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October
English
"month name"
What is so rare as a month named June? October – and November and December – are a lot rarer. Brisk and substantial, they're so much more memorable and modern than April or May. October got its name…
Odion
Esan
"first born of twins"
Strong name from the Esan language of Nigeria, with a satisfyingly specific meaning for a child's place in the family.
Ogden
English
"from the oak valley"
Rarely used surname, associated with humorous poet Ogden Nash.
Oisin
Irish
"little deer"
Oisin is one of the most popular Irish baby names in its native land, though largely unknown in the US. The original Oisin was the mythological son of Finn McCool and Sadb, the goddess who was…
Oleander
Botanical name
The name of this pretty Mediterranean shrub is reminiscent of popular classic Oliver, and interestingly its etymology appears to overlap too: oleander most likely derives from Greek rhododendron…
Olek
Olek is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Polish culture. It functions as a diminutive or nickname for Aleksander (Alexander), creating a friendly, approachable alternative to the…
Olimpio
Greek
"pertaining to the Mount Olympus of Greek mythology"
One way to reference mythology without naming your son after a god.
Ollie
Diminutive of Oliver, Latin
"olive tree"
Ollie is the versatile go-to nickname for the hugely popular Oliver, though the large majority of parents prefer to have the more formal name on the birth certificate. Even in the UK where nickname…
Oluwatobiloba
Yoruba
"God is a great king"
This Yoruba name, with a mighty meaning, might seem a mouthful at first, but is often shortened to Tobi, which makes it far more manageable for non Nigerians.
Orcus
Latin from Greek
"oath"
Orcus is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Hades, god of the underworld. His name is ultimately derived from the Greek word hórkos , meaning "oath,"
Oren
Hebrew
"laurel or pine tree"
Soft and sensitive name often heard in Israel.
Oreo
Brand name
Oreo is a masculine name derived from the famous sandwich cookie brand introduced in 1912. As a given name, it represents a modern trend of naming inspired by consumer products and pop culture. The…
Orrin
Variation of Odhrán, Irish
"little pale green one"
With a cool color meaning and a woodsy, earthy feel, this anglicized spelling of the Irish name Odhrán could rise in popularity thanks to Olympic rugby player, Orrin Bizer. The name did rank in the…
Ortega
Spanish name
"dweller at the sign of the grouse"
Dashing Latin surname name -- but also a well-known brand of Spanish packaged foods.
Orwell
English surname
"the branch of the river"
Most closely associated with famed English novelist George Orwell (whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair), this English surname is now occasionally sported as a literary first name. Given its…
Osheen
Anglicized variation of Gaelic Oisin
This Anglicized spelling adds a bit of a, well, sheen to the very popular Irish name Oisín.
Osiris
Egyptian
"with strong eyesight"
Osiris is the name of Egyptian mythology god-king who died and was reborn every year. Emerging from centuries of obscurity, Osiris has several ingredients for success in the modern world: Roots in…
Oskar
German variation of Oscar
Oskar is to Oscar as Jakob is to Jacob: more distinctive and continental.
Oslo
Norwegian place name, Old Norse
"meadow at the foot of a hill"
Oslo, the capital city of Norway, makes for an intriguing new place name, especially with its bookended O's, as in Otto and leads to cool nickname Ozzie. One Berry has already used it and we predict…
Oswald
English
"divine power"
Despite the success of so many O-starting boys names --Oliver, Owen, Otis, Oscar--Oswald has not yet shown any signs of resurrection, though he does have the animating nicknames Ozzie/Ozzy and Oz.…