aesthetic: nautical

Lincoln

English

"town by the pool"

Lincoln cracked the Top 50 for boys' names for the first time in 2016, more than 150 years after the death of its most famous bearer. This is especially remarkable because, as crazy as it seems now,…

Caspian

Place name

"white"

One of the most romantic of appellations, Caspian is a geographical name referring to the large salty sea between Asia and Europe. It's also the name of the hero of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of…

Gunnar

Scandinavian variation of Gunther

"bold warrior"

A key figure in Norse legend and a traditional Scandinavian favorite making inroads here.

Henrik

Danish and Hungarian variation of Henry, German

"estate ruler"

The long history and solid usage of Henry has infiltrated other cultures, where a number of variations experience the same degree of popularity. In the US, Henrik first entered the Top 1000 in 2014.…

Eirik

Eirik is a masculine name of Old Norse origin and is a traditional Scandinavian variant of Erik or Eric. The name derives from the elements 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler, king, mighty), thus…

Jannik

Dutch and German variation of John

"God is gracious"

Popular form of John in Germany. Just remember to pronounce it YAHN-nik, which most English-speakers won't. Jannick is another spelling.

Anchor

Word name

"heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation"

Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability, currently given to a small handful of boys in the US each year.

Forde

Forde is a masculine name of English origin derived from a surname that initially indicated someone who lived near a ford (a shallow river crossing). The name carries connotations of strength and…