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English word name
"person in charge"
A commanding word name that feels occupational like Miller, Palmer, and Shepherd, while also fitting in with ambitious choices like Legend, King, Major, Maverick, and Saint. Referring to someone who…
Scandinavian variation of Johannes or John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Short but substantial Nordic name that travels well -- although it runs the risk of being confused with all the feminine Jen names.
This short form of Jesse has an androgynous, cowperson feel. It's Jess rather than Jesse or Jessie that can be considered among the truly androgynous baby names
Rodger is a masculine name with Germanic roots, essentially a variant spelling of Roger. It derives from the Old Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ger' meaning 'spear' or 'warrior,' thus…
Hays is a masculine name that originated as a surname derived from geographical locations, particularly places with hedges or enclosures (from the Old English 'hæg'). As a first name, Hays carries a…
English surname
"head of the monastery, prior"
Pryor is for those in search of an unusual occupational name...or in memory of comedian Richard.
German
"powerful protector"
Richmond is a place-name — it's the capital of Virginia, US, and a town in London, UK — that makes a fresh way to honor an ancestral Richard.
Soloman is a variation of the classic Hebrew name Solomon, derived from 'shalom' meaning "peace." This alternate spelling maintains the rich historical significance of the original name, which calls…
English occupational name
"summoner"
Billionaire Sumner Redstone, the nonagenarian owner of CBS and Viacom, practically has a monopoly on his first name — for now. But Hunter, Asher, and Ryder have ushered in a major vogue "-er" names,…
Diminutive of George, Greek
"farmer"
A warm and cuddly nickname name, although he famously "kissed the girls and made them cry" in the old nursery rhyme.
Pasquale is a traditional Italian masculine name with rich historical and religious significance. Derived from the Latin 'paschalis' meaning 'relating to Easter,' it was historically given to boys…
Rolland is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the Old Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'territory.' It is a variant spelling of Roland, a name…
"weaver"
This pleasant single-syllable surname might be especially appealing to someone involved with the internet (and who isn't?)--even if some others might see it as a drawback. Webb is one of those names…
English
"new town"
Named after Isaac. Or Wayne.
Color name
Fiery but slight middle name choice; much more apt to be a redhead's nickname.
Diminutive of Eustace
"stable"
"place by a stream"
As passé as Hilton and Milton.
French
"gold town"
Only if you're an aviation buff or seriously addicted to popcorn.
"ash tree farm"
This Ashley-like surname name actually made the US Top 1000 around the turn of the 20th century. Used very quietly today in equal numbers -- about a dozen each -- for boys and girls. Ashby is a major…
Billie as a masculine name originated as a diminutive form of William, derived from Germanic elements meaning "will" or "determination" and "helmet" or "protection." While more commonly recognized as…
