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Scottish
"pit"
If used at all these days, it would be to honor artist Jackson, whose first name would be far preferable.
Radburne is a masculine name with Old English origins, combining elements that likely mean 'red stream' or 'counsel stream' ('rad' potentially relating to counsel or advice, and 'burne' referring to…
Rhydderch is a masculine Welsh name with ancient Celtic roots. It derives from the elements 'rhudd' meaning 'red' or 'crimson' and 'derch' meaning 'splendid' or 'magnificent.' Historically, it was…
Ridder is a masculine name with Germanic and Dutch origins, literally meaning 'knight' or 'rider' in these languages. Historically used as an occupational surname for horsemen or knights, its…
Riese is a masculine name of German origin, derived from the word 'riese' meaning 'giant' or 'enormous one.' It embodies strength, power, and an impressive presence. The name can also be connected to…
Spanish
"son of Rodrigo"
Common Spanish surname that can work as a first.
Cornish
"red"
Ancient martyr name that sounds totally modern, but perhaps too close to rumor.
Word name
Slate, Stone and Steel are on the rise, so why not Shale?
Sill is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have developed as a short form of names containing the syllable 'Sil' such as Silvester, Silas, or Sylvanus. Alternatively, it could…
Norse
"stone of victory"
Nope, not a misspelling of Sexton or a number name. This Old Norse name is actually a name denoting victory and in the Swedish Top 100..
Irish from Old Norse
"a summer sailor"
Sorley is an anglicization of the Irish name Somhairle, itself derived from the Old Norse Sumarliði , a nickname for a summer traveler (perhaps meaning a viking raider!). It is sometimes used as a…
Sroel is a rare masculine name that serves as a Yiddish variant of Israel. The name Israel has deep biblical roots, originating from Hebrew meaning 'one who struggles with God' or 'God contends.'…
Gaelic
"stream"
A strong, eminently usable which is currently highly fashionable in its native Scotland, but little known elsewhere. With its cool two-syllable, n-ending shape and attractive nature meaning, Struan…
Turkic, Mongol
"iron"
Although Tamerlaine, especially with the addition of an i, feels more feminine than masculine these days and is occasionally used for girls, the original Tamerlane was a fierce Mongol warrior.
Nature name
Actress Jaime King gave her son Leo the middle name Thames, for the famous London river where she and her husband Kyle Newman were married. Thames is pronounced tehms, not necessarily common…
English and Scottish occupational name
"metalworker"
If you're tired of Oliver, you might consider this energetic three-syllable surname instead, so you could have a little Tolly instead of an Ollie. Tolliver is a not-too-obvious occupational Scottish…
Trevez is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Trevor or Travis, possibly with Spanish or multicultural influences. The 'ez' suffix is common in Spanish…
Tuckerman is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an occupational surname for someone who worked as a fuller or cleaner of cloth (from the Middle English 'tukere'). This distinguished…
English occupational name
"one who whistles"
A new entry in the fashionable occupational name category -- and a jolly job it must be -- with the added attraction of relating to the great early 20th century American artist James Abbott McNeill…
Wilko is a masculine name with Germanic and Frisian origins, derived from the element 'wil' meaning 'will,' 'desire,' or 'determination,' combined with the diminutive suffix '-ko.' Popular primarily…
