Vincent is a name with a complex image. After being quietly used for centuries, it is suddenly seeming stylish, along wih other V names. Even the nickname Vince has been given a reprieve via actor Vince Vaughn and country singer Vince Gill. Vin Diesel was born with the more prosaic name Mark Vincent.

The genial yet upscale and preppy Cooper was one of the first occupational last names to catch on -- and Cooper remains a pleasing option.

Webster is one of several W-starting surname names back on the drawing board, now that it has recovered from its childlike eighties sitcom identity.

Urban was not an uncommon name through the 1930s (rising as high as Number 435), having been attached to several saints and early popes, but it has completely disappeared from the landscape--both urban and rural. Yet in this era of word name appreciation and trend for 'an'-ending boys' names, we're thinking it might be ready for a return.

Peppy cheerleader name of the 1960s and 70s that's sure to evoke the Four Seasons song of that name.

Rich purplish red color choice that may gain favor along with Claire, though the wine connection can't be ignored.

The lovely sound and image of the French river and lush valley would make this a most distinctive and captivating choice. Pronunciation: low-ahr.

Madeira is an off-beat place name, notably appearing on the map as an island off Morocco, famous for its Madeira wine. Also the name of a city in Ohio (named for John Madeira, a 19th century landowner), it is additionally associated with a tributary of the Amazon River and an English cake.

Derived from Portuguese, Madeira means "wood": a name chosen for the island by Portuguese settlers in the 15th century, in reference to its forests.

Minimalist nickname via XXX star Diesel (born Mark Vincent).

What with Mason scooting up the charts, this attractive place-name, with its thick Georgia accent, could make a more distinctive alternative.

Only if you're hoping for your son to become a wine-besotted poet. To the ancient Romans, Bacchus was the god of agriculture, wine and fertility.

Occasionally heard in the 1920s and 30s, along with siblings Bina and Mina; Vienna would be a more modern choice.

Energetic nickname name.

If you're actually considering this as a name for your child, you must have had a glass too many. But it's an awesome name for a white cat.

Vitis is an uncommon masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the word for 'vine' or 'grapevine' (as in 'Vitis vinifera,' the scientific name for the common grape vine). This botanical connection gives the name associations with growth, fertility, and agriculture, particularly vineyards and winemaking. In Lithuanian, Vitis can also function as a diminutive form of names like Vytautas. The name has a scholarly, distinctive quality that might appeal to those with interests in botany, viticulture, or classical languages. While rare in most naming traditions, Vitis offers a unique option with ancient roots and natural symbolism. Its simplicity in pronunciation contrasts with its uncommon status, making it both accessible and distinctive.

Undiscovered single-syllable surname option, a friendly alternative to Reed.