Lilylotta's list "Baby Boy - Brother to Malcolm" of 2 great name ideas: Toren - Bastian!

Baby Boy - Brother to Malcolm

Trying to find a name for my second son. Don't like too common names. Must sound good with Malcolm.

Toren is a masculine name with Nordic and Hebrew origins, carrying different meanings depending on cultural context. In Scandinavian usage, it derives from Thor, the Norse god of thunder, combined with elements meaning 'thunder' or 'warrior.' In Hebrew, Toren means 'mast' or 'pole,' symbolizing strength and stability. The name has a strong, concise sound with its two distinct syllables. While uncommon in most Western countries, Toren has seen modest usage in Scandinavian countries, Israel, and among parents seeking distinctive yet accessible names. The name travels well across different languages due to its straightforward pronunciation. Toren appeals to parents interested in names with cross-cultural significance, combining Nordic strength with Hebrew symbolism while maintaining a contemporary sound that works in modern contexts.

Toren

A name that sounds both arty and rough-and-tumble, Bastian can be used as either a short form or a stand-alone variant of elegant Sebastian. Also spelled as Bastien, Bastiaan, and Bastían, it notably appears in the German fantasy children's book, The Neverending Story , which features a young boy character called Bastian Balthlazar Bux.
 Bastian has been enjoying recent popularity in Latin America, ranking highly in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. Also familiar as a stand-alone name in Germany, France, and Denmark, it is slowly but steadily making its way up the US charts. A recent year saw it chosen for 224 boys: the highest number of American Bastians born in a single year since records began.