By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Bollivar is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bolivar, which originated as a surname before being adopted as a given name. It gained prominence through Simón Bolívar, the…
Basque
"mill at the riverbank"
Revolutionary choice.
Blayr is a masculine name representing a modern spelling variation of Blair, which has Scottish and Gaelic origins meaning "plain," "field," or "battlefield." Originally a surname and place name,…
Dutch, German
"famous counsel"
A German and Dutch name related to Ramiro via Raginmar and Reinmer. It is also found as a surname.
Bernarr is a masculine name that originated as a deliberate respelling of Bernard by fitness pioneer Bernarr Macfadden, who changed his name from Bernard in the belief that the double 'r' ending…
Dutch surname
"from Rensselaer, Gelderland"
If you find the surname Rensselaer in your family tree, that indicates your ancestors were from the town of Rensselaer, Gelderland, Netherlands. Rensselaer is the name of a city and country in New…
German, Dutch, and Swedish
"lives on a hill"
No kid would want to be open to all those burger jokes.
German
"warrior fighting with a spear"
Last-name-first-name with a romantic but dangerous edge.
Belvider is an unusual masculine name possibly derived from the Latin word 'belvedere,' meaning 'beautiful view' or 'fair sight.' This architectural term refers to structures built to take advantage…
Bellveder is an uncommon masculine name with roots in Italian and Latin languages. Derived from 'belvedere,' meaning 'beautiful view' (from 'bello' meaning beautiful and 'vedere' meaning to see), it…
English
"wanderer, traveler"
A variant of Romer or Rohmer, or simply derived from the English word "roam", meaning to travel freely, spontaneously, wherever your feet may take you.
"from Rockenfeld"
American powerhouse family name with a classy-yet-tough vibe.
English from French
"pretty face"
Try telling the kids it really means "pretty face" and not "burper".
Beemer is a masculine name that originated as a nickname or surname before occasionally appearing as a given name. It likely derives from occupational surnames related to beaming or weaving, or from…
"trumpet player"
Might make a good middle name for the child of a musician, though people could think you were honoring your BMW.
Icelandic
"rose army"
An Icelandic combo name which would be a nice nod to an ancestral Rose.
Turkish word name
"wind"
A breezy Turkish word name. The Ü is Rüzgar is pronounced similarly to the "ou" in words like "would" and "could."
Bower comes from English surname origins, derived from the Old English word 'bur,' referring to a cottage or dwelling, particularly one in a leafy enclosure or garden. Historically, it was an…
Irish
"fair-haired"
This is an ancient saints' name well used in Ireland but a rarity here and unlikely to ever reach the popularity of other Finn-ish names. St. Finbarr (the more common spelling) is the patron saint of…
English occupational name
"tanner"
Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings to mind the bark of a tree, making…
