By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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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…
Croatian variant of Melchior, Hebrew
"king of light; city of the king"
The Croatian form of Melchior, the least familiar of the Three Wise Men's names in Christian tradition.
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,…
Nature name
"sandy ridge"
A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.
German
"owner of a patch of farmland"
A huve is 40 acres of land, so the occupational name Hoover refers to the farmer who owned and worked it. Hoover also relates to the rock band, the vacuum cleaner, the dam, and former FBI head J.…
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…
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…
African American, Latin, English surname
"the truth; one who lives where rushes grow"
Brought into the mainstream by actor and TV host LeVar Burton who starred in the 70s miniseries Roots and in Star Trek: The Next Generation , Levar, or LeVar as it may be stylized, is a name of…
German surname
"landlord, farmer"
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…
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'…
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…
