Regal names with flare and dignity.

Ezekiel

Hebrew

"God strengthens"

Ezekiel used to be reduced to its nickname Zeke, but modern parents now embrace it in full for its power and dignity. Along with biblical brethren Asher and Ezra, Ezekiel is rising steadily up the…

Bentley

English

"meadow with coarse grass"

Bentley, a somewhat stuffy British surname, previously associated primarily with an incredibly expensive English car, has had a recent surge in popularity, thanks largely to the reality TV shows 16…

Bartholomew

Aramaic

"son of the furrow"

Bartholomew is an apostle's name that's been out of favor for centuries but might appeal again to the parent in search of an old but rare choice. The challenge could be to avoid the Simpson-ish…

Cornelius

Latin

"horn"

Cornelius, the New Testament name of a third century Pope and saint, is one of those venerable Latin names on the edge of consideration, despite the corny nickname alert. Cornelius has some magical…

Fitzgerald

Irish and Scottish

"son of Gerald"

Made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Fitzgerald Kennedy; still works best as a middle name.

Randolf

Randolf is a masculine name with Germanic origins, combining the elements 'rand' meaning 'shield' or 'rim' and 'wolf,' literally translating to 'shield wolf' or 'wolf shield.' This powerful…

Amerigo

Amerigo is a masculine Italian name best known through the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, for whom the Americas were named. Derived from Germanic elements, likely 'Amalric' or 'Emmerich,' combining words…

Vasco

Spanish

"someone from the Basque region"

Schoolchildren will recognize this name via Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.