Names Ending in M for Boys
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Lem
Diminutive of Lemuel, Hebrew
"devoted to God"
Lem is a corn-cob pipe-smoking, back porch-rocking nickname name. But we predict as Sam and Gus become ho-hum, more parents will look to Lem.
Sem
Dutch form of Shem, Russian short form of Semyon, Hebrew
"name; he has heard"
A popular name in the Netherlands that's arguably more attractive than the original, Sem is a Dutch variant of the Biblical Shem who was one of the sons of Noah. Only ever given to a handful of boys…
Isom
Isom is a masculine name with historical usage dating back several centuries. It likely originated as a variant of Isham, which itself may be derived from a medieval English surname taken from place…
Sim
Scottish diminutive of Simon
"the listener"
The Biblical Simon has been rediscovered and this appealing short form, an alternative to Sam, might be a way to make your Simon even more special.
Wm
Abbreviation of William
Were boys really named Wm at the turn of the last century, or was the old-timey abbreviation of William simply what was noted on the official records? We're guessing the latter, but as the Social…
Willam
Willam is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of William, one of the most enduring classic names in English-speaking countries. William derives from Germanic elements 'wil' meaning…
Lum
Diminutive of Columbus, English from Latin
"dove"
A forgotten nickname for Columbus, which itself is becoming ever rarer. Radio comedy program Lum and Abner , which ran for over two decades beginning in 1931, featured a character named Columbus…
Ephriam
Ephriam is a variant of the biblical name Ephraim, derived from Hebrew origins meaning "fruitful" or "productive." In the Old Testament, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and the founder of one of…
Flem
Flem is an extremely rare masculine name that likely originated as a short form of Fleming, a surname referring to someone from Flanders (a region spanning parts of Belgium, France, and the…
Isam
Isam is a masculine name of Arabic origin, carrying multiple meanings depending on precise etymology. Most commonly, it derives from Arabic roots meaning 'protection' or 'guardian,' reflecting…
Ephram
Spelling variation of Ephraim, Hebrew
"fruitful, fertile, productive"
The Ephram spelling, a phonetic spin on the original, may gain ground as it's the one used for the hero's name in the novel Ruby by Cynthia Bond, the new pick for Oprah's book club.
Wiliam
Welsh form of William
No, it's not a typo: it's William as a Welsh speaker would spell it. Gwilym is the more traditional Welsh version, though.
Bascom
Surname name
One of these forgotten Victorian surname names, like Spurgeon and Elwood, that almost feels so far out it could come back in. The key word there being "almost."
Malcom
Variation of Malcolm, Scottish
"devotee of St. Columba"
This may be a phonetic variation of Malcolm, but it just looks...wrong. Be prepared for spelling corrections.
Lim
Lim is a concise masculine name with significant multicultural presence, primarily recognized as a common surname in East and Southeast Asia. As a given name, Lim has particular prominence in Korean…
Needham
Needham is predominantly a surname of English origin that occasionally appears as a masculine given name. It originated as a locational surname for someone from one of several places called Needham…
Willaim
Willaim appears to be a variant spelling of William, a classic Germanic name combining the elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection), meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined…
Bynum
Bynum is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins. It originated as a locational surname for someone from Bynum, a place name derived from Old English elements meaning "by the…
Harm
Dutch diminutive of Herman, German
"soldier, warrior"
Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.
Kem
Kem is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Egyptian, it relates to 'kemet,' referring to the 'black land' or fertile soil of the Nile valley. In Vietnamese traditions, it may…