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Erasmus

Greek

"beloved, desired"

Erasmus has long retained the image of the bearded and bespectacled Dutch philosopher, but could be one that the audacious baby namer just might dare to dust off. The fourth century Saint Erasmus was…

Faust

Latin

"fortunate one"

Because the legendary Faust sold his soul to the devil, few parents would choose this for a child, although Fausto is commonly heard in Italy and Spain.

Faustus

Latin

"fortunate one"

Faustus is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin word 'faustus' meaning 'lucky' or 'favorable.' It shares roots with the word 'auspicious' and was used during the…

Flavian

Latin

"yellow hair"

A Latin clan name that may rise again along with other things Roman.

Ives

English variation of Yves

"yew wood"

Smooth and sleek one-syllable name, sometimes suggested for Sagittarius boys.

Ladislav

Ladislav is a masculine Slavic name composed of the elements 'lad' meaning 'harmony' or 'order' and 'slav' meaning 'glory' or 'fame.' Popular throughout Eastern Europe, particularly in Czech…

Laurentin

Laurentin is a masculine name with Latin and Romanian origins, derived from Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and achievement in…

Melchior

Dutch from Hebrew

"city of the king; king of light"

The least used of the Three Wise Men's names, but a strong option for bold namers to consider. The exact origins of Melchior are unknown, but it is speculated that it derived from either the Hebrew…

Morpheus

Greek mythology name, god of sleep and dreams

Though you may pray to the god of sleep for your baby to slumber through the night, a drowsy image is not the greatest one to inflict on your little boy.

Nicanor

Greek

"victory"

Derived from Greek name Nike "victory", this name has been borne by many notable figures, from ancient times to the present day. It belonged to several early kings of Macedonia and to a 1st-century…