BRIGHT AND BRAVE SPUNKY BOY NAMES
- Helios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"sun"Description:
The name of the young Greek sun god, brother to the moon goddess Selene, who rode across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses.
- Kylo
Origin:
Variation of Kyle, ScottishMeaning:
"narrow spit of land"Description:
The original Kyle has sparked many variations, including Kylie, Kyler, and Kylo, after Kylo Ren, the villain played by Adam Driver in the seventh Star Wars movie, released in December 2015.
- Anwar
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"brighter, clearer"Description:
Strongly identified with peace-accord-seeking Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat.
- Franco
Origin:
Italian variation of FrancisMeaning:
"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.
- Maximo
Origin:
Spanish variation of Maximus, LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Tommaso
Origin:
Italian variation of Thomas, AramaicMeaning:
"twin"Description:
Tommaso is the handsome Italian version of the classic Thomas, still leading directly to short forms Tommy or Tom.
- Hurley
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"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).
- Aziz
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"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).
- Nikos
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of various names beginning with the element Niko-Description:
Attractive, approachable, and more striking Nick alternative.
- 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.
- Dune
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"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.
- Rahim
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"empathetic, merciful"Description:
To Muslims, an auspicious name.
- Brio
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"vivacity, zest"Description:
Musical term with a lot of energy.