theresabunny's list "xxMy Favourite Boys Namesxx" of 3 great name ideas: Ferris - Mitchel!

xxMy Favourite Boys Namesxx

All of my favourite boys names. Most of them are in the top 2000 since all my favourites are popular now.

It's been four decades decades since Ferris Bueller took his famous day off in the cult classic 1986 teen comedy movie, but we think the time for this name could and should be now! Especially with the recent rise of the hero's girlfriend, Sloane, up the baby name rankings. Half preppy, half rugged, it boasts that stylish S ending and has a cozy, retro feel.

 The surname Ferris can derive either from the Irish name Fergus, meaning "strong man", or from the English surname Ferrers, referring to a blacksmith or ironworker
 
Briefly appearing in the charts in the early years of the 20th-century, Ferris was only used in small numbers until the 2020s. A recent year however saw it given to 56 boys and 10 girls: the highest number on record.

Ferris

Rupert is a charming-yet-manly name long more popular in Britain (where it's attached to a beloved cartoon bear) than in the U.S. Yet we can see Rupert as a more stylish, modern way to honor an ancestral Robert.
 Rupert has been more visible in this country of late via Rupert Grint, portrayer of Harry Potter's Ron Weasley and the character Rupert Giles, mentor of Buffy in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as actors Rupert Everett and Rupert Graves--not to mention media mogul Rupert Murdoch. 
 Off the US popularity lists since the early fifties, Rupert ranks high on Nameberry--at Number 170.

Rupert

Mitchel is a masculine name derived from Michael, with Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' This variant spelling emerged as both a surname and given name, offering a slightly less common alternative to Mitchell (with two 'l's). While maintaining the friendly, approachable quality of Mike or Mitch as potential nicknames, Mitchel has a distinctive touch that sets it apart. The name saw modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has declined since the 1990s. Mitchel conveys a down-to-earth, unpretentious character while still connecting to the biblical heritage of Michael. The single-'l' spelling gives it a streamlined appearance that some parents prefer, making it a subtle variation that maintains the name's traditional appeal while standing slightly apart from more common alternatives.