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Meredith
Welsh
"great ruler"
Meredith has been considered primarily a girl's name since the fifties, before which it was more commonly used for boys. Comic actor Jay Mohr recently named his son Meredith, which might help it…
Merrill
English
"sea-bright; pleasant hill"
A once familiar name for boys in the US, Merrill ranked in the Top 1000 from the 1880s to the late 1960s, peaking in 1926 when it ranked at #331. Now, it is a rare choice, given to 7 girls and 6 boys…
Merritt
English surname
"boundary gate"
Merritt is an old-style surname name that could be seen as a positive virtue name. It was used in the late 19th and early 20th century for boys, reaching the Top 400 in 1899, and is notable today for…
Meyer
German, Dutch, Hebrew, "tenant, farmer, leader; great; bringer of light, shining"
"tenant, farmer, leader; great; bringer of light, shining"
Old-fashioned but right on trend with the likes of Miller, Baker, Sawyer, and Major, Meyer has been borne by gangsters, businessman, sculptors, composers, and writers alike. A versatile choice in…
Mills
Feels akin to Brooks and Rivers, two other boys' names that double as plural nouns. It's been used as a first name for centuries, including by a two time governor of Virginia.
Montague
Literature, French
"pointy hill"
The family name of Shakespeare's Romeo, Montague has a touch of old-fashioned grandeur about it. With clunky-cute nickname Monty and similar sounds to Montgomery, it has been used as a given name…
Moore
English place-name
"the moors"
Moore is recommended as a rich and satisfying middle name choice, whether it relates to your own family history or not. Of the numerous outstanding Moore-surnamed namesakes, count sculptor Henry,…
Moreau
French surname
"Moorish"
Munroe
Munroe is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Rothach Mòr' meaning 'from the mouth of the Roe River' or simply 'from the red bog.' Originally a clan surname from the…
Murdock
Surname name
Rupert Murdoch has helped make the "ch" spelling more recognizable, but this one has a long history as well. Probably works better as a middle name than a first name, even if you're a big Fox News…
Neilson
Neilson originated as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Neil" and has transitioned into occasional use as a first name. The root name Neil comes from the Gaelic "Niall," which possibly means…
Newell
English variation of Neville
One of several surnames beginning with New that nevertheless sound anything but.
Noble
Latin
"aristocratic"
With parents beginning to show an interest in virtue names for boys, this Puritan favorite just might be revived, for what could be more admirable than nobility in terms of having strength of…
North
English word name
"cardinal direction of north"
A lot of attention was drawn to this name when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced it as the name of their baby daughter, making it instantly unisex. North is a word name that's long been used,…
Northrup
Northrup is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old Norse surname meaning 'north farm' or 'northern village.' This distinctive surname-turned-first-name carries associations with…
Oakes
English
"near the oaks"
One part nature name, one part surname name. Oakes gives you the best of both worlds.
Oakleigh
Oakleigh is a charming masculine name with English origins, derived from the combination of 'oak' (the sturdy tree) and 'leigh' (meaning meadow or clearing). This nature-inspired name evokes images…
Octavia
Ogden
English
"from the oak valley"
Rarely used surname, associated with humorous poet Ogden Nash.
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