Alyssa's Favorite Boy Names

Nicolai

Scandinavian and Slavic form of Nicholas

"people of victory"

Related to the Russian name Nikolai, this is a fresh and worldly form of a popular favorite.

Olivier

French

"olive tree"

More and more frequently heard as the Gallic version of Oliver, Olivier could be seen as a tribute to the great British actor, Sir Laurence O.

Payne

English or Mapuche

"villager, country-dweller; blue"

The y helps a bit, but still a painful image.

Thatcher

English occupational name

"roof thatcher"

Thatcher is an open and friendly freckle-faced surname, fresher sounding than Tyler or Taylor, that dates back to the days of thatched-roof cottages. It is catching on with modern parents—it reached…

Truman

English

"loyal one"

Truman is an upstanding presidential name that radiates an aura of integrity and moral truth, values any parent would want for a child. It seems definitely headed for a revival. Also associated with…

Whitaker

Whitaker is a masculine name originating as an English surname meaning 'white field' or 'wheat field.' Derived from Old English elements 'hwit' (white) and 'aecer' (field), it was traditionally a…

Whitman

English

"white man"

Whitman, a namesake surname for poet Walt, would be much more suited to a boy, probably because of that "man" part. Whit or Witt makes an uplifting short form which can be used on its own.

Manning

Irish surname

"monk"

For football fans who have decided Peyton has become too feminine. Or they could look to brother Eli for inspiration.