By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"strong one"
Now that Courtney is becoming more unisex for babies, surname Fortney also seems like a viable name for a boy. It fits the trend for names with an -ey ending like Huxley and Finley, with an added…
Irish
"plunderer"
There are many more appealing Irish surnames than Foley, and certainly more positive meanings. If Foley is a genuine family name, this would be all right in the middle.
French
"oak tree"
Beautiful meaning for parents fond of nature-themed names that are a little less obvious. Actor Chaney Kley was one famous bearer of this surname-name.
"exiled one"
Fogarty has the Old Fogey problem.
"descendant of Flannghal"
Flann variation that's most familiar as the name of writer Flannery O'Connor. It derives from the Irish surname Ó Flannghaile , meaning "descendant of Flannghal".
Berny is a masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Bernard or similar names like Bernardo or Bernhard. These parent names have Germanic origins meaning 'brave as a bear' or…
Cassedy is an uncommon masculine name with Irish and Scottish origins, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Caiside, meaning 'descendant of Caiside.' The surname element 'Caiside' relates to…
Cassady is a masculine name with Irish origins, derived from the surname Cassidy, which comes from the Irish Gaelic 'Ó Caiside,' meaning 'descendant of Caiside.' The name gained notable recognition…
Birkeley is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Berkeley, which originated as an English surname derived from Old English elements 'beorc' (birch tree) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow).…
Avreliy is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Latin name Aurelius, which means 'golden' or 'golden one.' This name carries the weight of classical history, as Aurelius was a…
Aubry is a variant spelling of Aubrey, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'elf ruler' or 'magical being.' Historically, it was a masculine name derived from the Germanic elements 'alb' (elf) and…
Polish, from Greek
"defending men"
An intriguing Polish form of Alexander that's both unique and familiar-sounding.
Abbey as a masculine name has interesting origins, primarily serving as a transferred use of the surname derived from 'abbot,' a religious title for the head of an abbey or monastery. While far more…
Ferdynandy is a masculine name that appears to be an uncommon variant or elaboration of Ferdinand, which has Germanic roots meaning 'brave journey' or 'bold protector.' The standard name Ferdinand…
Cassidey as a masculine name is an unusual gender assignment for what is typically considered a feminine name in modern usage. Derived from the Irish surname Ó Caiside, meaning 'descendant of…
Irish surname
"soldier or warrior"
Feeney is an Irish surname most popular in Counties Sligo and Mayo in northwest Ireland. It may rise in the US as a first name as other Irish surnames from Riley to Kennedy become increasingly…
"little raven"
Feeny and its alternative spelling Feeney have several origins in Irish. They are anglicised forms of the surnames Ó Fiannaidhe (descendant of Fiannaidhe, meaning warrior), and Ó Fidhne (descendant…
Kasidy is a modern masculine name with American origins that gained some recognition following its use for a female character in the TV series 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.' Despite this feminine…
Birkley is a masculine name of English origin, combining elements of 'birk' (birch tree) with the common suffix 'ley' (clearing or meadow). This nature-inspired surname-turned-first-name evokes…
Farry is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a diminutive form of names like Farrell or Farid, or possibly a variant of Ferry, which has Dutch and Germanic roots. As…
