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Latin
"lame; enclosure"
Claudius is one of the most user-friendly of the ancient Roman names – even though it's associated with the villainous character in Shakespeare's Hamlet . But as with feminine form Claudia, the…
Greek
"from the east, rising sun"
Anatole is one of the unique boys' names with an unusual-ish feel but an uncertain provenance, with a meaning related to sunrise and thus to fire. While it's Greek in origin, it is associated more…
"gold"
A handsome alternative to Adrian or Dorian, derived from the Latin word aurum "gold".
French surname
"noble strength"
Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the…
Turkish
"there is the moon"
The exact meaning of Aybars is unknown, but it appears to be derived from ay , known to mean "moon," and a Proto-Turkic root bār , "there exists."
Yoruba
"joy has come home"
A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
English variation of Barnabas, Aramaic
"son of consolation"
Barnaby, a genial and energetic name with an Irish-sounding three-syllable lilt, is an ancient appellation that manages to be both unusual and highly attractive and deserves to be used more than it…
Brantly is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the surname Brant with the addition of the suffix '-ly'. Brant itself comes from Old English and means 'proud' or 'steep'. Brantly has a…
Welsh, Greek, French, "love, affection; fierce brightness; beloved"
"love, affection; fierce brightness; beloved"
On one hand, Caron is a place name, deived from the Welsh caru meaning "to love", and therefore related to Carys and Caradoc. Alternatively, it's influenced by the Greek Charon ("fierce brightness"…
"chickpea"
Roman statesman's name with a cool and quirky sound. Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman scholar, orator and lawyer who had an immense impact on the Latin language.
Coburn is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname. It likely originated as a topographical surname for someone who lived near a stream or brook, combining the elements…
Irish
"love, friendship"
Connelly is an open, inviting, and rarely used Irish surname that can make a perfect alternative to the overused Connor or Colin for a boy.
Daian is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Dayan, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'judge,' or it could be related to the Welsh name Dafydd…
English word name
"exposure to injury, pain, harm, or loss"
Prime example of the aggressive word names that are an off-the-grid branch of the new macho names. Makes Cannon, Maverick, and Ranger feel almost soft and sensitive by comparison.
Daniell is a masculine name primarily serving as a variant spelling of Daniel, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.' This alternative spelling adds distinction to the traditional…
Greek word name
A mathematical possibility, but the odds are against it.
Abott is a masculine name with roots in Old English and Hebrew origins. Derived from the surname Abbott, which originated from the title of a monastery leader, it means 'father' or 'head of an…
Hebrew
"father of peace"
Absalom, because of its biblical and literary associations, just might appeal to the daring namegiver. In the Old Testament, Absalom was the handsome, favored but rebellious son of King David. In…
Accerly is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a modern invention or possibly derived from older English or Germanic surnames. The name could have connections to the…
Achilleo is a masculine name derived from Greek origins, specifically as a variation of Achilles, the legendary hero of Homer's Iliad. The name stems from Greek mythology where Achilles was known for…
