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Bordon is a masculine name with possible origins as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'hill with a pointed top' or 'boundary hill' in Old English. It may also relate to the French…
English
"he who lives in a broad valley"
Hitting bottom.
"flood plain"
Rarely heard name that could sub for Graham.
Place-name from Czech town of Brandy's
Possible hero name, via Louis Brandeis, an influential lawyer and the first Jewish justice of the U. S. Supreme Court.
Cornish
"crow"
Derived from Cornish brano , meaning "crow; raven".
Brencis is a Latvian male name derived from the German name Franz, which ultimately comes from the Latin 'Franciscus' meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man.' In Latvia, it gained recognition as a distinct…
English Traveller, Romani
"born during a thunderstorm"
A name given by the Traveller community in England to a child born when it is raining.
Scandinavian
"brother"
One of the more unfamiliar Nordic choices, a perfect set-up for the nickname Brody.
Diminutive of Bromley, English
"broom meadow"
Attached to one of the heroes of Christopher Paolini's megapopular fantasy novel Eragon , this name sounds strong yet sensitive. Paolini's character is named after another bestselling fantasy author…
Irish
"sorrow"
An old saint's name that, even with the post-Aidan wave of Irish names, is a bit too close to crone.
Old Norse
"warrior armor"
An attractive Nordic name most common in Iceland. It was derived from the Old Norse elements bryn , meaning "armor," and her , "warrior" or "army." Brynjar Leifsson is a member of the band Of…
Welsh
"great hill"
Derived from the Welsh place name Brynmawr, this adventurous sounding name, feels at once as rugged as its meaning but with a hint of gentleness, thanks to the unisex Bryn . While this name wouldn't…
English variation of Byron
Why not stick with the original.
"battle"
Anglicized form of Cadoc, a Welsh saint's name.
Cadel is a masculine name with Celtic and Welsh origins. Derived from the Welsh word 'cad' meaning 'battle,' it conveys strength and warrior-like qualities. Historically, it has connections to the…
Cadmos is a masculine name from ancient Greek mythology, where Cadmus (the more common spelling) was the legendary founder of Thebes and bringer of the alphabet to Greece. The name possibly derives…
Greek
"one who excels"
Cadmus is the name of the serpent-slaying hero of Greek mythology who also founded the city of Thebes and is credited with inventing the alphabet. Its ancient feel might appeal to modern parents…
St Cadoc was an early Welsh churchman, who gave his name to several villages in Wales, and according to his Life knew King Arthur. Less popular than other C__C names like Cormac and Cedric, Cadoc…
"honor in battle"
This surname borne by several early Welsh leaders has a lot of energy.
Cornish mythological name
Cador is said to be one of the ancient rulers of Cornwall who, according to Arthurian legend, was the guardian of Guinevere. The name Cadbury is said to come from his four hill-forts.
