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BRIGHT AND BRAVE SPUNKY BOY NAMES

  1. Lando

    • Origin:

      Portuguese and Spanish diminutive of Orlando, Rolando

    • Description:

      Lively nickname, but we'd prefer the more substantial Orlando.
  2. Franco

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Francis

    • Meaning:

      "Frenchman or free man"

    • Description:

      A classic Italian name still heard in the Italian-American community. Once tainted by the association with the Spanish dictator, it's now more likely to call up actor James Franco.
  3. Brio

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "vivacity, zest"

    • Description:

      Musical term with a lot of energy.
  4. Alessandro

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      For anyone seeking a more unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner.
  5. Dune

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "sand hill"

    • Description:

      Dune is a name of several layers. It's a modern nature name, like Ocean, Bay and Reef, although rarer, conjuring up images of breezy sand dunes on summer beach days.
  6. Lochner

    • Description:

      Lochner is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins, primarily functioning as a surname before occasional adoption as a first name. It derives from a place name meaning 'dweller near the loch (lake)' or 'from the settlement by the lake.' As a first name, Lochner remains extremely rare, appealing to those seeking a truly distinctive option with historical roots. The name carries a scholarly, distinguished tone, perhaps influenced by its association with notable historical figures like the German composer Hans Lochner and the Supreme Court case Lochner v. New York. Its strong consonant sounds give it a solid, masculine quality while maintaining a certain sophistication. For parents interested in surname-to-first-name conversions with Germanic heritage and water symbolism, Lochner represents an uncommon choice with substantial cultural depth.

  7. Hurley

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "sea tide"

    • Description:

      Hurley is a possibility as a unisex surname-name ending with the "lee" sound. It is perhaps most associated with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, and is much rarer than Harley, because the "ur" sound is currently out of fashion (and the word "hurl" may put some off).
  8. Maximo

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Maximus, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "greatest"

    • Description:

      With the ubiquitous Max heard at every playground across the US, international versions have been gaining traction in an attempt to provide a fresh avenue to the highly sought nickname. This Spanish iteration has been in the US Top 1000 since the early 2000s and is currently trending upwards.
  9. Aziz

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "powerful and beloved"

    • Description:

      This traditional Arabic name, found throughout several other Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures, is one of the 99 names of Allah. Colorful and energetic, it was brought into the realm of crossover possibility via the lively personality of Aziz Ansari, stand-up comic and star of "Master of None" as well as a featured actor on "Parks and Recreation," playing cocky Tom Haverford (born Darwish Sabir Ismael Gani).
  10. Tommaso

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Thomas, Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      Tommaso is the handsome Italian version of the classic Thomas, still leading directly to short forms Tommy or Tom.
  11. Anwar

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "brighter, clearer"

    • Description:

      Strongly identified with peace-accord-seeking Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat.
  12. Rahim

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "empathetic, merciful"

    • Description:

      To Muslims, an auspicious name.
  13. Nikos

    • Origin:

      Greek, diminutive of various names beginning with the element Niko-

    • Description:

      Attractive, approachable, and more striking Nick alternative.