Names Ending in W for Boys
- Bradshaw
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"broad forest"Description:
Currently connected to football Hall of Famer turned actor Terry Bradshaw.
- Okîsikow
Origin:
CreeMeaning:
"angel"Description:
Heavenly name from the Cree language.
- Stanislaw
Origin:
SlavicMeaning:
"glory, fame, praise"
- Mayhew
Origin:
Old French variation of Matthew, HebrewMeaning:
"Gift of God"Description:
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
Description:
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' (from Latin 'mons acutus'). It gained literary recognition through Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet,' where Montague was Romeo's family name. This specific spelling, Montagew, is extremely uncommon and may be a modern variation or possibly derived from regional pronunciations. The name carries aristocratic, sophisticated connotations with its French derivation and historical associations. While the standard Montague has never been widely popular as a first name, it maintains an air of distinction and literary connection that this variant spelling would also convey.
- Wenczeslaw
Origin:
PolishMeaning:
"glory of the Wends"Description:
Should only be used when singing Christmas carols.
- Bolesław
Origin:
PolishMeaning:
"great glory"
- Yaw
Origin:
Ghanaian, Akan, TwiMeaning:
"Born on a Thursday"Description:
The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday).
- Vanlow
Origin:
Romani, surnameDescription:
From the rare surname Vanlow, possible of Dutch origin.
- Yew
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Yes, Yew is a tree name, but it's similarity to "you" makes it a potentially problematic choice as a first name.
- Bartow
Description:
Bartow is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a surname that originally denoted someone from Bartow, a place name in England. The place name itself likely comes from Old English elements meaning 'birch hill' or 'Beort's hill.' As a first name, Bartow is quite rare, giving it a distinctive quality for those who bear it. Historically, it has been more common in the southern United States, particularly in Georgia where the city of Bartow is located. The name carries an aristocratic, genteel quality reminiscent of old Southern heritage. While never reaching mainstream popularity, Bartow has endured as an uncommon choice that conveys strength and dignity.
- Loew
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"lion"Description:
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 leonine options: Leopold or Lionel.
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