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Vencent is a masculine name that appears to be a spelling variation of Vincent. The traditional Vincent derives from Latin 'Vincentius,' meaning 'conquering' or 'prevailing.' This alternative…
Veniamin is a masculine name of Russian and Eastern European origin, serving as the Slavic form of Benjamin. The name derives from Hebrew roots, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south,'…
Verdon is a rare masculine name with French origins, derived from geographical locations in France where "ver" related to alder trees and "don" referred to hills. As a given name, Verdon carries…
Vernal is a masculine name derived from the Latin word 'vernalis' meaning 'of spring' or 'spring-like.' This nature-inspired name evokes images of renewal, growth, and springtime freshness. Despite…
French
"honest"
Feminine, à la Beryl and Merrill.
Italian place-name
Volcano name for an active, bubbly child -- but be careful -- volcanoes do erupt.
Vesuvius is an unusual masculine name derived directly from Mount Vesuvius, the famous volcano near Naples, Italy, known for its catastrophic eruption in 79 CE that destroyed Pompeii. The name comes…
Latin
"voyager"
Viator is a late Latin name, which belonged to a 4th-century Italian saint. Similar in sound to the word Aviator, this name has a slightly space-agey vibe.
"village or street"
Vicus, an unusual ancient Roman place-name, is used for modern-day boys in Africa.
Old Norse
"quiet god"
Mythological son of Odin, powerful and mute.
Videlio is a masculine name with possible Latin or Romance language origins. It may be related to the Latin word 'video' meaning 'I see' or could be a creative modern invention. The name has a…
Hungarian variation of Hilary
Would make an interesting, cinema-related choice: King Vidor is in the Guinness Book of Records as the film director with the longest career, beginning in the silent era..
German variation of William
The way Wilhelm is pronounced anyway, so a pointless spelling variation.
Czech variation of William
Substituting the V for the W sounds almost comedic to the American ear.
French from German
"battle fortress"
Creative surname choice, associated with the great French postimpressionist Edouard Villard.
Vincien appears to be a rare masculine name related to the Latin root 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer' or 'to win.' It likely represents a variation of Vincent or Vincenzo, both derived from this same…
Vinicent appears to be a variant spelling of Vincent, a male name with Latin origins. The traditional form Vincent derives from "Vincentius," meaning "conquering" or "victorious." This alternative…
Viro is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Latin roots, where "vir" means "man" or "hero," suggesting strength and masculinity. Alternatively, it could have…
"life"
No-no appelation of a child saint and martyr whose name is a term for the nervous condition known as Saint Vitus' Dance. Its one recommending feature is that it's among the elite group Boy names that…
Variation of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
