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Welsh
"born of trees"
A name from Welsh mythology. In the Mabinogion , Gwydion was a powerful magician who made his nephew a wife from flowers (Blodeuwedd, meaning "face of flowers").
Welsh, place name
"Irish people, band of warriors; white, fair, blessed"
Back in the 5th century, Gwynedd was a kingdom in northern Wales, though in modern times, it is both an unusual, unisex name and a Welsh county. For girls, it is more familiar in its modern form,…
"victory"
Gwythyr is sometimes used as the Welsh equivalent of Victor. However, his role in mythology is much more ambiguous, representing the never-ending struggle between summer and winter.
Norse
"chosen son"
An ancient name that's been used by the Norwegian royal family; still popular there but not likely to appeal to many American parents.
Hacon is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, derived from 'Hákon' which combines 'há' (high) and 'konr' (son, descendant), thus meaning 'high son' or 'of noble birth'. Historically, it was borne by…
Israeli place name and Hebrew
"fruit or glory"
A Hebrew name also used for girls, with many variations to choose from. Hadara is another version. The name is associated with the holiday of Sukkot.
Hadaram is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may have roots in Middle Eastern or Hebrew traditions, potentially related to biblical or ancient Semitic naming patterns. The name…
Hadarezer is a masculine name of ancient Biblical origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of a Syrian king who was defeated by King David. The name combines elements meaning 'majesty' and…
Hadeon is a rare masculine name with unclear etymological origins, though it may be a modern variation of names like Hadrian or Hayden. The name carries a contemporary feel with its unique…
French variation of Hadrian
What life Hadrien and Hadrian enjoy today, they owe to Adrian along with the revival of ancient Roman names in general. Hadrian was a 2nd century Roman emperor famous for his wall.
Hadur is a rare masculine name with possible connections to multiple cultural origins. It may derive from Norse mythology, where a similar name appears in ancient texts, potentially meaning 'high' or…
Halbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Albert with the added 'h' prefix. The name combines Old Germanic elements 'hal' (meaning whole or healthy) with 'beraht'…
Greek
"kingfisher bird"
Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.
Scandinavian
"half Danish"
If you fit this definition, this might be a clever choice, especially as a middle name.
Haldane is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a surname meaning 'half-Dane' or 'half Danish,' referring to someone of mixed Norse and Scottish ancestry. This distinctive name carries…
"Thor's stone"
This, like many Norse and Scandinavian names , remains icebound, though with the unexpected rise of such ancient Scandinavian mythology names as Odin, Thor, and Freya, we may see Haldor rise again.
Halfdan is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, literally meaning "half Danish" or possibly "half Dane." Historically significant in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Norway and Denmark, it was…
Native American
"youthful"
A Julian derivative, via Spanish conquistadors, that could be a more unusual yet still reasonable substitute for that current favorite.
Place-name
If you want to honor your grandfather Hal but can't work up much enthusiasm for his full name Harold, consider the more stylish (if a bit pretentious) capital of Nova Scotia.
English surname
"at the rocks"
A relatively rare English place and surname, Hallam could make a distinctive but usable boy's name. Hallam was the surname of the beloved Cambridge friend whose death Alfred, Lord Tennyson, mourns in…
