Updated October 2026
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Music name
Feels as if it's missing a syllable.
Coop is a masculine name with English origins, traditionally used as a nickname for Cooper, which itself began as an occupational surname for barrel makers or those who made wooden vessels. As a…
Osip is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Joseph (Yosef), meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' It gained prominence in Russian history and literature, notably…
Catalan form of Joseph
A Catalan classic that runs the risk of looking like a typo for those not in the know.
Northrup is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old Norse surname meaning 'north farm' or 'northern village.' This distinctive surname-turned-first-name carries associations with…
English
"friend's village"
Proper Bostonian.
Northup primarily exists as a surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'north farm' or 'northern homestead' (from Old English 'norð' meaning 'north' and 'hop' meaning 'valley').…
Hamp is a masculine name with English origins, primarily derived as a shortened form of Hampton, which was originally a place name meaning "home town" or "settlement." It may also function as a…
English, diminutive of Philip
"lover of horses"
The original Pip was the main character in Great Expectations (full name Philip Pirrip). Cute for a tike, maybe too cute for an adult.
American nickname
Though distinguished former Speaker of the House Thomas P. O'Neill was known as Tip, it's usually best to leave names like Skip, Flip, Kip, Pip, Rip, and Tip to the pets of the household.
"northern farm"
Again, North is so much crisper.
Thorp is a masculine name derived from an Old English and Old Norse place name element meaning 'village' or 'settlement.' As a surname, it has been common in northern England for centuries,…
Temp is an unusual masculine name that may have originated as a nickname or abbreviation for Templeton, Tempest, or similar names. It could also derive from the Latin 'tempus' meaning 'time.' As a…
Nap is an uncommon masculine name that can function as both a standalone name and a nickname. It may originate as a shortened form of Napoleon, the name of the famous French emperor, which derives…
Fillip is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Philip, which comes from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover of horses.' This ancient name has deep historical roots, having…
Kyp is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Christopher, a variant spelling of Kip (which itself can be a nickname for various names including…
Sepp is a masculine German and Austrian name that originated as a diminutive form of Josef (Joseph). It's particularly common in Bavaria and throughout Alpine regions of Europe. The name carries…
Anglo-Saxon
"noble stone"
The name of the first English king, who ruled in the 10th century AD.
Sep is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a shortened form of Joseph ("God will add") or September (the seventh month in the ancient Roman calendar). In Persian…
Word name
Chosen by one musician, Todd Rundgren, for his son, but unlikely to be emulated by others.