Lopes da Silva (male middle names)

  1. Frederico
    • George
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "farmer"
      • Description:

        Iconoclasts though we may be, we like Fred, we like Frank, and we like George, which was among the Top 10 from 1830 to 1950, when the number of little Georges started to decline. Solid, strong, royal and saintly, yet friendly and unpretentious, we think that George is in prime position for a comeback, especially since it was chosen by Britain's royal couple.
    • Joseph
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "Jehovah increases"
      • Description:

        Joseph is one of the most classic names in American nomenclature, popular with parents from many ethnic backgrounds and having dual-religious appeal.
    • Jit
      • Karl
        • Origin:

          German and Scandinavian variation of Charles
        • Description:

          Manly almost to the point of macho.
      • Laurent
        • Origin:

          French variation of Lawrence
        • Meaning:

          "of Laurentium or bay laurel"
        • Description:

          A French accent makes almost everything sound better, especially when attached to a Twilight vampire. Laurent also has a high-style feel via designer Yves St-Laurent. Laurent de Brunhoff is the French author-illustrator who continued his father Jean's series of Babar books.
      • Leon
        • Origin:

          Greek variation of Leo
        • Meaning:

          "lion"
        • Description:

          Currently overshadowed by the bright and lively Leo, Leon feels a slightly more serious, more quietly confident than its short and trending counterpart.
      • Leonardo
        • Origin:

          Italian and Spanish variation of Leonard, German
        • Meaning:

          "brave lion"
        • Description:

          For centuries this name was associated primarily with the towering figure of Italian Renaissance painter-scientist-inventor Leonardo da Vinci, and was scarcely used outside the Latin culture.
      • Lucas
        • Origin:

          Latin form of Luke
        • Meaning:

          "man from Lucania"
        • Description:

          Lucas is a Top 10 boys' name with a slightly-less-popular almost-identical twin brother, Luke. Like Elijah and Elias, Lucas and Luke come from the same root and have the same meaning and so feel even more popular than they are.
      • Manuel
        • Origin:

          Spanish variation of Emmanuel, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "God is with us"
        • Description:

          Popular among Hispanic communities but also used internationally, Manuel is a name with a regal history.
      • Mariano
        • Origin:

          Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
        • Meaning:

          "relating to the god Mars"
        • Description:

          A handsome and romantic-sounding European option.
      • Mario
        • Origin:

          Italian variation of Marius, form of mythological name Mars
        • Meaning:

          "warlike"
        • Description:

          Many may associate Mario with the popular platform game - unsurprising when it's the 5th best-selling video game worldwide, and was voted the 2nd best game ever by IGN in 2024. The titular plumber was apparently named after American businessman, Mario Segale, who rented a warehouse to Nintendo, and this in itself reflects that Mario is much more established than just a name for a video game character.
      • Marius
        • Origin:

          Latin, from a Roman family name related to Mars, the god of war
        • Description:

          Marius, frequently heard in Germany and France, is a slightly fusty yet accessible name that has (Les Mis) to Anne Rice. With the rise in interest in such Latin names as Maximus and Atticus, Marius might start attracting more attention. Mario, the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese version of Marius, is much more widely used.
      • Marques
        • Martin
          • Origin:

            Latin
          • Meaning:

            "warlike"
          • Description:

            Martin is one of those names like Arthur and Vincent and George that is in the process of throwing off its balding middle-aged image to start sounding possible again, used in full without the dated Marty nickname.
        • Martino
          • Marvin
            • Origin:

              Welsh, variant of Mervyn
            • Meaning:

              "sea hill"
            • Description:

              Marvin has been neglected for so long that it's hard to believe that it has windswept Welsh roots. It also has some strong namesakes going for it -- singer Marvin Gaye, composer Marvin Hamlisch and boxer Marvin Hagler. It's the real name of both Neil Simon and Meatloaf. And let's not forget mention Marvin Gardens on Monopoly.
          • Mel
            • Origin:

              English, diminutive of Melvin
            • Meaning:

              "council protector"
            • Description:

              Though most Mels are playing pinochle with Murray and Morris, there was a notable Saint Mel. He is one of the earliest Irish saints, a nephew of St. Patrick. He became a priest, then built a great monastery where he served as abbot.
          • Michael
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "who is like God?"
            • Description:

              Michael was the Number 1 American boys' name for almost half a century. While Michael has moved out of the Top 10 baby boy names, it's still widely used.
          • Martinho