International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Scottish and Irish diminutive of Christopher
"bearer of Christ"
Kit and Topher are the Christopher nicknames du jour, thanks to actors Harington and Grace. But now that Chris is feeling less ubiquitous, this jaunty Scottish and Irish short form has a certain…
Conn as a feminine name is highly unusual, as it is traditionally a masculine Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Conn" meaning "wisdom" or "chief." It has historical significance in Irish mythology…
Conn is a masculine name with ancient Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic word 'conn' meaning 'wisdom' or 'chief.' In Irish mythology and history, Conn of the Hundred Battles was a legendary High…
Corbet is a masculine name of Old French and Norman origin, derived from "corbeau," meaning "raven" or "crow." This surname-turned-first-name has medieval roots and was often associated with families…
Crandall is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'valley of the cranes.' This distinguished surname-turned-first-name carries a sense of tradition and…
Crandell is an uncommon masculine surname that has occasionally made the transition to first name usage. It originated as an English surname derived from a place name, likely composed of Old English…
English
"the crane town"
A surname associated these days with Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston.
Crocket is a distinctive masculine name with English origins, primarily derived from the surname Crockett. The surname itself has two possible origins: it may be a diminutive form of the Old French…
Currie is an unusual feminine given name with Scottish roots, primarily derived from a surname meaning 'wet plain' or 'hollow.' Originally found in the lowlands of Scotland, particularly around…
Variation of Ó Comhraidhe or Ó Corra, Irish surname, or English word name
"descendant of Comhraidhe; descandant of Corra; curry"
Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.
Daye is a versatile masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Old English word for "day," symbolizing light and new beginnings. Alternatively, it could be an anglicized…
Dempster is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from the occupational surname meaning 'judge' or 'judicial officer.' It comes from the Middle English word 'demester,' which referred to…
Dickie is traditionally a masculine name functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Richard, which has Germanic origins meaning 'strong ruler' or 'brave power.' While sometimes used as a…
English word name
"enclosed area of water in a port for ships to load and unload"
A sailing and sea-related choice, which also feels connected to the reparative powers of nature (via dock leaves) and to doctors generally, Dock made the Top 1000 in the first half of the 20th…
Spelling variation of word name Dune or Scottish surname
"brown or dark"
Photographer Diane Arbus named her daughter Doon, inspired by the sand dunes she walked among when pregnant. Used this way, Doon might be considered a nature name, a refashioning of the word dune.…
Scottish surname
"hill, mountain"
Evocative of the sand dunes at the beach, Doone is a relatively rare surname found in Scotland, Ireland and England. It was recently used with this spelling by Olympic medalist Amanda Beard;…
Douglass is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Douglas, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning 'dark water' or 'dark stream.' This specific spelling with the double 's' is…
Scottish
"ridge"
At one time associated with the fictional detective Bulldog Drummond, this formal surname name does boast the cute nickname Drum.
Irish
"swarthy"
Somewhat gruff name that might be better feminized as Duffy.
This somewhat boisterous Celtic name would be at home in a noisy pub or out walking on the moors. In Scotland, it was originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion. Duff…
