By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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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.
Yegor is a Russian masculine name derived from the Greek name Georgios (George), meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It became popular in Russia through Orthodox Christian tradition, where Saint…
Ygor is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Igor, which has Slavic origins and derives from the Norse name Ingvar, meaning 'protected by Ing' (a Germanic deity). This particular…
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…
Ingemar is a masculine name with strong Scandinavian roots, particularly popular in Sweden. It derives from the Old Norse name Ingimárr, combining elements 'Ing' (referring to a Norse fertility god)…
Welsh
"archer"
Ifor seems to make more sense in its Anglicized version, Ivor.
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.
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
Huber originated as a German and Austrian surname derived from the Middle High German word 'huoba,' meaning 'plot of land' or 'farm.' As a given name, Huber represents someone connected to land…
Variation of Hubert, German
"bright, shining intellect"
Uber is as off the table as a baby name as, sadly, Siri and Alexa.
English occupational name
"shepherd's hook"
fuhgeddaboutit.
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…
