By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Cornish surname
The middle name of Captain Ross Poldark in the BBC series. Vennor is a Cornish surname which may be related to Fennor(e), which in turn is related to Guinevere.
English from Latin
"force, strength, liveliness"
Icelandic
"viking"
Traditionally spelled Víkingur, the Icelandic word for "viking" ranked in the Top 50 in its native country in 2012. This anglicized spelling appears in the international name of the sports club…
French
"snake"
As cool as it is frightening.
Bachellor is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of "Bachelor," which historically referred to a young knight, a university degree holder, or an unmarried man. This…
Ukrainian variation of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Volodymyr, once a name unknown to most Americans, is now on everyone's lips due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy bears a common Ukrainian name for his…
English from French
"traveler"
English
"watchful vigilant"
A unique and intriguing occupational name that may be a suitable alternative to the popular Walker. Author J.D. Salinger's character Waker Glass is featured in several of his short stories.
English from German
"one who roams"
"unmarried man"
Bachelor feels more like a prediction than a name.
Avidor is a masculine Hebrew name meaning 'father of a generation' or 'father of abundance,' derived from 'avi' (father) and 'dor' (generation). This distinctive name combines historical Hebrew…
Authur is an alternative spelling of Arthur, a masculine name with deep historical and legendary significance. The traditional Arthur derives from Celtic origins, possibly meaning 'bear' (arth)…
Scottish Gaelic form of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
A surprisingly rare form of Arthur that rings more Scottish, and lends itself easily to Art as a nickname.
Anker is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Germanic origins, historically functioning as both a given name and surname. It derives from the word for 'anchor,' symbolizing stability and…
Albar is a masculine name with historic Spanish and Arabic roots. In Spanish, it derives from 'álamo blanco,' meaning 'white poplar tree,' suggesting strength and resilience. The Arabic connection…
German
"elf warrior"
This name woould be hard to picture in a contemporary kindergarten, though it does have some cultural cred via Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto. Aalto would actually make a more…
Icelandic variation of Ymir, Norse
"twin; cry"
Ýmir's roots are in Norse mythology — Ymir was the ultimate ancestor of the gods. In the Poetic Edda, Ymir's grandsons Odin, Vili, and Vé use his body to create the earth.
Welsh form of Honorius
"honorable"
Ynyr is still quietly used in Wales, though the alternative modern form of ancient Roman Honorius is the simple Honor. The name is used in the 1983 sci-fi movie, Krull , which follows the adventures…
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…
Allger is a rare masculine name with Germanic roots. It likely derives from elements meaning 'noble' or 'whole' (all) combined with 'spear' (ger). Though uncommon in modern usage, it shares…
