Lopes da Silva (male names, Part 10 of 12)

Ryan’s use as a given name was inspired by the surname Ryan, a variation of the Irish O’Riain meaning "son of Rían." Rían is composed of the Irish-Gaelic elements rí, meaning "king" and an, a diminutive suffix. Ryan is considered a unisex name in the US, where variant spellings Ryann and Ryanne are also valid for girls.

Short for Samuel or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.

A video-game name ("Final Fantasy VII") with an unappealing sound and meaning.

Thaddeus, a distinguished, long-neglected name, has several areas of appeal: a solid New Testament legacy, a nice antique feel, and the choice of several more modern nicknames and international variations.

Almost always a girl's name now.