By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"blond boy"
Transformation of the stolid Gilbert into an animated surname name.
Chevvy is a masculine name that likely developed as a diminutive or variation of Chevrolet, the automobile brand, or possibly as an alternative spelling of Chevy Chase, the place name and subsequent…
Gilly is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Gilbert (meaning 'bright pledge' from Germanic origins) or Gillian/Julian (from Greek, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded').…
Gibby is a playful diminutive that typically derives from Gilbert or Gibson. The name Gilbert comes from Germanic origins meaning 'bright pledge' or 'shining hostage,' while Gibson was originally a…
English surname
"island with the brook"
Bernie, with airs.
Gerwazy is a masculine name of Polish origin with deep historical roots. It derives from the Latin name Gervasius, which possibly meant 'spear servant' or was connected to ancient Germanic elements.…
Chaunsy is a variant spelling of Chauncy, which derives from the Old French name Chancey, ultimately originating from the Latin 'de Cancello' meaning 'from the chancel.' This uncommon masculine name…
Chaunsey is a masculine name that appears as a variant spelling of Chauncey or Chauncy, which derived from the Norman French place name Cauncy. Originally a surname indicating someone from Cauncy in…
Burley is a masculine name with Old English origins, derived from a surname that initially referred to someone who lived near a woodland clearing or a fortified place. The name carries connotations…
Averey is a masculine name with Old English and French origins, serving as a variant spelling of Avery. Originally a surname derived from Alfred or the Norman-French 'Alberich,' meaning 'elf ruler'…
Andray is a masculine name with diverse multicultural origins. It can be viewed as a variant spelling of Andrei, the Russian form of Andrew, which derives from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly'…
Variant of Geoffrey
King Joffrey Baratheon, the petulant biological son of siblings Cersei and Jaime Lannisters, is perhaps the most notorious villain in the entire Game of Thrones canon. His name is practically a…
French
"gamble, fortune"
A popular American name in previous centuries in honor of famed Harvard President, Charles Chauncy. This name is burdened by an incredibly pompous sound and best left in the past.
Birly is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may have originated as a surname or nickname before occasional use as a given name. Possibly derived from Old English elements…
"joyful"
The meaning of this word flipped from "cheerful" to "homosexual" during the twentieth century, and it's now almost certainly too loaded to sit comfortably as a baby name. Which is a shame as…
Garey is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Gary, which originated as a diminutive of names like Gareth or Garrison, or as an English surname derived from Germanic elements meaning…
Chawncey is an uncommon variant spelling of Chauncey, a name with Norman French origins derived from the place name Chauncy in northern France. The traditional Chauncey comes from Latin 'cancelli,'…
"rough peace"
Occasionally used in the African-American community to honor Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey, known as "Emperor of the Kingdom of Africa," though his first name is more frequently chosen. Another…
Garvy is an uncommon masculine name with possible origins as a variant of Garvey, which has Irish Gaelic roots in the surname Ó Gairbhith, meaning 'descendant of Gairbhith' (rough peace). It may also…
Choncey appears to be a creative spelling variant of Chauncey or Chauncy, a name with Norman French origins derived from the place name Chauncy, meaning "chancellor's estate." This masculine name…
