Literary and Bohemian Influences

Eaton

English

"riverside"

Eaton's similarity to Eton gives it an upscale Old School feel, though in the U.S. a name that sound like eatin' could have teasin' potential. Eaton could also sound like the much-more-familiar Ethan…

Laertes

Ancient Greek

"gatherer of the people"

An Ancient Greek name with a huge dose of literary credibility. Laertes was the father of Odysseus in Greek mythology, who therefore pops up in Homer's The Odyssey . Laertes is even more familiar to…

Laius

Greek

The father of Oedipus in Greek mythology, a king of Thebes and husband of Jocasta. After hearing a prophecy that he would be killed by his son, Laius left the infant Oedipus for dead. The boy…

Matiz

Matiz is a distinctive masculine name of modern origin. While not tied to a specific linguistic tradition, it resonates with Spanish and Portuguese speakers as 'matiz' means 'nuance' or 'shade' in…

Pelleas

Literary name

An old name wrapped in myth and legend, Pelleas is most familiar as the male lead in Debussy's opera Pelleas et Melisande , based on a play by the same name by Maurice Maeterlinck. Pelleas, sometimes…

Dugan

Irish

"swarthy"

Dugan is an open, friendly, and cheery Irish surname that would be suited to a dark-haired boy.