By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Humfroy is a masculine name representing an archaic variant of Humphrey, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hun' (meaning 'bear cub') and 'frid' (meaning 'peace'). This historical spelling…
Connorry is a masculine name that appears to be a creative extension of Connor, an Irish name meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover.' The addition of the '-ry' suffix gives this traditional name a…
Humphry is a masculine name that represents a historical spelling variant of Humphrey. Derived from the Germanic elements "hun" (meaning bear cub) and "frid" (peace), the name literally translates to…
Jaimy is a masculine name with modern origins, primarily serving as a contemporary variation of James. Derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), which means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel,'…
German
"peaceful warrior"
Humphrey is an old name that might have faded completely were it not for that Bogie flair. A royal name in Britain, where it's used somewhat more frequently, Humphrey might just have some life beyond…
Irish
"warrior-lord"
This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.
Jamesy is an affectionate diminutive form of James, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' While James has been consistently popular throughout…
Bradberry is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from topographical or locational roots, likely referring to a broad berry field or a wide berry-covered hill. The elements…
Hobey is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive of Hobart or Howard. It carries a friendly, approachable quality with its playful ending sound. Hobart derives from an Old Germanic…
Jiminy is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the character Jiminy Cricket in Disney's 'Pinocchio.' Rather than having ancient roots, this whimsical name evolved from the…
Colbey is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It can be a variant spelling of Colby, which originated as an English surname derived from place names combining 'col' (coal or dark) and…
Word name
As a personal name, it may not have much history, but it certainly suggests the subject.
Diminutive of Hyman, Hebrew
"life"
Hy was once a nickname for Hyman, a Jewish Anglicization of Chaim. Today it has gone extinct, for obvious reasons.
Collby is a variant spelling of the more common name Colby, which originated as an English surname derived from places containing the Old Norse elements 'kol' (coal, charcoal) and 'byr' (farm,…
English
"dweller near the wood fort"
Possibility for fans of science fiction writer Ray.
Bayley is a name with English origins, traditionally used as a surname derived from 'bailiff' or 'bailey' (referring to the outer wall of a castle). As a given name, it gained popularity in recent…
Hillary as a masculine name has ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin 'Hilarius' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry.' Long before it gained popularity as a feminine name, Hillary was traditionally…
Hillery is a masculine name with English origins, though it's now used for both genders with slightly different spelling variations (Hillary being more common for females). The name derives from…
Hilliary is an uncommon variant spelling of Hillary, a name derived from Latin "hilaris" meaning "cheerful" or "merry." Originally used primarily as a masculine name, it evolved into a unisex name…
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"
The only version that works for boys anymore is the Latinate Hilario or Ilario. Better to look to Felix for a happy-meaning name.
