Lopes da Silva (male names, Part 7 of 12)

Marques

Marques is a masculine name with roots in both Portuguese and Spanish language traditions, representing a variant spelling of Marquis. The name originates from the medieval European title of nobility…

Laurent

French variation of Lawrence

"of Laurentium or bay laurel"

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…

Martino

Martino is a masculine name of Italian origin, serving as the Italian form of Martin. The name derives from Mars, the Roman god of war, making its meaning 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike.' Martino…

Dudley

English

"Dudda's meadow"

It's easy to love a name that rhymes with "cuddly" and is also attached to the surname Do-Right -- once you ignore the "dud" connection. Dudley has aristocratic roots--the name was originally famous…

Barney

Variation of Barnabas

"son of comfort"

The name Barney is hot among hip Londoners and it has been above the Top 500 in the UK since 2012. You can see why - it's got a friendly happy sound and a lovely meaning and is more easily worn than…

Benjie

Benjie is a masculine name functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Benjamin, which comes from Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' This friendly, approachable…

Leonce

French, Greek

"lion"

A chic French vintage name on the rise there for both sexes, which would make for an unconventional route to Leo.

Vanya

Russian, diminutive of John

This short form of Ivan just could join the other Russian nickname names coming into fashion, and it does have the Chekhov connection.

Bernardino

Bernardino is a masculine name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from Bernard, which combines the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This extended…

Gellert

Gellert is a masculine name with Hungarian and Germanic origins, most famously associated with the Hungarian composer Gellért Szabó and St. Gellért (Gerard), an Italian missionary who became the…