Aussie Inspirations - PLACES

Grove

Nature name

"grove of trees"

If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.

Hamilton

English and Scottish

"treeless hill"

Unless it runs in your family, or Alexander Hamilton is your particular hero, you might consider something less imposing -- and without the teasable nickname Ham. Scottish curler Hamilton McMillan Jr…

Hervey

Hervey is a masculine name with Norman-French origins, introduced to England after the Norman Conquest. Derived from the Old French 'Hervé,' which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'army' and…

Hobart

English and Dutch variation of Hubert

More user-friendly than the original.

Howe

German

"hill"

The minimalist Howard.

Hyde

Medieval measure of land, or English surname

"hide"

Hyde, of course, is most familiar as a surname -- as in Mr. Hyde, evil alter ego of Dr. Jeckyll. Unless Hyde is a family name or you have some other excellent reason for using it, we think you could…

Jervis

Jervis is a masculine name with Germanic origins, being a variant form of Jarvis. The name ultimately derives from elements meaning "spear" and "warrior." Historically, it was more common as a…