By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Aurthur is a variant spelling of the classic masculine name Arthur, which has deep roots in Celtic, Roman, and medieval European history. While the traditional spelling connects to the legendary King…
Scottish variation of Chambers, English
"royal official, servant of an official"
A surname style name, Chalmer is a form of Chambers, with the alteration in spelling likely emerging due to regional dialects. It featured in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century.
English occupational name
Plummer might be an occupational name for someone who works with pipes -- yes, like a plumber -- or with feathers, from the Olde English (from the French) plume. Or it could indicate someone who…
Vester is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic roots, possibly derived from the Latin 'vestis' meaning 'clothing' or as a variant of Sylvester, meaning 'from the forest.' In American usage,…
Miner is a masculine occupational name derived from the English language, referring to someone who works in mines extracting coal, ore, or other minerals. As a first name, Miner is uncommon and…
French surname
"from willow"
Dozier means a person who lives near the willows or reeds. It may be an occupational name referring to a basket maker.
German and Dutch
"helmet army"
Helmer is best-known these days as a product line at Ikea, but if you're looking for an Old School Germanic name and want to move beyond Herman and Wilmer, Helmer may be your man.
Hjalmer is a masculine Scandinavian name with Norse origins, derived from the elements 'hjalm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection' and 'her' meaning 'warrior' or 'army.' This combination creates a…
Beecher is a masculine name derived from an English occupational surname that originally referred to someone who kept bees or was a beekeeper. With roots in Middle English and Old English, the name…
Glover is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold gloves. This heritage connects it to the tradition of surname-to-first-name…
Selmer is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly popular in Norway. It derives from a combination of Old Norse elements: either 'salr' (hall, house) and 'mærr' (famous), or…
Dorr is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Old English 'dor' meaning 'door' or 'gate,' possibly indicating someone who lived near a prominent entrance or…
Hilmer is a masculine name of Germanic and Scandinavian origin, derived from elements meaning 'helmet' or 'protection' and 'famous' or 'great.' Historically used in Sweden, Norway, Germany, and…
English, occupational name
Governor is far from one of the established occupational names such as Porter or Cooper, but with babies names King and Prince, Governor certainly wouldn't seem as outlandish today as it once might…
Scandinavian
"helmet protector"
Old Norse name that lives on more appealingly in modern times as Jalmari, short form Jari. This form remains popular in Sweden, however.
Luster is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English word meaning 'shine,' 'gleam,' or 'radiance.' Originally more common as a surname, it emerged as a given name through the practice of…
Casimer is a masculine name of Polish origin, representing an Anglicized variant of Kazimierz (Casimir). The name derives from Slavic elements meaning 'destroyer of peace' or 'announcer of peace,'…
Gaither is a masculine name derived from a German surname meaning "goat herder" or "goatherd." In the United States, it gained recognition primarily through association with the Gaither family,…
Shafter is a masculine name with English origins, likely derived from an occupational surname for someone who made shafts for arrows, spears, or carts. The name comes from the Old English word…
Gilmer is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (gil) and 'famous' or 'renowned' (mer). It has historic usage both as a surname and given name,…
