By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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English
"number name"
A quirky character name from the Netflix series You , twin brother to the equally quirky Love.
Word name and literary name
Everybody knows Huckleberry Finn, the Mark Twain character named, Twain said, for the 19th century slang term for "humble." A few modern parents have put it on a birth certificate, including "Man Vs.…
English word name
"infinite, forever"
Infinity is a novel word name that could have a bright future ahead of it, with its big, bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but hey, if Legend, Maverick, King…
Polish variation of George
"farmer"
Writer Jerzy Kosinski put this foreign variation on the U. S. name map.
Johny is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive or variant spelling of John, one of the most enduring and widespread names throughout Western history. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan,…
Diminutive of Jones, English surname derived from John
"God is gracious"
It's difficult to imagine anyone using the first name Jonesy -- and in fact, in the most recent US tally, there were nearly 100 babies named Jones but none named Jonesy. Still, this is a name that…
Kerby is a masculine name with English origins, derived from place names referring to a settlement near a church (from the Old Norse 'kirkju-byr' meaning 'church village'). Originally a surname,…
Variation of Croix, French
"cross"
Variation of Croix.
Short form of Alonso or Alonzo, Spanish or Italian
"noble and ready"
The Spanish Alonso and the Italian Alonzo are both widely used in the US, so you may meet more guys named Lonny than you expect.
Fictional surname
Monkey D. Luffy is a character in the Manga series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda.
Mackey is a masculine name that originated as a surname derived from the Gaelic Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" or "son of Hugh." Aodh was a popular Irish and Scottish name meaning "fire." As a…
Scottish surname
"son of Artan"
This highly recognizable surname means "son of Artan," an Irish derivative of the name Art. It's most closely tied to Beatle Paul McCartney — we'd be willing to bet that some of the parents who give…
Scottish
"church, cemetery"
Taken from a Scottish town, a Scots surname, and the name of an intricately patterned fabric, Paisley means "church" or "cemetery." It ranks highly for girls and is in US Top 100. It may feel a…
Irish
"from the mother's side"
The spoiled only son of the richest family in town in a fifties movie.
Richy is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive or nickname form of Richard. The name Richard has Germanic origins meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong leader,' combining elements that signify…
Variation of Romilly, Rumi, Jerome, or Romero
"citizen of Romilly; citizen of Rome; sacred name; rosemary"
Romy may well be on the rise for girls but Romey entered the UK Top 1000 for boys in 2023. With its gentle sounds, similar to Roman, Remy, and Rowan, and its surname-style appearance, similar to…
"burnt meadow"
Variant of Brinley and Brynley
"from the willow farm"
British last name that, though rather gentle, feels like a sharper, sleeker Shelby. Todd Selby, known primarily by his last name, is a hip photographer of interiors.
Russian form of Valerius, Roman
"strong, health"
A spirited Russian name, derived from the Roman Valerius, this name is also transcribed as Valeriy. In an English speaking context, it has been used as a (feminine) alternative spelling to Valerie,…
Sanskrit
"conquering"
Classic Indian name with a winning meaning — literally.
