mckinha's list "Real Suggested First Names! ... by mckinha" of 20 great name ideas: Solace - Phaio!

Real Suggested First Names! ... by mckinha

Here are names I have suggested in forum posts for actual real-life intended use.  (View my fictional list to see just how crazy some of my other suggestions are!)  Take heart in that I have faith in all of the names that can be found here!

Solace

Somer

Celyn, which starts with the hard K sound and rhymes with Helen, is a Top 100 name in Wales although largely unknown outside that tiny, beautiful country. It is usually a masculine name.

Celyn

Sunder

Coren is a masculine name with roots possibly connecting to the Latin 'Quirinus' or as a variant of Corin, which derives from the Greek name 'Korinna' meaning 'maiden.' It may also have evolved as a patronymic surname before becoming used as a first name. While not widely common, Coren has maintained a subtle presence in English-speaking countries. The name carries an intellectual and distinguished quality, occasionally associated with literary references. With its short, strong sound and uncommon nature, Coren appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name for their son. Its simplicity makes it cross-cultural while still feeling unique in most settings.

Coren

Dacre

Endelyn

Esben

One of the most attractive and unusual spins on the "Fran" franchise. 

Franca

A zippier spelling of Fraser, a Scottish surname borrowed from either the Old French word for "strawberry plant" (fraise), a now lost French place name (from the surname "de Fresel"), or from the Gaelic frasach meaning "curly-haired". English actor Frazer Hines is a notable bearer.

Frazer

Fawkes

A relatively rare English place and surname, Hallam could make a distinctive but usable boy's name. Hallam was the surname of the beloved Cambridge friend whose death Alfred, Lord Tennyson, mourns in his famous poem In Memoriam. A.H.H. Tennyson's eldest son, whom he named Hallam, became a Governor-General of Australia.
 There was a silent screen actor named Hallam Cooley, and a 2007 Scottish film titled Hallam Foe, with Jamie Bell playing the lead character.

Hallam

Hywel

Strong and sharp but with a pretty, poetic feel about it, Iseult appears in the world of Arthurian legend. Also written as Yseult, Ysolt, and Isolde, the name might have Germanic roots, blending is and hilt to give it the cool, wintery meaning of "ice battle".
 
The figure of Iseult was first mentioned in a 12th century French text, in which she accidentally takes a love potion and falls in love with Tristan, the nephew of the king she was meant to marry. Since then, the forbidden lovers have appeared in literature, art, and film countless times.
 
Pronounced as i-SOOLT or i-ZOOLT among English speakers, EE-salt in Ireland, and EE-ZUU in France, international forms include the Italian Isotta and the Slavic Izolda.

Iseult

Kincaid

Lewin

Australian writer Wendy Orr put this name on the map with her hit Nim's Island" series of children's books, about a smart young girl who lives on an island in the South Pacific. Abigail Breslin played Nim in a 2008 film adaptation of the book. Gamers will know Nim as the name of an abstract mathematical game a bit like Mancala, while fans of '80s animated films may associate it with Ratatouille precursor The Secret of Nimh.

Paget is a feminine name originating as an English surname derived from Old French, meaning 'young servant' or 'page.' It gained limited use as a given name for girls in the 20th century, drawing associations with elegance and British aristocracy. The name carries a sophisticated quality and projects confidence and distinction. Paget remains quite rare as a first name, appealing to parents seeking something uncommon with historical resonance. Its crisp, clear pronunciation and brief, two-syllable structure give it a modern sensibility despite its traditional origins. In contemporary usage, the name balances uniqueness with accessibility, offering a distinctive option that doesn't feel invented or overly unfamiliar.