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Tomislaw is a masculine Slavic name primarily found in Croatian, Serbian, and other South Slavic cultures. It combines two powerful elements: 'Tomi' (derived from Thomas, meaning 'twin' in Aramaic)…
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…
Carrew is an uncommon masculine name of Celtic origin, primarily derived from an Irish and Welsh surname. The name likely originated as a place name, possibly related to the Welsh 'caer' meaning…
English occupational name
"bellows maker"
Might be an honorific for novelist Saul Bellow, although bellowing is not the gentlest of sounds. Consider Saul instead.
Polish
"to dispel anger"
One of the first authentically Slavic names many Americans heard (but couldn't pronounce), via 1960s to 70s former presidential advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski. Even after all these years, it is still…
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…
Welsh
"fort near a slope"
Noted bearers of this surname include a metaphysical poet, a Nobel Prize winner, and a baseball Hall of Famer, so there's plenty of hero-name inspiration.
Wacław is a traditional Polish masculine name derived from the Slavic name Václav (Wenceslaus in English). The name combines two Slavic elements: 'vyache' meaning 'more' or 'greater,' and 'slava'…
"glory of the Wends"
Should only be used when singing Christmas carols.
Edw is a compact masculine name that functions primarily as a shortened form of Edward. The name Edward itself has Anglo-Saxon origins, meaning 'wealthy guardian' or 'prosperous protector,' combining…
Hew is a masculine name of Scottish origin, traditionally considered a variant of Hugh, which derives from the Germanic element 'hug' meaning 'heart,' 'mind,' or 'spirit.' In Scottish usage, Hew has…
Word name
New is a middle name name with meaning: Your baby, after all, is new to the world and you may hope will continue to approach life and experience as if everything is new and exciting.
Wienczylaw is a masculine name of Slavic origin, likely a variant spelling of Wenceslaus (or Václav in Czech). The name carries significant historical weight, as Saint Wenceslaus was a 10th-century…
English word name
Snow is increasing in usage mostly as a girls' name, but hero Jon Snow of Game of Thrones just might nudge it into the boys' column. Currently, there are 12 times as many girls named Snow as boys,…
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…
Howl joins the wild new gang of names with attitude to spare: We're talking Rebel, Rogue, Wilder, and Wiley. Howell makes it much more genteel.
"weapon of glory"
Also spelled Bronisław, this Polish name has a strong, rugged meaning. It was briefly popular in France in the first half of the 20th century and has been notably borne by Polish anthropologist,…
Celtic
"warrior god"
Tew many conflicting word spellings.
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…
Scottish place-name
An undiscovered place-name with an appealing o-sound ending.