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Low Prussian
"son of Tolk"
Tolkien was first used as a baby name in 2017, and charted again in 2020, undoubtedly in honor of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings series. It means "son of Tolk," Tolk being both a…
English
"son of Walter"
A patronymic surname deriving from the traditional nickname Wat, from Walter. Watson appeared on the female baby name list for the first time in 2020, when it was given to 5 baby girls in the US.…
English, from German
"son of intelligence"
All the Fitz names are hard to carry, but this one has a wonderful meaning and might be a good middle name choice to honor a brilliant lineage.
Dutch surname meaning "son of Maas (Thomas)"
"son of Maas (Thomas)"
Maes is the third most common surname in Belgium, but a few Nameberries have chosen to use this as a first name for their little boys. We think it is a great name and put it to you for consideration!
Irish
"son of Eaghra"
The O'Haras are descended from Eaghra -- pronounced and phonetically spelled Ara -- the lord of Luighne, the modern Leyney in County Sligo. As a name, this makes a satisfying new twist on Harry, and…
"son of the beige one"
Although Maguire is such a prominent Irish surname —it ranks in the Top 40 in the Emerald Isle —this lively and cheerful family name has rarely been used as a first, unlike more familiar…
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:…
Diminutive of Bartholomew, Hebrew, "son of the earth"
"son of the earth"
This one may well be an undiscovered choice for many parents - it has a fabulous meaning, a sturdy surname-name appeal that is very on trend right now and several great namesakes including the…
Japanese
"great (or eldest) son"
An energetic Japanese name that would make for an on-trend choice in the English-speaking world. Especially appropriate for a first-born son.
"eldest son"
Alternative to Taro, which is the more common Anglicized spelling.
Romani
"son / sonny"
This Romani name may derive from the Yiddish name Zindel, which is itself a name derived from Alexander.
English, phonetic spelling of Addison, English
"son of Adam"
As soon as a name becomes mega-popular, parents start to look for spelling variations to set their child apart. This is one of the less graceful ones.
"son of Robert"
Not often used for girls, but George Lucas used it as the middle name for his daughter Everest.
"son of Roger"
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick used Hodge as the middle name of their daughter Tabitha.
Scottish, Irish
"son of"
Mack, a no-nonsense nickname with roots in Mackenzie, is part of the growing trend of boyish names for girls. Its crisp, modern feel gives it standout appeal alongside similar picks like Max and…
Gaelic
"son of Hugh"
This surname was used by Grant Show and Katherine La Nasa for their daughter Eloise's middle.
Japanese; variation of Gorou
"fifth son"
Variation of Gorou.
Traditional Japanese name for the fifth-born son makes for a unique baby name in the West.
Irish surname
"son of Laurence"
Uncommon surname name used by Zak Williams for his son—it was his father Robin Williams's middle name.