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More Boy Names for the Undecided

Zodiac
By Zodiac
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Even more boy names for people that have not decided on a name. Have fun with these! - Zodiac.
  1. Ackerley

    • Description:

      Ackerley is a masculine name of English origin derived from Old English elements meaning "field" or "clearing in the woods" combined with "meadow" or "lea." Originally a surname denoting someone who lived near a field or clearing, it has transitioned to occasional use as a first name, reflecting the trend of transforming surnames into given names. Ackerley has a distinguished, aristocratic quality with its English countryside associations, evoking images of rolling hills and pastoral landscapes. The name remains quite rare as a first name, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something uncommon with historical roots. Its three-syllable rhythm and the friendly nickname potential of "Acker" add to its appeal as a masculine name with literary and traditional sensibilities.

  2. Adair

    • Origin:

      Scottish and Irish

    • Meaning:

      "oak tree ford"

    • Description:

      Adair has flair, the grace of a Fred Astaire. It's a Scottish surname which came from the first name Edgar.
  3. Adam

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "son of the red earth"

    • Description:

      Adam -- a primal Old Testament name -- was revived as a 1960s cowboy name. Adam is not as popular as it once was and feels ready for a respite, replaced by newer A names like Aidan/Aiden, Avery and Axel. Its most prominent current bearers include Adams Sandler, Levine, Brody and Driver -- who plays a character named Adam on Girls.
  4. Alcott

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller at the old cottage"

    • Description:

      Alcott evokes shades of nineteenth-century New England, and memories of the author of the books Little Women and Little Men. Louisa May Alcott was the daughter of Amos Bronson Alcott, noted educator, writer and philosopher, and colleague of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.
  5. Alec

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alexander, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Alec, though an old nickname for Alexander, is much fresher sounding than Alex, with the additional advantage, at least to some parents, of being distinctly male (there are as many girl Alexes these days as there are boys). While Alec has a clipped British image, it's actually one of the classic Greek names for boys, by way of father name Alexander.
  6. Algernon

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "moustached man"

    • Description:

      While this name came into being in the Victorian era as a nickname for a man with whiskers, the name was quickly embraced as a true name by the Victorians and is likely most familiar to you as the name of Oscar Wilde's fabulous character in The Importance of being Earnest . However, Algernon is not confined to the fictional world of satire; many real world namesakes exist including US footballer Algernon Crumpler (aka Alge Crumpler), British impressionist painter Algernon Talmage, and Canadian astrophysicist Joseph Algernon Pearce, who discovered many thinks about the Milky Way. Plus, who can go past the adorable nickname Algie?
  7. Alonzo

    • Origin:

      Italian diminutive of Alphonso

    • Meaning:

      "noble, ready"

    • Description:

      Alonzo is dashing and debonair, with a large measure of Latin flair.
  8. Alston

    • Description:

      Alston is a distinguished masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a surname meaning "Ælf's settlement" or "Ælf's town," combining ancient elements referring to elves and a place of dwelling. Originally a family name and place name found primarily in England, it transitioned to occasional use as a first name. Alston carries an air of refinement and tradition, evoking images of English countryside estates and heritage. While never reaching mainstream popularity as a given name, it appeals to parents seeking something uncommon yet historically grounded. The name has aristocratic associations in British culture and provides the friendly nickname "Al" while maintaining a formal, dignified full version for professional settings.
  9. Amory

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "industrious"

    • Description:

      Amory is the kind of executive-sounding surname name that became popular in the 1990s. Amory Blaine is the protagonist of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, This Side of Paradise.
  10. Angus

    • Origin:

      Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "one strength"

    • Description:

      Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form Oenghus has important historical overtones in Scotland, and the Gaelic form Aonghas is associated with two distinguished modern poets. In Irish folklore, Angus Og is a chieftain-lord who used his magical powers for the pleasure and prosperity of mankind--and in Irish myth, Aonghus was the god of love and youth.
  11. Anselm

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "with divine protection"

    • Description:

      A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm Kiefer.
  12. Apollo

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "destroyer; strength; father's light"

    • Description:

      With mythological names rising, the handsome son of Zeus and god of medicine, music, and poetry among many other things might offer an interesting, and melodic option. Similar in style to Atlas and Atticus and similar in sound to Arlo, Paolo, Paul, and Ollie, Apollo entered the US Top 1000 back in 2012, and was propelled upwards after it was chosen by Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale in 2014.
  13. Armstrong

    • Origin:

      English and Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "strong arms"

    • Description:

      Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.
  14. Atticus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Attica"

    • Description:

      Atticus, with its trendy Roman feel combined with the upstanding, noble image of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, is a real winner among boy names. Atticus entered the US Top 1000 in 2004 and is a firm Nameberry favorite.
  15. August

    • Origin:

      German form of Latin Augustus

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      The name August is at its highest point since the 1890s, when it ranked among the Top 100 boy names in the US. And deservedly so, given its great meaning, historic roots, and cool nicknames.
  16. Axton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "sword stone"

    • Description:

      Macho to the max. But with the rise of x as a fashionable letter anywhere it appears in a name, ala Jaxson or Maxon, we may be hearing more of Axton.
  17. Adney
    • Aldway
      • Atherton
        • Attai