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On My Radar ... by mckinha

mckinha
By mckinha
Updated Sat Feb 06 2021
There are so, so many names that deserve so, so much attention! Here are all of the names that have caught my attention that you need to see as well. My goal is to add new names for each letter every few weeks. Check my profile signature for my latest finds and updates!
  1. Evander

    • Origin:

      Scottish; Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bow warrior; strong man"

    • Description:

      Evander is a name that could build on the popularity of shorter form Evan, and could work and play well with schoolmates like Zander and Xander.
  2. Vesper

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "evening star"

    • Description:

      While this is usually thought of as a girls' name because of the Bond Girl connection, its sound is masculine and there's no reason it couldn't work for boys.
  3. York

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "from the yew estate"

    • Description:

      Brisk, preppy York is an underused classic with the potential to really shine in the 21st century. It's most familiar as a place name — York is a city in England — and surname. New York City and State were named after the Duke of York.
  4. Noble

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "aristocratic"

    • Description:

      With parents beginning to show an interest in virtue names for boys, this Puritan favorite just might be revived, for what could be more admirable than nobility in terms of having strength of character, dignity, and high moral ideals?
  5. Rainor

    • Description:

      Rainor is a masculine name with Germanic origins, related to the Old Norse name Ragnar and the Germanic element 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' combined with 'hari' meaning 'army.' It can be considered a variant of Rainer or Rayner, names that have been used throughout European history since medieval times. Rainor has an aristocratic quality, perhaps due to its sound similarity to 'reign' and historical connections to nobility in various European countries. Despite its ancient roots, Rainor remains quite uncommon in modern usage, giving it a distinctive quality. The name carries connotations of strength, wisdom, and leadership, making it appealing for parents seeking a masculine name with historical depth but relative uniqueness.

  6. Aisling
    • Bloom
      • Calixthe
        • Clarissent
          • Daphne
            • Dinah
              • Ferelith
                • Fidella
                  • Garland
                    • Godiva
                      • Holliday
                        • Ianthe
                          • Imelda
                            • Jemimah
                              • Kaia