The Selection themed names

Don

Diminutive of Donald, Scottish

"proud chief"

Short form of Donald -- or more stylishly, Donahue or Donovan -- that's acquired a new sixties-era suaveness thanks to Mad Man Don Draper. The name also carries a Sopranos or Godfather-style double…

Ean

Spelling variation of Ian

Phonetic spelling of the British Ian that has earned a share of its own popularity; chosen by Bo Bice for his son.

Emil

Latin

"rival"

Derived from the Latin word aemulus , Emil is a name with international appeal. Concise and sturdy but with the gentle Em sound, Emil is popular across Europe, from Azerbaijan to Finland, from…

Fox

Animal name

Fox is one animal name backed by a longish tradition, and then popularized via the lead character Fox Mulder on X Files . Fox is simple, sleek, and a little bit wild, and could make an interesting…

Gavril

Gavril is a masculine name with Slavic and Eastern European origins, serving as the Russian, Bulgarian, and Romanian equivalent of Gabriel. Derived from the Hebrew name 'Gavri'el,' it means 'God is…

Hale

English

"someone who lives in a hollow; strong and hearty"

This name projects a sense of well-being, as in "hale and hearty", while also having a nature-adjacent meaning, referring to someone who lives near a hollow, a nook, or a remote area of land. Rhyming…

Henri

French and Finnish variation of Henry, German

"estate ruler"

The chic Euro spelling of Henry is rising along with the original form.

Jamal

Arabic

"beauty"

Jamal is an Arabic boys’ name meaning "beauty." Jamal and its variants are popular in the Muslim community, although Jamal’s popularity within the US has decreased in recent years. Jamal has been…

Jemmy

Jemmy is a masculine name with historical roots as a diminutive form of James, which ultimately derives from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter.' While now uncommon as a formal name, Jemmy was more widely…

Kile

Kile is a masculine name that represents a variation of the more common Kyle. Derived from various sources including the Old Irish 'caol' meaning 'narrow, slender' or possibly from a Scottish surname…

Kota

Japanese, Indian, Native American

"happiness; good fortune; fort; allies, friends"

Concise and cool, Kota is a name with multiple origins, making it a versatile choice that travels well. As a Japanese name, Kota, also spelled Kōta and Kouta, is associated with good luck, joy,…

Leeland

English, spelling variation of Leland

"meadow land"

An alternate spelling of Leland, Leeland may appeal to sports-loving parents due to former NFL player Leeland McElroy.