-ian/-ien/-ion

There's something just so adorable and regal about names that end in -ian/ien/ion. Here's a list of my faves
  1. Adrian
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "man of Adria"
    • Description:

      Adrian is one of those names that’s easy to picture on all kinds of people. From an active and energetic five-year-old to your great grandpa, from the coolest, breeziest guy you know, to the quiet, serious one, it’s no wonder Adrian has always made the US Top 500 since the early 20th century.
  2. Adrien
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Adrian
    • Description:

      This spelling variation of the much more popular Adrian entered reentered the Social Security list after an over 100 year absence in 1999. The -en ending makes it sound like the feminine Adrienne. We suggest sticking with the all A Adrian for your little boy.
  3. Adriene
    • Alician
      • Origin:

        Variation of Alice
      • Meaning:

        "noble"
      • Description:

        An intriguing and rare variant of Alice.
    • Amarion
      • Adrian
        • Bastian
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Sebastian, Latin from Greek
          • Meaning:

            "man of Sebastia"
          • Description:

            In Spanish cultures, and spelled either Bastian or Bastien, this is a fairly common nickname name. The German fantasy children's book The Neverending Story features a young boy character called Bastian Balthlazar Bux, and it has also been seen in several screen versions.
        • Carnelian
          • Origin:

            Gemstone name
          • Description:

            Carnelian is an ochre-colored semi-precious gemstone, named after a type of cherry.
        • Caspian
          • Origin:

            Place name
          • Meaning:

            "white"
          • Description:

            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 Narnia, Prince Caspian.
        • Cassian
          • Origin:

            Latin, variation of Cassius
          • Meaning:

            "hollow"
          • Description:

            Rugged but gentle at the same time, Cassian is a saintly and stylish choice that was derived from the name Cassius. Before 2017, it was an obscure choice, given to a tiny handful of boys each year. As of 2023, however, it's become one of the top ten fastest-rising names in the US, more than doubling in usage since 2022 and edging closer towards the Top 500.
        • Charmian
          • Origin:

            Greek
          • Meaning:

            "joy"
          • Description:

            This name was used by Shakespeare (who got it from Plutarch) in Antony and Cleopatra for one of the attendants of the Egyptian queen. An interesting possibility, it is heard occasionally in the UK, even less frequently in the US.
        • Dalian
          • Damian
            • Origin:

              Greek
            • Meaning:

              "to tame, subdue"
            • Description:

              Damian has sidestepped its demonic horror movie overtones, leaving a basically friendly and charming Irish image. A well-used upper-class name in England, it is growing in popularity here.
          • Darian
            • Origin:

              Variation of Darius
            • Meaning:

              "rich, kingly"
            • Description:

              Unusual option, with a Waspy Connecticut air.
          • Darien
            • Origin:

              Spelling variation of Darian
            • Meaning:

              "rich, kingly"
            • Description:

              The Darien spelling, which relates to the posh Connecticut town, peaked at Number 393 in 1994 but more recently has been just hanging on at the bottom of the Top 1000. Still, a name with an appealing sound and feel that may ascend again.
          • Demetrien
            • Dorian
              • Origin:

                Greek
              • Meaning:

                "from Doris"
              • Description:

                A male name occasionally borrowed by the girls, as in Dorian Cramer, a long-running female character on the soap One Life to Live and famous midcentury model Dorian Leigh.
            • Emilian
              • Origin:

                Romanian form of Emil
              • Meaning:

                "rival"
              • Description:

                With the new trend of boys' names rising on the heels of their popular sisters, the unusual-yet-familiar-feeling Emilian might become better known thanks to its relationship to Emily and Emilia/Amelia. Rather than being two branches of the same tree, Emilian and Emily are actually one tree while Emmett and Emma hang on a whole separate tree. But all have a lot of modern appeal, and Emilian may be a more attractive and intriguing male form than Emil. There was a St. Emilian.
            • Fabian
              • Origin:

                Latin clan name
              • Meaning:

                "bean grower"
              • Description:

                Fabian is the ancient name of a saint and pope that also has Shakespearean cred as Olivia's servant in Twelfth Night and more recently made an appearance in Harry Potter. In the U.S. Fabian became best known via the 1960s teen idol/singer who went solely by his first name.
            • Fabien