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Forgotten Vintage Gems For Modern Baby Boys
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Pryor
English surname
"head of the monastery, prior"
Pryor is for those in search of an unusual occupational name...or in memory of comedian Richard.
Pearl
Reason
English word name
"a statement offered in explanation or justification"
A provocative word name that may strike the right chord for an adventurous baby namer, Reason has begun to sound, well, more reasonable as a name in recent years. While it did first feature in the US…
Red
Color name
Fiery but slight middle name choice; much more apt to be a redhead's nickname.
Redmond
Irish variation of Raymond
"wise protector"
We love this partly for purely personal reasons, since it is one of our surnames. We used it as the middle name of a son –and it can make a good first choice too. Redmond – also found as Reamann or…
Regis
French
"kingly"
Venerable old saint's name now associated solely with talk show host Philbin, who is constantly seeking namesakes. It comes from the word rex meaning "king". It could also be considered a place name,…
Rexford
Rexford is a distinguished masculine name with English origins, derived from the elements 'rex' meaning 'king' and 'ford' referring to a river crossing. This regal-sounding name conveys strength and…
Rich
Rich is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Richard, which derives from Germanic elements meaning "powerful" and "brave ruler." As an independent name,…
Richmond
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.
Rob
English, diminutive of Robert
"bright fame"
Rob has claimed Bob's turf.
Rodger
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…
Roma
Roma as a masculine name has multiple potential origins, creating a rich cultural tapestry. In Latin contexts, it directly references the eternal city of Rome, carrying connotations of strength and…
Rosco
Rosco is a masculine name that represents a variation of Roscoe, which has English origins as a surname derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'deer forest' or 'roe deer wood.' This simplified…
Rudolf
Spelling variation of Rudolph, German
"famous wolf"
You've got the red-nosed reindeer to transcend, but there are other distinguished personages named Rudolph, Rudolf, and Rudy.
Rupert
German variation of Robert
"bright fame"
Rupert is a charming-yet-manly name long more popular in Britain (where it's attached to a beloved cartoon bear) than in the U.S. Yet we can see Rupert as a more stylish, modern way to honor an…
Sanford
English
"sandy ford"
A dated fifties surname name that led to the nickname SAndy.
Seymour
English
"marshy land near the sea"
Out playing shuffleboard at his condo and not expected back for several generations -- unless it morphs into a girls' name, a la Sydney.
Sheridan
Irish
"searcher"
Sheridan is one surname-name that hasn't come into style for either gender, though it was lightly used for boys around the turn of the 20th century and girls 100 years later. The name does have an…
Sherwood
English
"bright forest"
Unfashionable surname, best left in the forest with Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Sid
Short form of Sidney, French
"Saint-Denis"
Sid originated as a nickname for Sidney, but we like it on its own, a la Sara Quin's and Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen's sons. Sid Vicious, member of the band the Sex Pistols, gives this name a punk…