds totally modern, but perhaps too close to rumor.

Silyen

Silyen is an uncommon masculine name with mysterious origins. This rare name may have roots in various linguistic traditions, possibly derived from Latin, French, or constructed from modern naming…

Keverne

Cornish saint and place name

St. Keverne is a town on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula and also the name of an ancient saint. While the name is virtually unused for children in the modern world, it could be a Kevin update and has…

Bainbridge

British

"bridge over the river Bain"

We'll have our sherry in the parlor, please, Bainbridge.

Bristol

British place-name

"site of the bridge"

This name of a busy British port city -- as well as of several places in America -- has a brisk and bustling air. It will now--and for years to come--be identified as a Sarah Palin name, chosen for…

Dover

British place-name

Two-syllable place-names are stylish, and this one is attached to a British city noted for its white chalk cliffs, but there are a couple of minuses: associated with the fish, Dover sole, and also…

Rawlins

British surname

Easy (Ezekiel) Rawlins is the hard-boiled detective created by Walter Mosley.

Jonty

Diminutive of Jonathan

"gift of Jehovah"

Jaunty, to say the least, Jonty might be an option if Johnny feels too old school. It has been noticed most often on the playing fields, as in U.K. rugby player Jonty Parkin (born Jonathan) and South…

Quinney

Manx

"son of Crafty"

Sounds like an endearment of Quinn.

Finlo

Manx

"fair Lugh"

Finlo is a name from the Isle of Man, deriving from that island's pagan sun god, Lugh. Given the popularity of all Finn names right now, Finlo could be a great alternative for people who love the…

Edin

Manx

"rich friend"

Edin is a variant on the name Edwin from the Isle of Man. It may get confused as a misspelling of Eden in the US, but the pronunciation is different..

Glenn

Scottish

"valley"

Glenn appealed to a lot of post-World War II parents for its cool, leafy image, also calling up the Big Band sounds of Glenn Miller and the calm, composed image of actor Glenn Ford, whose name at…

Tavish

Scottish variation of Thomas

"twin"

This Scottish form of Thomas has a lot of charm, evoking images of men in plaid kilts playing the bagpipes. As for the 'ish' ending, it could either be seen as cozy and hamish, or a little…

Aberdeen

Scottish place-name

Amiable, undiscovered geographic option.

Pacey

English surname

"of Paccius"

The name of a character in Dawson's Creek , from a surname derived from the Gallo-Roman personal name Paccius, of unknown meaning.

Adair

Scottish and Irish, Brazilian

"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"

Adair has flair, the grace of a Fred Astaire, and a daring, spirited vibe. It's usually considered a Scottish surname, derived from the name Edgar, though other possibilities are that it derives from…