Exotic Spellings for Boy Names

An alternate spelling of Brian, Bryan's one of the most enduring of Irish imports. Bryan is now slightly more popular than the original, with associations to Bryan Cranston, Bryan Ferry and Bryan Brown.

Nikolas is a sleek and international spelling of this longtime favorite, chosen by parents who might like the Nik or Niko short form.

While Peyton and Payton have been used for both genders since the early 90s, inspired by football star Peyton manning, both spellings of the name have become more feminine over time.