By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dutch from Hebrew
"city of the king; king of light"
The least used of the Three Wise Men's names, but a strong option for bold namers to consider. The exact origins of Melchior are unknown, but it is speculated that it derived from either the Hebrew…
Elmar is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'noble' or 'famous' (el) and 'famous' or 'renowned' (mar). The name has been used throughout northern Europe, particularly…
Mayr is a masculine name with Germanic and Gaelic origins. It likely derives from the German surname 'Meier' or 'Meyer,' which historically referred to a high-ranking peasant who supervised the…
German surname
"landlord, farmer"
Aylmar is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely a variant of the more common Aylmer or Elmer. These names derive from Old English elements meaning 'noble' and 'famous' or 'renowned.' With…
Sezar is a masculine name that serves as a multicultural variant of Caesar, which originally came from Latin and meant 'hairy' or possibly 'blue-eyed.' This particular spelling adaptation appears in…
Irish diminutive of Finbar
Barr fits alongside other short and snappy surname-names like Fyfe, Blair and Dawe. They're off the beaten track but instantly familiar.
Maier is a German surname that has been adopted as a given name. It derives from the Middle High German word 'meier,' meaning 'steward,' 'tenant farmer,' or 'village headman' - someone who managed…
Aylmer is a masculine name of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English elements "aeðel" meaning "noble" and "maer" meaning "famous" or "renowned." This aristocratic name carries historical…
Azerbaijani, English
"nobleman; world or country commander; ruler of the people"
Elmir can either be an alternative form of the Old English Elmer, tying it to nobility and fame, or it is a popular Azerbaijani choice that blends the Turkic element el with the Arabic amir to form a…
Aymer is a masculine name with medieval Norman origins, derived from the Germanic elements 'haim' (home) and 'heri' (army). It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and appears in…
Macgreggor represents a variant spelling of MacGregor, a masculine name with Scottish origins. This surname-turned-first-name derives from the Scottish clan name MacGregor, meaning 'son of Gregor'…
Welsh
"battle leader"
An ancient Welsh name belonging to an early modern king and saint, among others. The Irish cognate, Cathal, is more widely known.
Bar is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'son' or 'pure,' and is used in patronymic names like Bar-Joseph (son of Joseph). In Aramaic traditions, it…
Algar is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English elements 'ælla' or 'ælf' meaning 'elf' or 'supernatural being' and 'gār' meaning 'spear.' This powerful combination…
Scottish
"son of Gregor"
Interesting possibility for the son or grandson of a Gregory.
Macer is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins. It functioned as both a Roman family name (nomen) and a personal nickname meaning 'thin' or 'lean' in Latin. The name has historical connections…
Elizur is a masculine name with biblical Hebrew origins, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of a prince of the tribe of Reuben. The name means 'God is my rock' or 'my God is a rock,'…
Elisher is an uncommon masculine name that may be a variant spelling of Elisha, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my salvation' or 'God is salvation.' Elisha appears in the Bible as a prophet…
Buttler is primarily a surname of English and Norman-French origin that has occasionally been used as a male given name. Derived from the occupational title 'butler,' it historically referred to a…
