By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 310 pages
of 310
English
"moor with elm trees"
Boys' names beginning with "El" were all the rage in the 1910s, but today Elmore - along with Elwin, Ellsworth and others - has barely been used for decades. It has literary connections through…
Lewie is a diminutive form of Lewis or Louis, names with Germanic origins meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned battle.' This friendly, approachable variation maintains the cheerful quality of the…
Elisee is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the biblical name Elisha, which means 'God is salvation' or 'God is my oath.' This name has roots in both Christian and Jewish traditions, as…
Busche is an uncommon masculine name that originated as a German surname. It derives from Middle High German 'busch' meaning 'bush' or 'thicket,' typically describing someone who lived near a…
Elisée is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the biblical name Elisha (Hebrew: Elisha or Elishah), meaning 'God is salvation' or 'God is my oath.' This elegant French variation maintains…
Leontrae is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining elements of 'Leon' (meaning 'lion' from Greek origins) with a creative suffix or possibly influenced…
Léonce is a masculine French name with ancient roots, derived from the Latin name 'Leontius,' which means 'lion-like' or 'belonging to the lion.' This distinguished name carries connotations of…
Élie is the French form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'Yahweh is my God.' This elegant masculine name carries biblical significance, as Elijah was a revered prophet in the Old Testament known…
Busbee is a masculine name derived from an English surname. Like many surname-to-first-name conversions, it represents a modern naming trend. Historically, the surname Busbee (also spelled Busby)…
Basle is a masculine name that likely derives from the city of Basel (also spelled Basle in English) in Switzerland. The city name itself comes from the Late Latin 'Basilia' derived from the Greek…
Leife is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, likely a variant of the Old Norse name 'Leif' (which means 'heir' or 'descendant'). The addition of the final 'e' gives this traditional name a…
Laoghaire is a traditional Irish masculine name with deep Celtic roots. Pronounced approximately as 'LEE-ree' or 'LAY-ree', it derives from ancient Gaelic elements. Historically, the name was borne…
Romanian variation of Elias
"the Lord is my God"
Has never left its native milieu.
Léandre is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the mythological figure Leander who swam across the Hellespont nightly to visit his beloved Hero. The name combines the Greek elements 'leon'…
Eldredge is a distinguished masculine name of Old English origin, derived from the elements 'eald' meaning 'old' or 'ancient' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' Originally appearing as a surname…
Busbie is an uncommon masculine name with likely Scottish or English origins. It appears to be derived from a surname that originally referred to someone from a place called Busby in Scotland or…
Larance is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Lawrence or Laurence. These names derive from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (an ancient Italian city) or relating to…
Lawerence is a variant spelling of the more common Lawrence, a masculine name with Latin roots. Derived from 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' (an ancient Roman city), the name is associated…
Eldrige is a masculine name of Old English origin, a variant of Eldridge, which derives from the elements 'ald' meaning 'old' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' Historically, it was a surname that…
Lorrence is a masculine name that serves as a variant of Lawrence, which derives from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" (an ancient Roman city) or associated with laurel leaves,…
