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Dugan
Irish
"swarthy"
Dugan is an open, friendly, and cheery Irish surname that would be suited to a dark-haired boy.
Basil
Greek
"royal"
Although Greek in origin--in the fourth century, a bishop by that name established the principles of the Greek Orthodox Church--Basil for years took on the aura of aquiline-nosed upper-class…
Branwell
English
"well where the gorse grows; bramble well; raven's well"
Best associated with painter and writer Branwell Brontë, the only brother among his more famous, literary sisters, Branwell has the vibes of rugged, lonely, windy moors and brooding heroes. Possibly…
Bramwell
English
"well where the gorse grows; bramble well"
An unexpected route to nicknames Bram or Wells, this English surname derives from a historical hamlet in England, whose exact location has been lost to time. It comes from the Old English word for…
Jillie
Jillie is a feminine name with English origins, functioning primarily as a diminutive form of Jill, which itself derives from Gillian or Julian. The name has a cheerful, friendly quality with its…
Tilda
Estonian and Spanish diminutive of Matilda, German
"battle mighty"
Actress Tilda Swinton injected this dated nickname name with some modern charm.
Summerlee
Summerlee is a delicate feminine name that evokes images of sunny days and flowering meadows. This modern coinage combines 'Summer' with the popular '-lee' suffix (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing' in…
Rooney
English or Gaelic surname
"descendent of the champion"
Rooney is one of many bouncy Irish surnames that could make an agreeable first, once tied to Mickey Rooney (who was actually born Joseph Yule) in his young and spunky Andy Hardy period. Young "Girl…
Newton
English
"new town"
Named after Isaac. Or Wayne.
Newt
English
"a small salamander"
Rarely used on its own and irrevocably tied to former House Speaker Gingrich -- who was christened Newton.
Flip
Nickname for Philip, Phillip, or Felipe
"lover of horses"
Flip is a cute, attitude-filled nickname for the very proper Philip and variations. A perfect choice if you're looking for a buttoned-up proper name with an informal short form.
Roth
German
"redhead"
This surname-name originated as a nickname for redheads.
Moore
English place-name
"the moors"
Moore is recommended as a rich and satisfying middle name choice, whether it relates to your own family history or not. Of the numerous outstanding Moore-surnamed namesakes, count sculptor Henry,…
Valli
Valli is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish tradition, it's a short form of Valentina, meaning 'strong, healthy.' In Indian cultures, particularly Tamil, Valli refers to a…
Valley
English word name
"low area of land between hills and mountains"
An evocative word name, conjuring up images of the beautiful low land between hills and mountains, and the streams and rivers that often run through them, Valley has the advantage of also sounding…
Aleanor
Aleanor is a feminine name that appears to be a spelling variation of Eleanor, a classic name with Greek origins meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'light.' This alternative spelling maintains the…
Polo
Tibetan
"brave wanderer"
If Portia can become Porsche, then Apollo can morph into Polo -- the imprint of designer Ralph Lauren.
Crane
English surname
"crane"
This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane. Crane is a surname that originated for a tall…
Doutzen
Dutch, meaning unknown
Dutch supermodel Doutzen (pronounced doubt-son) Kroes has introduced us to a name from the Netherlands that might have a hard time in an American classroom and is nowhere near as glamorous as its…
Phyllon
Greek
"leaf"
Phyllon, the male version of Phyllis (which gives you a clue to its pronunciation), was introduced as a baby name by Dutch model Doutzen Kroes and her husband DJ Sunnery James. Phyllon is one of…