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Baxley
English
"baker's meadow"
A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.
Vassily
Vassily is a masculine name of Russian origin, representing a Slavic form of Basil, which comes from the Greek name Basileios meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' This distinguished name has deep historical…
Arty
Arty is a diminutive form of the name Arthur, which has ancient Celtic origins meaning 'bear' or 'stone.' It's a casual, friendly nickname that has occasionally been used as a given name in its own…
Vasily
Russian form of Basil, Greek
"royal"
Vasily is one of many forms of the Greek Basil, all rare in the US.
Wassily
Wassily is a masculine name of Russian origin, representing the Russian form of Basil (Василий/Vasiliy). The name derives from the Greek 'Basilios,' meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' While the standard…
Arseny
Arseny is a masculine name of Russian origin, derived from the Greek name Arsenios, meaning 'virile' or 'strong.' This name has deep roots in Russian Orthodox tradition, with several saints bearing…
Alvy
Diminutive of Alvin, English
"noble friend; friend of the elves"
Alvie is the spelling parents tend to prefer, and may rise along with Archie, Alfie, and Albie. The Alvy variation is strongly associated with Alvy Singer, Woody Allen's character in Annie Hall .
Albany
Scottish place name
A capital place-name possibility.
Ackerley
Ackerley is a masculine name of English origin derived from Old English elements meaning "field" or "clearing in the woods" combined with "meadow" or "lea." Originally a surname denoting someone who…
Bartleby
English surname, probably related to Bartholomew
"son of the furrow"
Bartleby (that's his last name) the Scrivener is a famous Herman Melville character whose surprisingly powerful refrain was, "I would prefer not to." Or, in the immortal words of any two-year-old:…
Byrley
Byrley is a rare masculine name with likely English origins, possibly derived from Old English toponymic surnames referring to someone from a fortified place or clearing in the woods. The elements…
Burly
Burly is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English nickname or descriptive surname before occasionally being adopted as a given name. Derived from the Old English word 'burlic,'…
Barthélemy
Barthélemy is the French form of Bartholomew, derived from the Aramaic name Bar-Talmay, meaning "son of Talmai" or "son of the furrows." This distinguished name carries significant historical weight…
Burgundy
French place-name; also color name
Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell's fictional helmet-haired newsman, but this color name is much more suited to a girl.
Stuffy
Stuffy is an uncommon masculine name that originated as a nickname or diminutive form. It likely developed from the word "stuff" or as a descriptive nickname for someone with a formal or rigid…
Bartelby
Bartelby is a masculine name with literary connections, most notably from Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener." The name derives from Bartholomew, which comes from the Aramaic…
Beirney
Beirney is an uncommon masculine name with likely Irish or Scottish Gaelic origins, possibly deriving from names like Bernard, Bjorn, or as a variant of Barney (itself a diminutive of Barnabas). The…
Busby
English
"shrub farm"
A busby is the English name for the fur military headdress originally worn by the Hungarian hussars . As a first name, Busby is also the unique name of iconic movie choreographer Busby Berkeley.
Busbey
Busbey is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as a surname before transitioning to occasional use as a first name. Its etymology suggests Old English origins, possibly derived from a…
Buddy
English, nickname name
Until recently it was rarely used as a proper name; Buddy Holly, for example, was christened Charles, and Salinger's Buddy Glass was born Webb. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver did name his fourth child…