The Best Rare Names of WWII - Boys

Benno

German

"bear"

Benno is a cool name in its own right -- there was a tenth century Saint Benno -- though it is also used as a lively nickname for Benjamin. Saint Benno of Meissen is the patron saint of anglers and…

Benoit

French variation of Benedict

"blessed"

Once you get past the pronunciation hurdle, a smooth and elegant choice. In French, it's spelt with a circumflex: Benoît.

Benton

English surname and place name

"bent grass enclosure"

Benton is an old English surname of a type usually given to local landowners. It is also recorded in early records as Beneton and Bentune. Benton newly returned to the Social Security list in 2011…

Bertil

Bertil is a masculine Scandinavian name with strong Nordic roots, particularly popular in Sweden and Norway. It derives from the Old Norse name Bertulfr, combining elements meaning 'bright' or…

Bertram

German

"bright raven"

Last in fashion in the 1930s, Bertram might once have been firmly in the best left in the past category, but with sweet nickname Bertie and the cool option of Bram, Bertram might just be one to…

Bertrand

French from German

"magnificent crow"

This name of famed philosopher, mathematician and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell becomes slightly more plausible with the French pronunciation, bare-TRAHN. Another noted bearer is French director…

Berwyn

Berwyn is a masculine name of Welsh origin meaning 'fair' or 'blessed hill.' This distinctive name combines 'ber' (meaning hill or mound) with 'gwyn' (meaning white, fair, or blessed). Berwyn has…

Bjarne

Bjarne is a masculine Scandinavian name primarily used in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. It derives from the Old Norse 'Bjǫrn' meaning 'bear,' symbolizing strength and courage. The suffix '-e' or '-i'…

Booker

English

"scribe"

Booker would make for a very cool name, for writers, reformers, R & B fans and those wanting to pay tribute to Booker T. Washington. Booker T. Washington, born into enslavement, became a dominant…