Invented Boy Names
- Jevin
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
This recent riff on the theme of Kevin has a pleasant sound but no real history or meaning.
- Jrue
Origin:
Modern invented, variation of DrewDescription:
This phonetic spelling of Drew feels particularly distanced from the original classic Andrew. Jrue, along with other phonetic "Jr" names such as Jream, is on the rise in the US — even cracking the Top 1000 in 2022.
- Kazarion
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Invented nameDescription:
Name invented for the video game and anime series Angels of Death. Kazarion debuted on the charts in 2021 when it was used for five baby boys.
- Daxtyn
Description:
Daxtyn is a modern masculine name that exemplifies contemporary American naming trends. Likely created as a variant of Daxton (itself a blend of Dax and the popular -ton/-son suffix), Daxtyn follows the pattern of replacing traditional vowels and endings with 'y' and 'yn.' The name has a strong, edgy sound that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet on-trend. Though still relatively uncommon, Daxtyn has gained some popularity in the 2010s alongside similar-sounding modern creations. The name offers the friendly nickname Dax while providing a more elaborate formal option.
- Jamari
Origin:
Variation of Jamar, African American, ArabicMeaning:
"beauty"Description:
While Jamar fell out of the Top 1000 back in 2016, this sleek and modern elaboration remains popular. Inspired by Arabic Jamal and rising up the charts alongside Amari and Kamari, Jamari is given to around 500 boys a year.
- Herbsaint
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"sacred herb"Description:
The name of an absinthe-imitation, Herbsaint is a liqueur created and produced in New Orleans since the 1930s. It literally translates to "sacred herb," in reference to absinthe woodworm, the one absinthe ingredient it doesn't contain.
- Jaidyn
Description:
Jaidyn is a modern masculine name that emerged as a variation of Jaden, which itself derives from the Hebrew name "Jadon" meaning "thankful" or "God has heard." This contemporary spelling with the distinctive "y" gives the name a trendy, unique quality. Jaidyn rose in popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of the trend of names with creative spellings. As a boy's name, it carries a youthful, energetic quality while maintaining masculine strength. The name works well cross-culturally and has a modern American feel. Though less common than Jaden or Jayden, Jaidyn offers familiarity with a distinctive edge. Parents typically choose this spelling variation to give their son a recognizable yet individually styled name.
- Cynri
Origin:
WelshDescription:
A name from ancient Welsh literature: in the poem The Gododdin, the three leaders of the ill-fated army were Cynon, Cynri and Cynrain. To that end, the name might have been invented for poetic effect, although there are several Welsh names ending in -ri, meaning "king". Alternatively, it may be a form of the Anglo-Saxon name Cyneric.
- Jhayco
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
@jhayco is the social media handle of rapper Jhay Cortez, which itself was given to 17 baby boys in 2022.
- Rylen
Origin:
Variation of RylanDescription:
Rylen is the more-unusual spelling variation of Rylan and the even more popular Ryland. It also takes a cue from the long-trendy surname-name Riley and adds the newly-trendy n ending.
- Binx
Origin:
American invented nameDescription:
Binx is a popular name among black cats thanks to the character Thackery Binx in the cult classic Hocus Pocus. It makes a one-of-a-kind, spirited name for a boy. If it's too bold for the birth certificate, try Binx as a nickname for a B name like Benedict or Baxter.
- Braxley
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"Brock's field"Description:
Braxley is an invented name — a combination of two hot syllables — and therefore has no official meaning. It could, however, be interpreted to mean "Brock's field" from each of its elements.
- Dangelo
Origin:
Spelling variation of DeangeloDescription:
Even less popular than the rarely-used Deangelo. This spelling is likely helped by singer-songwriter and record producer D'Angelo.
- Bagheera
Origin:
Literary nameMeaning:
"tiger"Description:
Rudyard Kipling created the name Bagheera for the black panther character in his classic collection The Jungle Book. It was derived from the Hindi word bagh, meaning "tiger."
- Stannis
Origin:
Modern invented literary nameDescription:
The name of a controversial character in Game of Thrones, Stannis Baratheon. He's better liked by book readers -- who see him as the embodiment of rigorous law and order -- than show watchers. In HBO's version of the story, his character was mostly defined by his disastrous loyalty to the red priestess Melisandre.
- Anduin
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Anduin is the Sindarin name for the Great River of Wilderland in Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth. The word means "long river" or "great river".
- Kaylor
Origin:
American invented nameDescription:
Kaylor is a faux surname name. It doesn't have an occupational meaning, unlike soundalike names Taylor ("tailor") and Baylor ("one who delivers goods"). It may be considered an Anglicization of surnames such as Keillor or Kohler, but its use typically arises from a combination of the names Kay and Taylor.
- Jamar
Origin:
Invented variation of JamalMeaning:
"beauty"Description:
An attractive twist on an Arabic classic, with further twists being Zamari, Jamari, and Jamarion. It was a popular choice from the 70s onwards in the US but has fallen out of favor in recent years, replaced by Jamir.
- Davion
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Davion has only ranked in the US Top 1000 since the early 1990s, and its alternate spelling Davian is a more recent entry, first entering the charts in 2004. Their apparent connection to more common names Dave and Damian presumably provided the avenue for their success; however, both names are trending downward with no expected resurgence in the coming years.
- Rhyatt
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
This very nouveau-sounding combination of Rhett and Riot was one of the fastest-rising boys names of 2017.
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