Boys names I love

Bram

Dutch variation of Abraham, Hebrew

"father of multitudes"

Bram has an unusual measure of character and charm for a one-syllable name; it started as a hipper-than-Abe diminutive of the biblical Abraham, but is also an independent Irish and Dutch name, made…

Finnian

Irish

"fair"

Finnian is a fair jig of a name, energetic and easy on the ear. Finnian (and brother Finian) is also familiar in its alternate spelling through the classic 1968 Broadway musical Finian's Rainbow ,…

Kipp

English

"pointed hill"

Full name that sounds more like a short form; more likely to be spelled Kip.

Alasdair

Scottish variation of Alexander

"defending men"

In this country, more recognizable with the Alistair spelling.

Graeme

Scottish variation of Graham

"gravelly homestead"

An interesting vowel combination lightens up Graham.

Mercer

French occupational name

"a merchant"

Mercer is an attractive possibility which is an occupational name that doesn't sound like one. Mercer and its cool, sophisticated short form Merce project a super creative image via their artistic…

Ardan

Ardan is a masculine name with Celtic origins, particularly associated with Irish and Scottish heritage. In Irish mythology, Ardan was one of the three sons of Usnach and brother to Naoise. The name…

Gawain

Welsh

"May hawk"

With a noble air and a distinctive yet familiar sound, Gawain is drawn from Arthurian legend, in which he is one of King Arthur's loyal knights and his nephew. Also appearing as the hero of the 14th…