UK Boy Names

A multicultural choice with a mystical feel, Elvan is both a Turkish name meaning "colors" (or sometimes "colorful hands"), and a Cornish name, likely derived from Elwen and Elouan to mean "light". From its Turkish roots, it is used as a unisex choice and may appeal to those who also enjoy Evren. From its Cornish origins, it is associated with a Cornish and Breton saint, or, alternatively, with a Cornish word meaning "spark".
 
Beyond this, Elvan may also relate to the Swedish elva meaning "eleven", to the English elven or elfin meaning elf-like, or fairy-like, to the name of a kind of rock found in Cornwall and Devon, and to a Turkish drink and candy company.

Elvan

A wild word name with connotations of strength, safety, and protection, Secure manages to fit with gentler word options like Truce, Peace, and Haven, while equally matching the likes of Valor, Noble, and Stone. Influencers Rissa and Quan chose this bold word name for their son in 2025, who joined brothers Shine and Saviour. Secure has yet to make the US stats, but it feels like a name that could, given currently trends. 

Secure

Popular for pets, especially of the shaggy, furry nature, Chewie is a Star Wars inspired choice, used in the movie franchise as a nickname for the tall Wookie companion of Han Solo. The full form Chewbacca means "honored friend" in the fictional Wookie language, though Chewie might be less of a mouthful for a pet.
 
Alternatively, Chewie might be considered a wordy pet name, inspired by chew toys and the enjoyment some animals get from chewing on things.

Chewie

As a given name, Bacon is used mostly as a humorous and quirky choice for animals, however, it is also considered a surname. From its English roots, it's an occupational name, given to those who sold pork, while as a Germanic and Norman surname, it is derived from the given names Bacco or Baco, or perhaps from Bacchus. 


Bacon

A cute, foodie name, derived from an Old French word meaning "twice baked", Biscuit is most often reserved for pets. The similar, plural form Biscuits is also familiar. 

Biscuit

Also written as AJ, Aj, A.J, and Ajay, initial names are typically used as nicknames, in this case, it might be for Alexander James, or Asher Jared, as examples. However, since the 2000s, a growing number of parents are skipping straight to the initials, with 60 boys called "just" AJ in the US in a recent year (along with 56 called Ajay). 
 
A.J. is also a popular and playful choice for pets, particularly dogs.

A.j.

A pet name, both in the sense of being a term of endearment and a name for an animal friend. It might appeal to Pokémon fans (thanks to the fictional species Squirtle), to those who grew up with Pixar's Finding Nemo, and parents, using it as slang for small children.

Squirt

A foodie word name, popular for pets, especially anything small and fluffy, from hamsters to pomeranians.

Waffles

Stylish and easy going Winslow is a surname-style choice and a place name that up until 2009 was predominantly, albeit quietly, used on boys. Now, it is a unisex option that currently leans feminine. This spelling variation has yet to enter the charts but with Marlo and Munro catching on, this stripped back choice might appeal in the future. 
 
Derived from Old English, the name literally means "Wine's hill" or "hill belonging to Wine", but given that Wine is a given name meaning "friend", a more figurative interpretation is "friend's hill".

Winslo

A variation of Finlo, a Manx name from the Isle of Man, originally used to honor the pagan sun god of the island, Lugh. It blends the Irish fin ("blessed", "fair") with the deity's name, itself meaning "light, brightness" or "oath". As such, Fynlo could be interpreted to mean simply "fair Lugh" or more figuratively, "blessed light" or "faith oath". 
 
Breezy and cool, this spelling has even more edge and offers you a name with the stylish "Fin" sound and the cool -lo ending, but without the popularity of Finn, Finley, Milo or Arlo.

Fynlo

Ultimately derived from the Old Welsh elus, Elisedd is one of the sources of the currently popular Ellis. It was notably borne by a 8th century king of Wales, known as both Elisedd ap Gwylog and Elise. Likely pronounced as Eh-lih-seth, it might appeal to writers looking for a historical name with a familiar, modern nickname.

Elisedd

Sleek and poetic, Alisander is a Medieval form of Alexander, notably appearing in Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. An appealing choice to those who like the strength of Alexander, the literary feel of Lysander, and the sounds of Alistair and Cassander, it gets bonus points for also being a botanical name for boys. Used as a common name for the plant Smyrnium olusatrum, it has never appeared in the US stats.

Alisander

Noble and chivalrous but spiritual too, Trueheart is a virtue name that also appears as a surname. Used by the Puritans in reference to the Biblical quote "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience", Trueheart also feels knightly and literary, rather than tied exclusively to religious values. 
 
While Tru, True, Truett, Truman, Hart, and Hartlan are all in use, Trueheart has never made the US stats as a given name. It could however make a very cool middle option.

Trueheart

A Welsh short form of Edward with a playful sound and distinctive, rugged look. It appears in the title of a Welsh language book, written  by E. Tesla Davies, and tells the story of a Nedw's childhood in rural Wales. Nine boys were called Nedw in Wales in a recent year.

Nedw

A chivalrous, knightly sounding choice, that blends the appeal of Tristan, Leon, Laertes, and Leonard. Appearing in several historical chronicles and borne by a 10th century Bishop of London called Leofstan, it would make a bold choice for a baby, but an intriguing one for a character in a historical or fantasy novel. 
 
It is pronounced as leh-ohf-stan, leh like the sound in bled and ohf like the sound in cough. These first two syllables glide into each other, rather than being two very separate sounds.

Leofstan

Usually reserved as a term of endearment, Sugar has occasionally been used as a given name in the US, with at least 135 girls and 46 boys receiving the name since records began in the 1880s. It was recently used by singer Anne-Marie and rapper Slowthai for their son's middle name, born in 2024 but not announced until 2025. 
 The singer revealed she chose the name because she developed gestational diabetes when carrying her second baby, Forever Sugar, and went on to describe how that made it the perfect middle name for him. 
 
While Sugar could be a generic nickname for any baby, if you want a name that connects to the pet form, you could always go for Hugh or Hugo, which would lead you to the the Scottish nicknames Shug and Shuggie, or try a name with a sweet meaning (Myron, Pollux, Amai). Alternatively, Seamus, Shay, Shiloh, Samuel, and Sawyer contain some of the sounds.

Sugar

Chosen by influencer India Blue (also known as Indy Blue) for her son's middle name in 2025, Severe may be viewed as a word name, with various meanings, including "stern, strict", "great, intense", or "plain, restrained" (usually in regards to someone's appearance". As such, it may link to the "very demure" trend that year, though the content creator may have also chosen it as a nod to brother's name, Seven. 
 
Alternatively, Severe is a spelling variation of Sévère (SEH-VEHR), a French form of Severus, a Latin name meaning "stern, strict".

Severe

Given to six boys in a recent year, Eternal is a spiritual choice, often associated with an everlasting spirit (such as God) or an infinite time (such as the afterlife), though it equally connects to eternal love more generally and to something timeless and enduring. 
 
A big name to carry, though potential nickname Ernie might ground it a little.

Eternal

A modern sounding choice, Shaidan is in fact an Arabic name, meaning "high ranking", and not simply a member of the Brayden, Hayden, or Aidan family — although it may be used as such. In that case, it would likely mean "little hawk; fine and little" or "gift" from its Irish and Hebrew roots.
 
Other Arabic spellings include Shaydan, Shaidaan, and Shaydaan, while as a modern invention, it may be spelled as Shaiden, Shayden, Shaeden, and so on.

Shaidan

A rare, surname style choice, with a hint of Saul, Sol, and Sully about it, Sewall has been notably borne by geneticist Sewall Wright and automobile pioneer Sewall K. Crocker, who made the first successful cross-country automobile trip. It was also the middle name of Louisa May Alcott's younger sister (and the inspiration behind Beth of Little Women), Elizabeth Sewall Alcott, chosen because it was her maternal grandmother's maiden name.
 
Also spelled as Sewell, this English surname likely came from the Middle English given names Saeweald and Sigeweald, meaning "sea power" and "victorious authority" respectively. Another possibility however is that it was adapted from a place name, which likely meant "seven springs".

Sewall

UK names for baby boys originate from all the languages and cultures of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Cornwall and the Isle of Man. UK boy names range from the top names for boys throughout the English-speaking world, such as Edward, Jack, and James, to thousands of unique boy names like Kelso, Mungo, and Rowley.

Browse this list of UK boy names that originate in the Nameberry database that originate in the English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish, Cornish and Manx languages and cultures. 

UK names for baby boys originate from all the languages and cultures of the United Kingdom: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, along with Cornwall and the Isle of Man. UK boy names range from the top names for boys throughout the English-speaking world, such as Edward, Jack, and James, to thousands of unique boy names like Kelso, Mungo, and Rowley.  (Page 81)