Names Ending in M for Boys

Tristam

Tristam is a masculine name of medieval origin, a variant of the more common Tristan. It derives from the Celtic name Drustan, which means 'tumult' or 'clamor.' The name gained prominence through the…

Uilleam

Scottish variation of William

Most Americans would take the easy way out and spell it Willem, as in artist de Kooning and actor Dafoe.

Uilliam

Irish variation of William

A spelling that would definitely attract a lot of attention -- and a certain amount of confusion as well.

Uram

Uram is a masculine name with several possible origins. In Hungarian, it can mean 'my lord' or 'my master,' deriving from 'úr' (lord) with a possessive suffix. The name also appears in Korean, though…

Uryam

Uryam is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant of the Hebrew name Uriah, which means "the Lord is my light." Alternatively, it could have roots in ancient Aramaic or be…

Vadim

Russian

"attractive"

Shorter, more palatable form of Vladimir, best known as the surname of French director Roger.

Valentim

Valentim is a masculine name of Portuguese and Brazilian origin, derived from the Latin name Valentinus, which comes from 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy, or vigorous.' It's the Portuguese…

Vikram

Hindi

"valorous"

Another traditional Indian name, best known here via novelist Vikram Seth.

Vikrum

Vikrum is a masculine name with Indian origins, serving as a variant spelling of the more traditional Vikram (or Vikrama). The name derives from Sanskrit roots meaning 'valor' or 'prowess,' and…

Vilhelm

German variation of William

The way Wilhelm is pronounced anyway, so a pointless spelling variation.

Villem

Villem is a masculine name of Estonian and Finnish origin, functioning as the local variation of William. The original Germanic name Willahelm combines 'wil' (will, determination) and 'helm' (helmet,…

Viliam

Czech variation of William

Substituting the V for the W sounds almost comedic to the American ear.

Vilém

Vilém is the Czech and Slovak form of the masculine name William, which has Germanic origins meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined guardian.' The name combines the elements 'wil' (will, desire)…

Wilhelm

German variation of William

"resolute protection"

This dignified German form of William belonged to two German Emperors and Kings of Prussia, as well as a host of other important historical figures. These include composer (Wilhelm) Richard Wagner,…

Wilm

Wilm is a masculine name with Germanic origins, serving as a shortened form of the name Wilhelm (the German equivalent of William). It derives from elements meaning "will, desire" and "helmet,…

Pim

Dutch diminutive of Willem or William

"resolute protection"

Short but spirited, Pim is in the Top 200 in The Netherlands, though it is little-known elsewhere. A diminutive of Willem (or William), it possibly emerged via its rhyme with alternative, more direct…

Wyndham

English

"from the windy village"

This artistic and aristocratic surname is a bold and daring choice, but with nature inspired names like Wren on the rise, and surnames-as-first-names being in vogue, Wyndham has seen a shift up the…

Wynndham

Wynndham is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, likely derived from a place name combining elements meaning 'wind' and 'homestead' or 'enclosure.' The distinctive double 'n' spelling gives the…

Windham

Windham is a masculine name of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'home by the windy hill' or 'windy homestead' in Old English. This distinctive surname-turned-first-name carries…