International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Morice is a masculine name representing a medieval French variant of Maurice. Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning "Moorish" or "dark-skinned," it has Roman origins and was popularized…
English variation of Maurice
"dark-skinned"
Morris is as quiet and comfortable as a Morris chair, and has the same vintage feel. Once a Top 100 name in the early 1900s, Morris fell completely off the roster in 1995, probably due to lingering…
English, Irish
"morning, tomorrow; descendent of Murchadha; sea battle"
Solemn yet hopeful, Morrow doubles up as a surname-style choice and as a word name. Sharing sounds with Marlowe, Milo, and Morris, it has been used occasionally since the 20th century. As a surname,…
Scottish
"dweller near the moor"
A common family name in Scotland, occasionally used as a first.
Spelling variation of Monroe
Possibly to honor Canadian short story writer Alice -- though Alice is more far accessible and--until very recently-- nearly as distinctive.
"mouth of the river Ro"
Takes Monroe out of the Dead Presidents category and gives it new life.
Munroe is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Rothach Mòr' meaning 'from the mouth of the Roe River' or simply 'from the red bog.' Originally a clan surname from the…
Variation of Murdoch
"mariner"
Murdoch and its more popular modern variant Murdo are traditional given names in Scotland, although they are almost exclusively encountered as surnames outside of their native country. Famous bearers…
Surname name
Rupert Murdoch has helped make the "ch" spelling more recognizable, but this one has a long history as well. Probably works better as a middle name than a first name, even if you're a big Fox News…
"settlement by the sea"
Murray, you may be surprised to discover, is a Scottish surname name --that of an ancient noble clan--with a sea-swept meaning, and just could be in the next wave of reevaluated grandpa names.…
"river with alder trees"
Scottish nature name that could prove a tongue- twister for the younger set.
Scottish occupational name
"producer or seller of table linens"
The surname of the influential early Scottish inventor of logarithms could make an inspiring middle name choice for a mathematically inclined family.
Neale as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. Originally an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Neil or Neal, it derives from the elements…
Neale is a masculine name with Celtic origins, representing an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Niall, which possibly means 'champion' or 'cloud.' This spelling variant adds a distinctive touch to…
English diminutive of Cornelia, Eleanor, Helena, or McNeilly, English, Scottish
"horn; shining torch; son of the poet"
A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nelly from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the…
Short form of Cornelius, Neal, or McNeilly
"horn; cloud; son of the poet"
A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong, elegant Cornelius, as an elaboration of Neal or Neil, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the cool meaning "son of the…
"little saint"
Excellent candidate for use as an undiscovered surname name. Niven is the Anglicized spelling of the Irish name Naomhan, a diminutive of the word naomh which means saint. This handsome but unusual…
French
"northerner"
Somehow more modern and likable than Morris or Doris.
"church, cemetery"
Taken from a Scottish town, a Scots surname, and the name of an intricately patterned fabric, Paisley means "church" or "cemetery." It ranks highly for girls and is in US Top 100. It may feel a…
