By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Diminutive of Arthur
"noble one; bear man"
Though short and brisk, no nickname name could have a more creative image. Comic actor Chris O'Dowd named his son Art, as in his native Ireland it's used as a name on its own, separate from Arthur.,…
French
"man from Lucania"
Luc is the sleeker Gallic cousin of Luke, and if you want to know the difference between their pronunciations, just watch Kevin Kline's hilarious description in the film French Kiss. Peter Gabriel…
English
"white man"
Whitman, a namesake surname for poet Walt, would be much more suited to a boy, probably because of that "man" part. Whit or Witt makes an uplifting short form which can be used on its own.
Latin
"man from Adria"
Adrian is an ancient gender-neutral name off its peak for girls but increasing in popularity for boys throughout Europe. The most popular female form in the US is Adriana, followed by Adrianna, then…
Word name or surname name, English
"free man"
Another meaningful word name that actually dates back to pre-Emancipation days.
Italian variation of Charlotte, French diminutive of Charles
Carlotta has a large measure of finger-snapping charm and substance — despite being a not too pleasant character in The Little Mermaid . Carlotta is also the diva/prima donna in The Phantom of the…
"manservant, young man"
Seems like a redundant name for a lad.
Variation of Adrian, Latin
"man of Adria"
A modern spin on a handsome classic.
Greek
"man of Cyprus"
With a long and noble history -- Cyprian was one of the great Christian Latin writers -- this could make a highly unusual but meaningful choice. Cyprian has been in use since medieval times,…
Finnish, Maori, Hawaiian, Sanskrit, Akan, Hebrew
"greatest; bird; wise; second born; God is with us"
An international name that, while short and simple, sounds strong and distinctive, stylish and sweet all at once. It may appeal to those who want a name that works in multiple languages, while also…
Spanish diminutive of Carlos, form of Charles, French from German
Carlito is an affectionate short form of Carlos or Carl -- or Charles for the matter -- used informally.
Scottish and Irish
"man of force"
In Celtic lore, Fergus was the ideal of manly courage, making it a charming, slightly quirky Scottish and Irish favorite. As a name, Fergus forms a link between Ireland and Scotland, as Gaelic…
French, combination of Jean and Luc
Jeanluc, most often written as Jean-Luc, is a French smoosh name combining Jean, a form of John meaning "god is gracious", and Luc, meaning "man of Lucania".
English variation of Irma, English, German, Slovene
"whole, great, universal; army man"
A variation of the German Irma, Erma emerged in the 19th century in English-speaking countries where its similarity to timeless Emma might have helped it gain popularity. In fact, if you follow its…
Invented name, combination of Adam and Darius
"man possessing goodness"
Adarius is an invented name combination name, created from the A- prefix - or from Adam - and the name Darius. This could give it the meaning, "man possessing goodness". This name is most common in…
German variation of Francis, Latin
"Frenchman or free man"
Franz is the German equivalent to Francis, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a Franz outside of countries with Germanic origins. In America the name is often associated with celebrated author Franz…
"man of Lucania"
A modern French variant of Luca, popular in both France and Quebec, where it ranks at #183 and #53 respectively. It also coincides with the Czech word for meadow.
Diminutive of Charles
Alternative spelling of Charlie that's popular for baby boys in Belgium.
Variation of Andre
"man"
Diminutive of Andre. Associated with the rapper Dr. Dre.
Norman
"man power"
Montgomery is an increasingly popular name for boys, especially in the UK, and now it's being used for girls as well in the US, where more than 50 baby girls were named Montgomery last year.
