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By supererogatory · Updated May 2023
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German
"bright raven"
Last in fashion in the 1930s, Bertram might once have been firmly in the best left in the past category, but with sweet nickname Bertie and the cool option of Bram, Bertram might just be one to…
Greek botanical name
Long in our category of so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out category, once seen as a gum-cracking 1940's telephone operator, we think it's time to reassess Myrtle, and look at is as a nature name, a…
Tree name
Birch is a rarely used nature name that calls to mind the lovely image of the tall, strong but graceful white-barked tree. The best known bearer of the name is former high-ranking Democratic Senator…
Irish
"from the mother's side"
The spoiled only son of the richest family in town in a fifties movie.
Gwynn is a Welsh name that can be used for either gender, though it has historically been more common for males. Derived from the Welsh word 'gwyn' meaning 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed,' it was…
Gwynneth is a feminine name of Welsh origin, an elaborate variation of Gwyneth, meaning 'blessed' or 'happiness.' The distinctive double 'n' spelling adds a touch of uniqueness to this already…
French, diminutive of Hugh
Hugh plus.
Meridith is an uncommon masculine variant of the traditionally feminine name Meredith, which has Welsh origins meaning 'great lord' or 'sea protector.' This spelling variation with an 'i' instead of…
English
"northern farm"
Again, North is so much crisper.
"redhead"
This surname-name originated as a nickname for redheads.
"battle stone"
Dignified first name of poet W. H. Auden, less exposed than his currently stylish surname.
Welsh variation of William
"resolute protection"
The Welsh version of William is almost unheard-of across, but it's fairly straightforward and could make a good heritage choice or alternative honor name.
