Updated October 2026
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English word name
"enduring adversity without showing one's feelings"
A sober and detached choice for a son.
English variation of Ulrich and Wulfric, German
"rich and noble heritage; wolf power"
Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.
Aleric is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'noble ruler' or 'ruler of all.' Historically associated with Alaric I, the Gothic king who famously sacked Rome in 410…
"a set of moral principles"
This English word name, inspired by morality and ethics, was given to 10 baby boys in a recent year. With its uplifting meaning, Ethic could be a new addition to the list of virtue names</a
Catalan form of Roderick, German
"famous ruler"
Saint Roderic was a priest in Spain who was persecuted by the Moors. Another form of this name is Ruderic.
French variation of Aimeric and Heimirch, German, English
"estate ruler; home ruler"
Pronounced with either two or three syllables, Aymeric is a rare, French way to honor a Henry. Derived from Aimeric, itself from the Germanic Heimrich and the English Henry, Aymeric makes an…
German, Welsh
"famous, powerful ruler; home ruler; dark-skinned"
A spelling variation of Merrick, Meric has a concise and snappy look. Derived from either a Welsh form of Maurice or the Germanic Emmerich and Heimrich, it has been given to a handful of boys most…
Literature
Appearing in the popular fantasy series, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, this name is borne by a dragon rider called Ridoc Gamlyn. Part Ryan and Ryder, part Caradoc and Roderick, it feels contemporary…
English, Germanic
Alternate Anglicization of Rurik, a powerful name related to Roderick with a meaning to match. This spelling shortens naturally to cool nickname Rory.
Sedric is a masculine name with Germanic origins, generally considered a variant of Cedric. The original Cedric was actually created by Sir Walter Scott for his 1819 novel "Ivanhoe," possibly based…
Variation of Tupa or Tupaq, Quechua
"royal, noble"
Rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur was named after 18th century Peruvian revolutionary Túpac Amaru. There was also a 15th century Incan ruler whose name was an extension of the Quechua Topa or Tupa, and the…
English
"wolf power"
Most famous as one of the many middle names of Professor Dumbledore from Harry Potter , Wulfric is an earlier form of the medieval English name Ulric. It has also belonged to an 11th- century Earl of…
Jovanic is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining elements of names like Jovan (a Slavic form of John meaning 'God is gracious') with the trendy '-ic'…