By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic variation of Alexander
Iskandar is one of the Arabic names for boys derived from a Western name.
Persian variation of Alexander
Turkish variation of Alexander
English botanical name
A rarer-than-rare botanical name with a sting in the tail - makes an interesting masculine option that fits in with Aspen, Lark and Arthur.
Literary name
The name and story of Shakespeare’s King Lear is based on that of Leir — a legendary king of the Britons, who supposedly reigned around the 8th century BC. According to 12th-century historian,…
Croatian form of Vladimir
"famous ruler"
This Croation take on Russian stalwart Vladimir has a softer sound that may appeal to many.
Greek
"victory"
Derived from Greek name Nike "victory", this name has been borne by many notable figures, from ancient times to the present day. It belonged to several early kings of Macedonia and to a 1st-century…
Latin
"voyager"
Viator is a late Latin name, which belonged to a 4th-century Italian saint. Similar in sound to the word Aviator, this name has a slightly space-agey vibe.
"defender"
An obscure mythological name which belongs to several minor figures in Greek legend. The father and son of Hephaestion, a close companion of Alexander the Great, also bore the name.
Welsh
If Brave and Valor still aren't quite daring enough for you, the name of King Arthur's legendary sword could make for an enchanting middle name for a boy. It may be related to the Irish Caladbolg,…
Literary creation, Sindarin
"sufficient jewel"
Faramir is a character appearing in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings , first seen in The Two Towers and described as a gentle lover of lore and music, a leader in battle. The character…
Variant of Pellinore
Germanic
"wealth and fame"
Worn by several medieval troubadours, this name is still used in French, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
English word name
"of the stars"
This cosmological name is given to a handful of boys and girls each year in the USA. Likely to get confused with Stella or Stellan.
Dutch
"cooper"
While this may be the Dutch version of Cooper, English-speaking parents are likely to choose this with reference to the Kuiper Belt, a band of small space rocks near Neptune thought to be where many…
Tavian meets Xavier. Made famous by Tavior Mowry, brother of actors Tia, Tamera and Tahj.
Variant of Peter
Petyr Baelish, more often known as Littlefinger, is a central character in HBO's Game of Thrones , an inveterate schemer who rose from humble beginnings to become a crucial member of the Small…
One of the Game of Thrones names with the most in-world significance: its origin and meaning were revealed in the pivotal season 6 episode "The Door." It's also one of the more memorable names on the…
Variant of Alistair
A somewhat feminine-sounding name used for the unsavory character Alliser Thorne in HBO's Game of Thrones . Thorne was one of the highest-ranking officers of the Night's Watch in early seasons of the…
Nordic, Arabic
"sapphire; diplomat"
An intriguing name with two distinct etymologies. It can be a masculine version of Sapphire or Sapphira, relating to the gemstone, or it can be an alternative form of the Arabic name Safir, meaning…
