By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English from French
"fair, handsome"
Surname of a character in Henry James' What Maisie Knew .
Eziechiele is a masculine name representing an elaborate variation of Ezekiel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God strengthens' or 'strength of God.' This ornate form likely draws inspiration from…
Keye is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Kay (derived from the Welsh 'Cai,' associated with Arthurian legend), or a…
Eustache is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from 'eustachys' meaning 'fruitful' or 'abundant harvest.' This classical name has deep historical roots in European tradition, particularly in…
English from Greek
"stable"
Eustace was originally popularized by St. Eustace, who was born a Norman nobleman and is said to have been converted to Christianity by seeing a crucifix between the antlers of the deer he was…
Cairne is a masculine name with Celtic influences, likely derived from the Scottish and Irish word 'carn' or 'cairn,' referring to a stack of stones used as a memorial or landmark. The name evokes…
Beele is an uncommon masculine name with somewhat obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Beal' or 'Beale', surname-derived names with English and Norman roots meaning 'handsome' or 'fair…
Eugène is the French form of Eugene, a masculine name with Greek origins meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' Derived from the Greek 'eugenes' (εὐγενής), combining 'eu' (good) and 'genos' (birth), it has…
Italian variation of Hector
"holds fast"
Elegant and flowing, Ettore is the Italian form of the ancient Hector, with gentler sounds and a more poetic feel. It's a popular choice in Italy right now, where it ranked in the Top 40 in a recent…
Beile is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, traditionally used in Jewish communities. The name derives from 'beyl,' related to beauty or something beautiful. Historically, Beile was more common…
Scottish surname
"son of the blond one"
For theater-loving parents — an homage to one of our premiere playwrights.
Adare is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from a place name in County Limerick, Ireland. The name comes from the Irish 'Áth Dara' meaning 'ford of the oak tree,' combining 'áth' (ford) and…
French variation of Stephen, Greek
"garland, crown"
Appealingly gentle and romantic French classic--with a lot more charm than Steve.
Estebe is a masculine name that originates as the Basque variation of Stephen, derived from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' Predominantly found in the Basque Country regions of…
Earwine is an uncommon masculine name with Anglo-Saxon and Germanic roots. It likely derives from ancient Germanic elements, possibly combining 'ear' (meaning honor or glory) and 'wine' (meaning…
Scottish
"from the high cliffs"
Rarely used un-Gaelic-sounding Scottish name with literary associations to Erskine Caldwell, author of Tobacco Road and God's Little Acre .
Bealle is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Beal or possibly related to names like Beale or Bell. It may have origins in Old English, possibly meaning 'handsome' or 'fair,' or…
Eryle is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may be related to the Greek name Erylus or could be a modern variant of Earl, which comes from the Old English word "eorl" meaning…
Erryle is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of Earl, which derives from the Old English 'eorl' meaning nobleman or warrior, or possibly a creative…
American place-name
One of the Great Lakes and a city next to it, named after a Native American people. This name swings between being more popular for boys and girls, but is currently rare for both. It could also be…
