Nerdy Boy Names: Geek Chic Cool
- Levison
Description:
Levison is a surname-derived masculine name with English origins, coming from the patronymic form meaning 'son of Levi.' Levi itself has Hebrew roots, meaning 'joined' or 'attached.' As a first name, Levison is uncommon and distinctive, offering a formal alternative to the more widely used Lewis or Levi. It carries a sophisticated, scholarly quality while maintaining the trendy pattern of using surnames as given names. Though rare in popularity rankings, Levison has appeal for parents seeking a traditional-sounding name with both Jewish and English heritage connections. The name offers the friendly nickname options of Lev or Levy.
- Aldous
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"old"Description:
Aldous has long been associated with British writer Huxley, author of Brave New World. So many of these rare British names are starting to be reconsidered by the literary or hipster crowds and this one, considering its pedigree, deserves the renewed interest.
- Garvey
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"rough peace"Description:
Occasionally used in the African-American community to honor Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey, known as "Emperor of the Kingdom of Africa," though his first name is more frequently chosen. Another possible namesake is baseball player Steve Garvey. Garvey sounds more modern than Harvey.
- Llewelyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"lion"Description:
A distinctively Welsh name that's feeling more and more usable these days.