YET MORE names I adore to the moon and back

Jeannot

Jeannot is a charming masculine French diminutive of Jean (the French equivalent of John). The '-ot' suffix traditionally indicates affection or endearment in French naming customs. The name…

Jem

Diminutive of James or Jeremiah

This name of the ten-year-old boy in the much loved and acclaimed modern classic To Kill a Mockingbird could find favor along with that of the character's sister, Scout.

Kornél

Hungarian variation of Cornelius, Latin

"horn"

Krisztián

Hungarian variation of Christian, Greek

"follower of Christ"

Radar

English modern coinage

"electionic communication system"

Coined in the 1940s: an acronym of "radio detection and ranging".

Rancher

Occupational name

Any name that combines two big trends -- in this case, occupational and western names -- has potential.

Reynard

German

"powerful advice"

Associated with Reynard the cunning fox in medieval European animal tales. Reynard can make an unusual yet historic choice for a modern boy, a modern day Richard or Robert. Reynard "Reynie" Muldoon…

Richárd

Hungarian variation of Richard, German

"dominant ruler"

Ruadan

Irish

"red-haired"

One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, St. Ruadan was a follower of St. Finian and founded an abbey in Tipperary. Other versions include Ruadhain or Ruadhan.