Names Ending in W for Boys
- Glasgow
Origin:
Scottish place-nameDescription:
An undiscovered place-name with an appealing o-sound ending.
- 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.
- Bristow
Description:
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, Bristow conveys a sense of strength and classic British heritage. The name has historical connections to several locations in England, most notably Bristol, which developed from similar linguistic roots. As a first name, Bristow remains quite rare, appealing to parents drawn to uncommon surname-as-first-name options with genuine historical roots. Its rarity combines with its straightforward pronunciation to create a name that's both distinctive and accessible.
- Bradshaw
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"broad forest"Description:
Currently connected to football Hall of Famer turned actor Terry Bradshaw.
- Crow
Origin:
Bird nameDescription:
From Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore, the story of a boy named Kafka -- crow in Czech.
- New
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
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.
- Bolesław
Origin:
PolishMeaning:
"great glory"
- 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.
- Dow
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"dark-haired"Description:
Compact, to-the-point surname name. Bear in mind the stock-market association - it may be a bit much with the last name Jones.
- Przemysław
Origin:
PolishMeaning:
"clever, tricky"
- Saw
Description:
Saw is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In English contexts, it may derive from the occupational surname for someone who worked with saws. In Burmese tradition, it's an honorific title used for princes or males of high status in the Shan states. The name also appears in Chinese naming traditions with various meanings depending on the character used. Its single-syllable structure gives it a strong, distinctive quality that's easily remembered. While uncommon as a given name in Western countries, Saw has historical significance in Southeast Asian cultures. Parents might choose this name for its simplicity, cross-cultural connections, or family significance. Despite potential confusion with the English word, its cultural depth offers meaningful associations beyond its homonym.
- Mirosław
Origin:
Polish variation of Miroslav, SlavicMeaning:
"peace and glory"
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