Boyssssss namez

Enrico

Italian variation of Henry

One of several Latin names starting with E that would work and play well with others in any family.

Galileo

Italian

"from Galilee"

The name of the great Renaissance astronomer and mathematician, Galileo would make a distinctive hero-name for the son of parents involved in those fields. Deriving from Latin and Hebrew, it refers…

Laken

Variation of Lake, English

Not quite a nature name and not quite a surname — whatever Laken is or isn't, we know it's definitely a name to watch.

Lonzo

Diminutive of Alonzo

"noble, ready"

Adds some dash and substance to Lon.

Madox

Madox is a contemporary masculine name that likely evolved as a variant spelling of the traditional Welsh surname Maddox, which itself derives from the Welsh name "Madoc," meaning "fortunate" or…

Mikko

Finnish, from Hebrew

"who is like God?"

Cute Finnish version of Michael.

Miquel

Miquel is a masculine name that represents the Catalan and Occitan form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' This Mediterranean variation carries the biblical…

Nelo

Spanish, diminutive of Daniel

Lively nickname form of overused biblical favorite.

Nikos

Greek, diminutive of various names beginning with the element Niko-

Attractive, approachable, and more striking Nick alternative.

Nilo

Spanish diminutive of Daniel

"God is my judge"

So much more worldly than Danny.

Renzo

Diminutive of Lorenzo

Rakish nickname able to stand on its own.

Stellan

Swedish, meaning unknown, possibly "calm"

"calm"

Stellan is a strong, attractive, Scandinavian possible up-and-comer, known through actor Stellan Skarsgard, and his namesake, the son of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany. Its trendy 'an' ending and…

Sylvan

Latin

"wood, forest"

One of the many variations of Silvanus, the name of the Roman forest god, and a little-used member of the freshly stylish Sylv- family of names. Silvan is the sleek German and Dutch form. Given to…

Toan

Toan is a masculine name with Vietnamese origins, where it carries the meaning of 'complete,' 'whole,' or 'perfect.' In Vietnamese culture, the name reflects qualities of completeness and integrity.…

Romy

Diminutive of Roman et al

"citizen of Rome"

Best known as a feminine diminutive, Romy is used now for boys too, as a short form of Roman or Romeo or a name in its own right. Remy and Romi are other related choices, or you might want to go all…

Cordovan

Spanish

"native of Cordoba; Cordovan leather"

This strong sounding choice is associated with a type of tanned leather that takes its name from the city of Cordoba in Spain, the region in which it was originally made. Cordoba itself is sometimes…

Esmael

Spanish variation of Ismael, Hebrew,"God will hear"

"God will hear"

Esmael is an uncommon name with deep cultural roots.

Isidro

Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek

"gift of Isis"

Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.

Maceo

Spanish variation of Matthew

"gift of God"

This semi-obscure historic name was recently chosen for their son by Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez. A possible namesake is Maceo Grajales, a Cuban guerrilla leader who was second-in-command of the…

Maksym

Maksym is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly popular in Ukraine, Poland, and other Eastern European countries. It is the Eastern European variant of Maximus, which comes from Latin…