Coolated Names for Boys
- Darryl
Description:
Darryl is a masculine name with ancient Celtic origins, derived from the Irish name 'Dáire' or 'Daire,' meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile.' It entered common usage in English-speaking countries as both a given name and surname. Darryl experienced significant popularity in the United States from the 1950s through the 1970s, reaching its peak in the mid-1960s. Sports figures like baseball stars Darryl Strawberry and cultural references in television and film helped maintain the name's visibility. While its usage has declined since its heyday, Darryl retains a friendly, approachable quality. The name is often associated with reliability and straightforwardness, carrying a classic yet not overly formal feel with its characteristic double-r spelling.
- Manny
Origin:
English, diminutive of EmmanuelDescription:
He can get it for you wholesale.
- Chuck
Origin:
Diminutive of CharlesDescription:
So far out it's almost ready to be let back in.
- Montez
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"dweller in the mountains"Description:
Sensuous and rhythmic.
- Morrisey
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"sea taboo"Description:
When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice.
- Adolph
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"noble wolf"Description:
World War II stamped a permanent verboten on Adolph.
- Dennison
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Dennis"Description:
A case in which the son is now more attractive than the father. There have been Colonial settlers surnamed Dennison on this side of the Atlantic since 1623.