Ways to "Pem"

Pelham, a place-name surname, could work well as a first, despite its slightly arrogant air. It's what the P in P.G. Wodehouse stands for.

Better suited to a stuffy school than a little boy, but it nevertheless has a preppy air that may appeal to some.

Pembrook is a distinguished masculine name with English origins, derived from Old English elements. It combines 'pen' meaning 'enclosure' or 'hill' with 'brook' referring to a stream, creating a picturesque geographical surname that evolved into a given name. Pembrook evokes images of serene countryside landscapes with rolling hills and flowing waters. While uncommon as a first name, it carries an air of sophistication and aristocratic charm. Historically associated with British landed gentry, Pembrook has maintained a quiet presence in English-speaking countries. Parents might choose this name for its distinctive sound and connection to nature, appreciating its rarity while still being recognizable and pronounceable.

Parents are beginning to turn away from springtime months like April and June and are moving toward the cooler and crisper three-syllable September, October, November, and December.

Name for a seventh child, back when people had them.

Septimus is one of the more dashing of the birth-order Latin number names that were revived by the Victorians. So even if you don't anticipate son number 7, you might be bold enough to consider this relic, certainly preferable to sixth-son name Sextus.