Names That Mean Son
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Atkin
English diminutive of Adam, Hebrew
"son of the red earth"
Atkin is a short form of Adam that originated in Medieval England. It's now obsolete, but traces remain in surnames such as Atkins and Atkinson. Medieval nicknames that followed a similar formula…
Hachirou
Japanese
"eighth son"
Traditionally given to the eighth son in Japan. It can also be spelled Hachiro.
Saburo
Japanese
"third son"
An interesting international possibility for a third son.
Nelson
English
"son of Neil"
Nelson on a boy is a steady, somewhat formal classic. On a girl, it's fresher, less expected, and could be shortened to Nell or Nellie.
Barnabás
Hungarian variation of Barnabas, Aramaic
"son of consolation"
Mcgill
Irish and Scottish surname
"son of the foreigner"
Despite its appearance, McGill is not related to any of the Gil- names, including Gilbert, Gilford, and Gilson. The "gill" piece is derived from the Gaelic word gall , meaning "foreigner." Yet, it…
Carsyn
Spelling variation of Carson, English and Scottish
"son of the marsh dwellers"
The Y ending gives Carson a feminine spin. Carsyn is used for girls more than 70% of the time.
Toshiro
Japanese
"bright and sagacious; agile son"
White-haired hero of the manga and anime series Bleach .
Shiro
Japanese
"fourth son"
Hendry
English and Scottish surname
"son of Henry"
A handsome surname derived from Henry, like Henderson and Hendrix.
Mabon
Celtic
"great son"
Mabon ap Modron (son of Modron) is a prominent figure in Welsh literature and mythology – a fearless hero.
Watts
English surname
"son of Watt, son of Walter"
Watts is a patronymic surname derived from Watt, a popular Middle English nickname for Walter. Today, Watts makes a contemporary and stylish way to honor a Walter in your life.
Neeson
Irish
"son of Naois"
With parents looking for fresh -son names, this Irish option — best-known on actor Liam Neeson — may appeal.
Kenjiro
Japanese
"strong second son"
Common Japanese name for second sons. Kenjiro Shirabu is a character in the anime series Haikyu!! , and Kenjiro Tsuda is a well-known voice actor who has lent his talents to numerous anime series.
Fitzpatrick
Irish / Anglo-Norman surname
"son of Patrick"
A common surname in Ireland, often use as an anglicization of Mac Giolla Phádraig. This name could honor a Patrick. It's also a way to get to Fitz as a nickname.
Walters
English surname
"son of Walter"
Still heavily associated with journalist Barbara Walters, whose Jewish family changed their name from Warmwater (Warmwasser) upon emigrating to the UK from Poland.
Mckay
Gaelic
"son of Aodh"
McKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names.
Kerrigan
Irish surname
"son of Ciaragán"
Mattison
English surname
"son of Matthew"
Could make for a strong and stylish honor name for an ancestral Matt.
Roe
English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, or Korean surname
"roe deer; wise protector; son of Ruadh; red; clearing; ability"
In the US, the multicultural surname Roe is primarily associated with the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, which granted the federal right to abortion, though elsewhere it might be…