The Boys

Pyotr

Russian variation of Peter

For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.

Pip

English, diminutive of Philip

"lover of horses"

The original Pip was the main character in Great Expectations (full name Philip Pirrip). Cute for a tike, maybe too cute for an adult.

Rudyard

English

"red enclosure"

Often thought of as a one-peson name because of Jungle Book writer Kipling, this was actually his middle name. He was middle-named for Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire, the beauty of which inspired his…

Rugby

English

"rook fortress"

Rough and sporty, but too specific.

Spike

English word name

"a very large nail"

Spike is part mid-century nickname-name, ala Buster or Buck, and part word name, with an all-over cool creative dude feel thanks to directors Spike Lee and Spike Jonze. Mike Myers named his son…

Ulf

Scandinavian

"wolf"

A common Scandinavian name , but hard to imagine being used elsewhere.