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Handsome Underused Boys' Names

  1. Achilles

    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      The name of the great Homeric hero with the vulnerable heel, Achilles is more popular in its international form, Achille, which is popular in France, Italy, and Belgium. This variation did however appear briefly on the US Top 1000 list in 2015, perhaps owing to its similarity to the likes of Atticus, Adonis, and Apollo. It has declined in use since then, but is nevertheless chosen for around 160 babies each year.
  2. Aiken

    • Description:

      Aiken is an Irish and Scottish surname that has evolved into a masculine given name. Derived from the Gaelic name Eoghan or Aodhagán, it means 'little fiery one' or 'born of fire.' Historically, it was a family name associated with certain clans in Ireland and Scotland before transitioning to occasional use as a first name. In contemporary usage, Aiken remains fairly uncommon as a given name, appealing to parents seeking distinctive options with Celtic roots. The name carries connotations of strength and passion, reflecting its fiery etymology. Its relatively rare usage gives it a distinctive quality while still being straightforward to pronounce and spell.
  3. Alaric

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "all-powerful ruler"

    • Description:

      Alaric is an ancient regal name that sounds modern enough to be considered. Alaric was a traditional name for the kings of the Ostrogoths, the most famous of whom was Alaric I, the King of the West Goths who sacked Rome in 410.
  4. Alexei

    • Origin:

      Russian, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Alexei could well join the legion of Alex names popular in the US. There are countless opportunities to liven up Alexander, and Alexei (or Alexey) is one of the most straightforward and appealing.
  5. Aloysius

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "famous warrior"

    • Description:

      This name is a classic example of an underused golden oldie that ticks so many boxes - unusual yet traditional, heaps of cute nicknames, a statement name that exudes retro cool. Aloysius is the Latin form of many more common names like Louis, Luis, Luigi and the uncommon but symphonically familiar Ludwig.
  6. Amadeus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lover of God"

    • Description:

      Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's middle name could make an interesting pick for music-loving parents--if only in middle place. Amadeus is the title of a Peter Shaffer play which became an award-winning film in 1984.
  7. Aramis

    • Origin:

      French literary name

    • Description:

      One of Dumas' swashbuckling Three Musketeers, now better known as a men's cologne.
  8. Ashe

    • Origin:

      English surname; diminutive of Ashley, Ashton, etc

    • Description:

      Although usually spelled without the final 'e', this version commemorates tennis immortal Arthur Ashe. Seth Meyers' son Ashe was given his wife's maiden name.
  9. Aubrey

    • Origin:

      English from French

    • Meaning:

      "elf ruler"

    • Description:

      Once a popular choice in for boys in the Middle Ages and again during the 19th century, Aubrey has mostly been used for girls in the US since the 1970's. With its arty, surname-y, and sophisticated feel, however, it is rising up the UK charts for both boys and girls.
  10. Auden

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "old friend"

    • Description:

      The poetic, soft-spoken Auden has recently started to be considered as a first name option, used for both sexes, appreciated for its pleasing sound as well as its link to the distinguished modern Anglo-American poet W.H. Auden.
  11. Aurelius

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "the golden one"

    • Description:

      Since Aurelius was given the supermodel seal of approval by Elle Macpherson, it has joined Augustus as an ancient Roman name that feels usable today. Slightly mystical and magical, Aurelius is grounded by its similarity to rising stars Aurora, Aurelia, and Atticus, and its golden aura is certainly appealing.
  12. Axton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "sword stone"

    • Description:

      Macho to the max. But with the rise of x as a fashionable letter anywhere it appears in a name, ala Jaxson or Maxon, we may be hearing more of Axton.
  13. Angelus
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      • Baird

        • Origin:

          Scottish occupational name

        • Meaning:

          "minstrel, poet"

        • Description:

          Meaning bard, this is an original choice with poetic and melodic undertones. Bard itself has also come into consideration, both names bringing to mind Shakespeare and other literary lights.

          The Scottish surname Baird's most notable bearer was John Logie Baird, the Scottish engineer and inventor of the televisor, the world's first practical television system in 1926, and also the world's first fully electronic color TV tube two years later. Some might also remember puppeteers Bil and Cora Baird.

      • Balthazar

        • Origin:

          Phoenician

        • Meaning:

          "Baal protects the King"

        • Description:

          This evocative name of one of the Three Wise Men of the Orient, also spelled Balthasar, may finally be ready for prime time. Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar were the Magi who brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus, though their names were not mentioned in the Bible.
      • Bastien

        • Origin:

          French and Spanish, diminutive of Sebastien

        • Meaning:

          "person from ancient city of Sebastia"

        • Description:

          In this form, or as Sebastian or as Bas, Bastien is a fashionable Euro name with a possible future in America.
      • Boaz

        • Origin:

          Hebrew

        • Meaning:

          "swiftness"

        • Description:

          Now that such Old Testament patriarchs as Elijah and Moses fill the playground, Boaz seems downright baby-friendly, having more pizzazz than many of the others, perhaps as a successor to Noah.
      • Brahm

        • Description:

          Brahm is a masculine name with several cultural origins and meanings. Primarily, it derives from the Sanskrit 'Brahma,' referring to the Hindu creator god, associated with knowledge and the universe. In Jewish contexts, it functions as a shortened form of Abraham, meaning 'father of multitudes.' The name also appears in Germanic and Nordic traditions, sometimes related to 'brahman' denoting spiritual knowledge or divine force. Brahm has maintained consistent but modest usage in Western countries, appealing to parents seeking a name with spiritual significance or multicultural resonance. Its short, strong sound gives it a contemporary feel despite its ancient origins. The name carries connotations of wisdom, creation, and spiritual depth across various traditions, making it a meaningful choice with cross-cultural appeal.
      • Caedmon

        • Description:

          Caedmon is a masculine name of Anglo-Saxon origin with deep historical roots. It gained prominence through Caedmon, a 7th-century English poet considered the earliest known English poet whose name is recorded. According to the Venerable Bede's historical accounts, Caedmon was an illiterate herdsman who received divine inspiration to compose religious poetry. The name likely derives from Celtic elements meaning "wise warrior" or "battle wisdom." Though rare in modern usage, Caedmon has seen modest revival among parents seeking unique names with historical significance. It appeals to those drawn to medieval English heritage, literature, and names with scholarly associations. The name carries connotations of creativity, wisdom, and inspired eloquence.
      • Caius

        • Origin:

          Variation of Gaius, Latin

        • Meaning:

          "rejoice"

        • Description:

          Caius is classical and serious but also has a simple, joyful quality. There was a third century pope named Caius, as well as an early Christian writer, several Shakespearean characters, and a Twilight vampire. We would pronounce the name to rhyme with eye-us though at Cambridge University in England, where it's the name of a college, it's pronounced keys.
      • Calix

        • Origin:

          Male variation of Calixta or Latin

        • Meaning:

          "chalice"

        • Description:

          Calix is once-obscure name that is starting to see some use in the US, where 47 baby boys were named Calix in 2023. An indirect influence is the actress Calista Flockhart, who introduced Americans to the female version of this attractive Greek name to prominence.
      • Carey

        • Origin:

          Irish

        • Meaning:

          "dark, black"

        • Description:

          Carey is a surname name that works equally well on babies of all genders - Jazz great Carey Bell and motorcross champion Carey Hart are just two examples of how handsome this name can be for a boy.
      • Casper

        • Origin:

          Dutch form of Jasper, Persian

        • Meaning:

          "bringer of treasure"

        • Description:

          This ancient name, also spelled Caspar, is finally shedding its ghostly image and moving into the 21st century. Popular in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, where it's sometimes shortened to Cas, Casper could ride the style coattails of cousin Jasper.
      • Caspian

        • Origin:

          Place name

        • Meaning:

          "white"

        • Description:

          One of the most romantic of appellations, Caspian is a geographical name referring to the large salty sea between Asia and Europe. It's also the name of the hero of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.
      • Clint

        • Origin:

          English, diminutive of Clinton

        • Description:

          As flinty and steely as Mr. Eastwood.
      • Constantine

        • Origin:

          Latin

        • Meaning:

          "steadfast"

        • Description:

          This Roman Emperor's name has long been considered too grand for an American boy. But in this era of children named Augustine and Atticus, it just may be prime for an unlikely comeback.
      • Cormac

        • Origin:

          Irish

        • Meaning:

          "charioteer"

        • Description:

          Both offbeat and upbeat, this evocative traditional Irish name that runs through Celtic mythology is known here via award-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy (born Charles). The author's adopted name is related to Cormac Mac Airt, one of the great legendary high kings of Ireland.
      • Cortland

        • Origin:

          Dutch

        • Meaning:

          "short land"

        • Description:

          Cortland, is an English form of the Dutch habitational surname Cortlandt. Cortlandt was a village near modern-day Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands. Its name was derived from the Dutch elements cort, meaning "short" or "narrow," and landt, "land."
      • Chord
        • Dietrich

          • Origin:

            German

          • Meaning:

            "ruler of the people"

          • Description:

            This form of Theodoric, familiar via Marlene, is a possible German import. It is an Anglicized ancestor of Derek and all its variations. A noted bearer was acclaimed classical German baritone and conductor Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, and there have been Dietrichs in Henry James's The Princess Casamassima,/em and more recently on the TV show Psych.
        • Eamon

          • Origin:

            Irish variation of Edmund

          • Meaning:

            "wealthy protector"

          • Description:

            Eamon is one of the traditional Irish names that has not yet emigrated to the US. This Irish name pronounced ay-mon was popularized by early president of the independent republic Eamon de Valera (birth name George), who was born in the United States to an Irish mother and a Cuban father. Eamon definitely has possibilities as a successor to the epidemically popular Aidan/Aiden.
        • Edmund

          • Origin:

            English

          • Meaning:

            "fortunate protector"

          • Description:

            The sophisticated Edmund and its nearly-identical French twin Edmond are coming out of mothballs now that Edward, inspired by Twilight, is once again a hot name.
        • Emrys

          • Origin:

            Welsh, variation of Ambrose

          • Meaning:

            "immortal"

          • Description:

            If you're looking for a Welsh name less common than Dylan, Griffin, Evan, or Morgan, you might want to consider this offbeat epithet of the wise wizard Merlin.

            Root name Ambrose is an ancient saints' name derived from the Greek ambrosia, the food and drink of the gods that conferred immortality.
        • Eoin

          • Origin:

            Irish, variation of John

          • Meaning:

            "God is gracious"

          • Description:

            Though Eoin is a Gaelic form of John, its Anglicized pronunciation links it directly to Owen. Eoin is currently a Top 30 name in Ireland. Other variations: Ewan, Ewen, Evan and Eoghan (pronounced as Owen but also translated as Eugene).
        • Evander

          • Origin:

            Scottish; Greek

          • Meaning:

            "bow warrior; strong man"

          • Description:

            Evander is a name that could build on the popularity of shorter form Evan, and could work and play well with schoolmates like Zander and Xander.
        • Ewan

          • Origin:

            Scottish form of Gaelic Eoghan

          • Meaning:

            "born of the yew tree"

          • Description:

            This appealing name has a good chance of catching on due to the popularity of Ewan McGregor, and the trend towards Gaelic names in general. Pronunciation is YOO-un.
        • Emerick
          • Emri
            • Finnian

              • Origin:

                Irish

              • Meaning:

                "fair"

              • Description:

                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, later made into a film starring Fred Astaire as Finian McLonergan.
            • Fulton

              • Origin:

                English

              • Meaning:

                "fields of the village"

              • Description:

                One of the surname names used more in the last century, à la Milton and Morton.
            • Gaius

              • Origin:

                Latin

              • Meaning:

                "to rejoice"

              • Description:

                Stately Gaius (pronounced GUY-us) was in the name of many ancient Romans, including Julius Caesar. Little-used before the year 2000, it now feels like a fresh possibility in the revival of Latin boys' names like Atticus and Cassius. Caius and derivatives like Caio come from the same root, and in ancient Roman times Caius was probably pronounced as Gaius. You could also see Gaius as a male version of the earth-goddess name Gaia.
            • Galen

              • Origin:

                Greek

              • Meaning:

                "calm, healer"

              • Description:

                Many will associate this name with Galen of Pergamon, the second-century physician considered to be the founding father of medicine. A more recent reference is Star Wars character Galen Erso. The name still projects a gentle, scholarly image, while sharing sounds with more popular names like Aiden and Nathan. Bonus: it's also an anagram of Angel.
            • Hadley

              • Origin:

                English

              • Meaning:

                "heathery field"

              • Description:

                Hemingway readers will recognize this as the name of Papa's first wife (and, eventually, actress Mariel's grandmother). But in Victorian times, Hadley and Hedley were actually more popular for boys.
            • Hartley

              • Origin:

                English

              • Meaning:

                "stag meadow"

              • Description:

                Smart and sharp but with a touch of heart and charm, Hartley is a surname style name that could work as an alternative to Harley, Harvey, Artie, or Harry. Quietly used as a masculine name throughout the 20th century, the arrival of two celebrity-baby girl Hartleys in 2010 has meant the name has been used as a predominantly feminine one in recent years. However, since 2020, Hartley has doubled in use for boys too, and was give to a modest 30 in 2023. .
            • Huck

              • Origin:

                Diminutive of Huckleberry, word name

              • Description:

                Though forever tied to Huck, short for Huckleberry, Finn, this is an undeniably cute short form that may have some life as part of the hipster taste for names like Duke and Bix.
            • Jael

              • Origin:

                Hebrew

              • Meaning:

                "mountain goat"

              • Description:

                A unisex Hebrew name sometimes given in Israel to kids born under the goat sign of Capricorn; it's also spelled Yael/Ya'el.
            • Jarreth

              • Description:

                Jarreth is a masculine name that appears to be a modern spelling variant of Jareth or Jared. The name Jared has Hebrew origins meaning 'descent' or 'he who descended,' and appears in the Bible as a patriarch before the flood. This particular spelling with the double 'r' and 'th' ending gives the name a fantasy-like quality, possibly influenced by the character Jareth the Goblin King from the 1986 film 'Labyrinth.' The variation adds a contemporary edge to the traditional name while maintaining its strong sound. Jarreth remains quite uncommon, appealing to parents seeking a masculine name with biblical connections but with a more distinctive, modern spelling that sets it apart from the more common Jared.
            • Jess

              • Description:

                This short form of Jesse has an androgynous, cowperson feel. It's Jess rather than Jesse or Jessie that can be considered among the truly androgynous baby names
            • Joachim

              • Origin:

                Hebrew

              • Meaning:

                "Established by God"

              • Description:

                Joachim is an undiscovered biblical name with potential, although most modern parents would probably prefer the more lively Spanish version, Joaquin. Like many Old Testament names, it was primarily in use in the seventeenth century, and then became rare. In the Bible Joachim is a king of Judah; according to the Gospel of James, Saint Joachim was the husband of Saint Anne and the father of the Virgin Mary.
                br/>Currently well-used in France, the name Joachim is known in countries and languages around the world and pronounced somewhat differently in each. While American might be most familiar with the Spanish version of the name, Joaquin via actor Joaquin Phoenix, that pronunciation wah-keen is not similar to any of the pronunciations of Joachim, which all have three syllables often with the emphasis on the second.
            • Jade
              • Kennedy

                • Origin:

                  Irish

                • Meaning:

                  "misshapen head"

                • Description:

                  This attractive surname name still projects that Kennedy family charisma. While it didn't come into widespread use until long after the deaths of martyred heroes President John F. or Senator Robert Kennedy, Kennedy is now one of the most popular unisex names, particularly for girls. This is one name that manages to sound trendy and traditional at the same time.
              • Kiernan

                • Origin:

                  Irish

                • Meaning:

                  "little dark one"

                • Description:

                  Although this surname name is closely related to the more common Irish name Kieran, Kiernan is also a well used family name, tied to thirty-three ancient chieftains. It has on a few occasions been used for girls.
              • Laken

                • Origin:

                  Variation of Lake, English

                • Description:

                  Not quite a nature name and not quite a surname — whatever Laken is or isn't, we know it's definitely a name to watch.
              • Leander

                • Origin:

                  Greek

                • Meaning:

                  "lion-man"

                • Description:

                  Leander was once an almost unknown name, however, with the popularity of Leo and the rise of Leandro, it now feels like a perfectly accessible alternative to Leon or Alexander. In Greek legend, Leander was the powerful figure who swam across the Hellespont every night to visit his beloved Hero, a priestess of Venus.
              • Leopold

                • Origin:

                  German

                • Meaning:

                  "brave people"

                • Description:

                  This aristocratic, somewhat formal Germanic route to the popular Leo is a royal name: Queen Victoria used it to honor a favorite uncle, King Leopold of Belgium. Though Leopold sounds as if it might be a leonine name, it's not really a relative of such choices as Leon, and Leonard.
              • Leyton

                • Description:

                  Leyton is a modern English name that originated as a surname and place name before transitioning to first-name usage. Derived from Old English elements meaning 'settlement on the River Lea' or 'farm on a leah (meadow),' it carries geographical significance. The name gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as part of the trend toward using location names for children. Leyton has a contemporary, strong sound while maintaining British heritage connections. It's considered a stylish alternative to more common names like Clayton or Peyton. The name remains relatively uncommon but has been steadily increasing in usage, especially among parents seeking a masculine name with both strength and modern appeal.

              • Loki

                • Origin:

                  Norse mythological name

                • Meaning:

                  "lock"

                • Description:

                  Loki is the shape-shifting, gender-bending god of mischief in Norse mythology. Taking several animal forms, from a salmon to a seal to a fly, Loki is alternately friend and foe of the gods.
              • Loren

                • Origin:

                  Variation of Laurence, English from Latin

                • Meaning:

                  "from Laurentum or bay laurel"

                • Description:

                  A variant form of Laurence or Lawrence which ranked in the #200s in the US from the 1900s through to the 1960s. It didn't fall off the boys' Top 1000 until the late 1990s, following the huge popularity of Lauren for girls.
              • Lucan

                • Origin:

                  Irish variation of Luke

                • Description:

                  Lucan is a rarely heard Irish name, a Luke form with the trendy an ending.
              • Lucius

                • Origin:

                  Latin

                • Meaning:

                  "light"

                • Description:

                  Lucius is an old Roman clan name that has lots of religious and literary resonance, yet is still vital today. It was the name of three popes, appears in several Shakespeare plays, and, like all the names beginning with 'luc' relates to the Latin word for light.It was one of a limited number of forenames used in ancient Rome, and because of its meaning was often given to boys born at dawn.
              • Lynn

                • Origin:

                  Welsh

                • Meaning:

                  "lake"

                • Description:

                  Long gone to the girls.
              • Lexington
                • Mackenzie

                  • Origin:

                    Scottish

                  • Meaning:

                    "son of Kenneth"

                  • Description:

                    This lively Scottish surname is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, Coinnich being one of the original Gaelic forms of Kenneth.
                • Merrick

                  • Origin:

                    Anglo-Welsh

                  • Meaning:

                    "fame, power"

                  • Description:

                    A strong, attractive surname name with a mix of possible origins: either from the Welsh first name Meuric,which is a form of Maurice, and contains Germanic elements meaning fame and power, or from a Scottish Gaelic word meaning a fork in a river or a road, which led to the name of several places named Merrick in Scotland. The Supreme Court saga of Justice Merrick Garland almost certainly caused the bump in popularity that propelled Merrick to its US Top 1000 debut in 2016.

                    Despite its ancient history, Merrick these days sounds more modern than the somewhat tired Derek.

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                  • Nicodemus

                    • Origin:

                      Greek

                    • Meaning:

                      "victory of the people"

                    • Description:

                      This rarely used New Testament name could make an unusual route to the cool nickname Nico. Nicodemus (Noddy) Boffin is a character in the Dickens novel Our Mutual Friend.
                  • Odysseus

                    • Origin:

                      Greek mythology name

                    • Meaning:

                      "wrathful"

                    • Description:

                      The name of the brave, resourceful hero of Homer's epic saga has almost always been considered too weighty for a child to bear, but at this point, some brave, resourceful parents out there might be willing to take it on.
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                    • Peregrine

                      • Origin:

                        Latin

                      • Meaning:

                        "traveler, pilgrim"

                      • Description:

                        Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the U.S., where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the new naming climate, though, it's not beyond consideration — in fact it's already been chosen by at least one Berry.
                    • Quade

                      • Origin:

                        Latin

                      • Meaning:

                        "son of Uaid"

                      • Description:

                        Quade is a confident, contemporary-sounding name that would fit right in with classmates Cade, Zade, Slade and Jade, boasting the quirky Q-beginning.
                    • Rio

                      • Origin:

                        Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese

                      • Meaning:

                        "river or place of the cherry blossoms"

                      • Description:

                        Rio is a reductive ranchero place-name with an attractive Tex-Mex lilt. No Doubt's Tom Dumont has a son named Rio Atticus.
                    • Riordan

                      • Origin:

                        Irish

                      • Meaning:

                        "bard, royal poet"

                      • Description:

                        Has a legitimate first name history in its native land and an appealing meaning, but pronunciation is far from obvious.
                    • Rune

                      • Origin:

                        German and Swedish

                      • Meaning:

                        "secret"

                      • Description:

                        Name with connotations both mystical and tragic, newly popular in Europe. For English speakers, though, this name might be ruined by its homonym ruin.
                    • Seeley

                      • Origin:

                        English

                      • Meaning:

                        "blessed, happy"

                      • Description:

                        Seeley is a Medieval surname with a happy, fortunate meaning.
                    • Shiloh

                      • Origin:

                        Hebrew

                      • Meaning:

                        "tranquil"

                      • Description:

                        Haunting biblical and Civil War place-name; now unisex—especially after the mega-high-profile Brangelina couple picked it for their daughter. It debuted in the Top 1000 for boys in 2015.
                    • Sirius

                      • Origin:

                        Latin from Greek

                      • Meaning:

                        "burning"

                      • Description:

                        Yes, it's the name of the brightest star in the sky, but can't you just hear people saying, "Are you serious?" Singer Erykah Badu used it as a middle name for son Seven.
                    • Sutton

                      • Origin:

                        English

                      • Meaning:

                        "from the southern homestead"

                      • Description:

                        Swanky sound via New York's ritzy Sutton Place. It fits with current popular boys’ names, due to its two syllables and -on ending. It debuted in the US Top 1000 for boys in 2015, though it is currently more popular for girls.
                    • Tannen

                      • Description:

                        Tannen is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from Middle High German words like 'tanne' meaning 'fir tree.' It shares roots with the German surname Tannenbaum, which literally translates to 'fir tree.' As a first name, Tannen is relatively uncommon, lending it a distinctive quality for parents seeking unique options. The name carries associations with strength, stability, and connection to nature, evoking images of tall, evergreen trees that remain steadfast through changing seasons. In popular culture, the name might be recognized from the Back to the Future film series, which featured the antagonistic Tannen family across multiple generations.
                    • Teague

                      • Origin:

                        Scottish

                      • Meaning:

                        "bard, poet"

                      • Description:

                        If you like the idea of Tadhg but don't feel like the spelling works where you are, Teague might work as an alternative. It could also fit the bill if you're seeking a unique single-syllable first or middle name for your son.
                    • Tennyson

                      • Origin:

                        English

                      • Meaning:

                        "son of Dennis"

                      • Description:

                        Few people would have considered the surname of this famous Victorian poet as a first name until Russell Crowe chose it for his son in 2006. But, as a rhythmic three-syllable patronymic, Tennyson has a lot going for it, not least of all the appealing nickname Tenny; it would make a novel choice for the son of a Dennis.
                    • Thor

                      • Origin:

                        Norse and Scandinavian

                      • Meaning:

                        "thunder"

                      • Description:

                        Thor, the powerful name of the Norse god of thunder, strength and rain, would make a bold statement. Long a comic book staple, Thor has now invaded the big screen, and could land on birth certificates as well.
                    • Tiberius

                      • Origin:

                        Latin

                      • Meaning:

                        "of the Tiber"

                      • Description:

                        The name of an important ancient Roman emperor, Tiberius might sound a bit heavy for a modern boy to carry, but with the rise of Atticus, Tiberius and brothers begin to feel more baby-friendly, much in the same way as Old Testament names like Elijah and Isaiah have been rejuvenated.
                    • Tiernan

                      • Origin:

                        Irish

                      • Meaning:

                        "little lord"

                      • Description:

                        Tiernan is the slightly edgier and sharper cousin of Kiernan. This is one Irish surname that is attractive but distinctive; Tierney is another, related, option.
                    • Viggo

                      • Origin:

                        Scandinavian

                      • Meaning:

                        "war"

                      • Description:

                        Though to most Americans Viggo is a one-person name attached to intense actor Mortensen, it is actually an old Norse name dating back to the Vikings, and is currently the 32nd most popular appellation in Sweden. Viggo Mortensen is a Jr., sharing his name with his Danish father.
                    • Warrick

                      • Origin:

                        English

                      • Meaning:

                        "strong leader who defends."

                      • Description:

                        Warrick has recently come into the spotlight as the character Warrick Brown on the TV show CSI. The more conventional spelling is Warwick, a medieval English noble name.
                    • Wendel

                      • Description:

                        Wendel is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the Vandals, an ancient East Germanic tribe. The name means 'wanderer' or 'one who travels,' reflecting the nomadic nature of these historical people. As a variant of Wendell, it offers a slightly more streamlined spelling while maintaining the same pronunciation. Wendel carries an air of quiet strength and dignity, with historical connections to European nobility—several medieval German nobles bore the name. While never extremely common, Wendel enjoyed modest popularity in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in the United States and parts of Europe. The name has an intellectual, somewhat serious quality, often associated with thoughtfulness and reliability. In contemporary usage, Wendel offers a distinctive alternative to more common classic names, appealing to parents looking for a name with historical depth and understated character.
                    • Willis

                      • Origin:

                        Diminutive of William, German

                      • Meaning:

                        "resolute protection"

                      • Description:

                        A common surname that was popular as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th century, Willis dropped off the US Top 1000 back in the early 90s, just as alternative William diminutive, Liam, began to skyrocket.
                    • Zacchaeus

                      • Description:

                        Zacchaeus is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, best known from the biblical tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus and subsequently underwent a moral transformation. Derived from the Hebrew 'Zakkai,' meaning 'pure' or 'innocent,' the name carries significant religious connotations within Christian traditions. Though never common in mainstream usage, Zacchaeus has maintained consistent presence in religious communities where biblical names are valued. The name's distinctive 'z' beginning and unusual ending make it stand out, while its biblical connection provides depth and character significance. Despite its ancient origins, the name feels fresh compared to more familiar biblical choices. Zacchaeus offers nickname possibilities like Zack while carrying a complete story and moral lesson within its religious context.
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