Evoking the image of a shady glen, Slade could make a distinctive middle name. It entered the Top 1000 in 2007, and has been seen as a character name on the TV show "Smallville." It's also a name that pops up in comic books and video games.

Cool short form of Alexander, fresher than Alex and less trendy than Xander... for now.

Photographer Newton...or that hard thing you wear on your head.

Reinhardt is a strong Germanic masculine name meaning 'brave counsel' or 'strong decision,' derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'hard' (strong, brave). With deep roots in German-speaking countries, this name has been carried by notable figures including the jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. The spelling with '-dt' ending maintains its authentic German form. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Reinhardt has maintained steady usage, particularly in families celebrating German heritage. The name conveys strength, wisdom, and cultural richness, with a distinctive sound that commands attention. Reinhardt offers the appeal of being recognizable yet uncommon, with a powerful meaning that many parents find attractive for their sons.

Nikola is generally masculine in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Bulgaria and Macedonia, while in Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Estonia and the Czech Republic it is usually feminine.