Names Ending in W for Boys
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Huw
Huw is a traditional Welsh masculine name, representing the Welsh form of Hugh. Derived from the Germanic element "hug" meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit," Huw carries connotations of intelligence…
Law
Law is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. As an English surname-turned-first-name, it derives from the Old English 'hlaw' meaning 'hill' or as a shortened form of Lawrence, meaning…
Bristow
Bristow is a distinctive masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English surname and place name meaning 'place by the bridge.' With its strong consonant sounds and crisp ending,…
Loew
German
"lion"
This variation of the surname Loeb works even better than the original as a first name, though any child named Loew will inevitably have to endure a lifetime's worth of "high and...." jokes. Other…
Longfellow
English
"tall one"
Longfellow is the first name of the eponymous hero of the classic 1936 film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town , later remade with Adam Sandler. But it's hard to imagine a modern parent using it except as a…
Ludlow
English
"ruler's hill"
Rarely heard surname name that lacks the lightness of other o-ending names.
Marlow
English
"driftwood"
Marlow is a suave, unusual surname-name that was chosen by Celine designer Phoebe Philo for her older son. This is a name with many spellings and many difference in gender identity. Marlowe is…
Dow
Irish
"dark-haired"
Compact, to-the-point surname name. Bear in mind the stock-market association - it may be a bit much with the last name Jones.
Onslow
English
"Andrǣd's hill"
A rare surname name that could follow in the footsteps of Harlow, Marlow, and Winslow, Onslow comes from the Old English name Andrǣd , which likely relates to Andrew and Anders. In turn, this could…
Mayhew
Old French variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"Gift of God"
A surname-style spin on the classic Matthew, notably born by Victorian journalist and reform advocate Henry Mayhew, writer of London Labour and the London Poor .
Montagew
Montagew appears to be a rare variant or alternative spelling of Montague, a masculine name with Norman French origins. The traditional name Montague derives from a place name meaning 'pointed hill'…
Daw
Daw is a masculine name with varied origins across multiple cultures. In English contexts, it likely originated as a nickname referring to the bird (a type of crow), possibly denoting someone with…
Pascow
Pascow is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be related to the surname Pascoe, which has Cornish origins deriving from the Cornish word 'pasch' meaning 'Easter.' Another…
Prew
Prew is a rare, compact masculine name with likely English or Welsh origins. Possibly derived from an old surname, Prew may be a shortened form of names like Prewin or Prewell, or could have evolved…
Bradshaw
English
"broad forest"
Currently connected to football Hall of Famer turned actor Terry Bradshaw.
Stanislaw
Slavic
"glory, fame, praise"
Stew
Stew is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Stewart or Stuart, surnames derived from the Old English 'stig-weard' meaning 'household guardian' or 'steward.' As a standalone first…
Tew
Celtic
"warrior god"
Tew many conflicting word spellings.
Tyw
Tyw is an exceptionally rare masculine name with possible connections to ancient Germanic or Norse naming traditions. This compact, three-letter name might relate to Tyr (or Tiw), the Norse god of…
Bartholomew
Aramaic
"son of the furrow"
Bartholomew is an apostle's name that's been out of favor for centuries but might appeal again to the parent in search of an old but rare choice. The challenge could be to avoid the Simpson-ish…