International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Irish surname MacCallister
"son of Alister"
Can be used either with or without the addition of Mac.
Irish
"yellow"
She's the bff of Blair, Blake, and Brooke who shop at Bergdorf's, Bonwits and Bendel's.
Scottish place name
A capital place-name possibility.
Scottish
"place name"
This Scottish surname and Scottish and Australian place name has a pleasant airy and breezy sound to it. Camden mayor Lara Symkowiak chose the name for her daughter born in 2016.
"from the narrow forest"
A beaming, friendly Irish last-name-first-name waiting to be discovered, though anyone into American history might associate it with John C. Calhoun, a 19th century statesman who defended slavery.…
English
"rocky water"
A cool, rugged sounding name, Calder is connected to an ancient Scottish clan, an English village, and a Scottish River, along with the sculptor Alexander Calder, who invented the mobile (as in,…
Blain is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, derived from the Gaelic surname "Bláan" or possibly from a place name meaning "field" or "plain." It's also sometimes considered a…
English surname, English word name
"dear"
Darling has history as an English surname, but it would most likely be read as a quirky and loving word name, a la Sweetheart or Honey.
"place of the cannon"
A lesser-used presidential choice, with a charming, buccaneering sound. Fictional bearers include the Marvel Comics character James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, as well as the heroine of F. Scott…
Blain is a feminine adaptation of what was traditionally a masculine name and surname of Scottish and Gaelic origin. The name derives from the Gaelic 'blàthán,' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom,' though…
"spear"
A family of lawyers might be interested in this surname as a tribute to famed defense attorney Clarence Darrow.
Welsh
"son of David"
This is a both fresher and cooler spin on David.
Word name; surname from Ó Comhraidhe
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…
Variation of Ó Comhraidhe or Ó Corra, Irish surname, or English word name
"descendant of Comhraidhe; descandant of Corra; curry"
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…
Scottish surname
"speckled, freckled"
Bryce is the preferred spelling over Brice for both genders, with nearly 70 girls named Bryce in one recent year vs. only five called Brice. But note that there were over 3000 boys named Bryce and…
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…
"village with crosses"
Crosby is an attractively laid-back Irish surname with retro musical associations to Bing and Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and with a jaunty air. Crosby Braverman was the name of a character on the TV…
Scottish surname, meaning unknown
Basie is a fabulous jazz name to honor the Count, whose birth name was William, the influential pianist, organist, bandleader and composer who led his band for almost fifty years. There are lots of…
