By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Teutonic
"divine creator"
This name seems to foresee a future CFO. Not a bad thing. Osgood Perkins is the name of both the father and son of actor Anthony. Oz is the enlivening nickname.
Orad is an uncommon masculine name with potential Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, it may relate to the word for 'light' or be connected to places mentioned in ancient texts. The name could also be a…
Norwerd is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Norward' or a unique creation combining elements like 'nor-' (possibly from 'north' or 'Norman')…
Norward is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic and English roots. It appears to be a variant or elaboration of names like Norman or Norbert, with elements meaning 'north' and 'guard' or…
Claud is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Claudius, which comes from the Latin word 'claudus' meaning 'lame' or 'limping.' It's a shortened form of Claude, which…
Bald is an uncommon masculine name with ancient Germanic origins. Rather than relating to hair loss, the name derives from the Old English element 'beald' meaning 'bold' or 'brave.' It was found in…
Alfrid is a masculine name with Germanic origins, related to the Old English name Alfred, which means 'elf counsel' or 'wise elf.' The name has historical connections throughout Northern Europe,…
Amed is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it may be a variant of Ahmed or Ahmad, meaning "most praised" or "most commendable." In Kurdish culture, Amed is a…
Abalard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, possibly related to the medieval name Abelard (famously borne by the 12th-century French philosopher Peter Abelard). The name likely derives from…
German
"noble, steadfast"
Abelard brings to mind Peter/Pierre Abelard, the great twelfth century Breton scholastic philosopher and theologian, who was equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise--one of the…
Osvald is a masculine name of Germanic and Scandinavian origin, derived from the elements 'os' meaning 'god' and 'wald' meaning 'power' or 'ruler.' Essentially, the name translates to 'divine power'…
Oswold is a masculine name of Old English origin, a variant of Oswald, derived from the elements "os" meaning "god" and "weald" meaning "power" or "ruler," thus translating to "divine power" or…
English
"woods in the north"
Another stiff northerly choice.
Normand is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Norman. The name derives from the term 'Northman' or 'man from the north,' historically referring to Norse Vikings who…
"pack, bundle,"
Packard feels as hefty and weighty as the old car.
"famous commander"
This name of a famous Booth Tarkington novel is alien in today's world.
Pennrod is an uncommon masculine name likely derived from the literary character Penrod Schofield from Booth Tarkington's early 20th-century novels. The original name appears to be an altered form of…
English, diminutive of Roderick and Rodney
Macho-er than thou.
Gearoid is a masculine Irish name, the Gaelic form of Gerard. It derives from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' (ger) and 'brave' or 'hardy' (hard), thus signifying 'brave with a spear' or 'strong…
Scandinavian
"north"
Pronounced to rhyme with fjord, the Norse god of the sea's name, this would make an unorthodox choice for sea-lovers and fishermen.
