Men of Robin Hobb's books.

Many will associate this name with Galen of Pergamon, the second-century physician considered to be the founding father of medicine. A more recent reference is Star Wars character Galen Erso. The name still projects a gentle, scholarly image, while sharing sounds with more popular names like Aiden and Nathan. Bonus: it's also an anagram of Angel.

Kardashian style transforms many traditional C names to Ks, and this is a kase in point.

Kyle is still appreciated by thousands of parents each year for its combination of simplicity, strength, and style; it was in the Top 20 for most of the nineties. As a Scottish surname, it dates back to the fifteenth century.

Selden is a masculine name with Old English origins, historically used as both a surname and given name. Derived from elements meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessed,' it carries positive connotations of luck and prosperity. As a first name, Selden peaked in popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has remained quite rare throughout its history. The name has literary and intellectual associations through figures like John Selden, a noted 17th-century English jurist and scholar. With its soft consonants and distinctive sound, Selden offers a refined alternative to more common names. Its rarity gives it a distinguished quality while still being straightforward to spell and pronounce, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon name with historical depth.