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Aubrey

English from French

"elf ruler"

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…

Bernhard

German

"strong, brave as a bear"

Popular throughout Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Scandinavia, Bernhard has maintained its classic appeal for centuries. Several notable figures have carried this distinguished name, including…

Bligh

English variation of Blythe

Too tightly associated with the real-life villainous Captain Bligh of The Mutiny on the Bounty.

Bow

Bow is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. As an English word name, it connects to several meanings: the weapon for shooting arrows, symbolizing precision and skill; the…

Branson

English

"son of the raven"

Branson is a fairly recent addition to the Top 1000, first breaking in at Number 988 in 1995. While it may not be a common sighting yet, it fits the trend of more popular cousins Mason, Grayson,…

Brenden

Spelling variation of Brendan

Go with the traditional Irish Brendan. Several professional hockey players use this spelling for their given name: Morrow, Dillon, and Kichton.

Burleigh

English

"meadow belonging to a manor"

Let's hope he's "burly".

Burnet

English from French

"brown"

We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.

Camillo

Italian from Latin cognomen "camillus"

"camillus"

Now that Camilla is super popular, why not consider the male version? It's been the name of dozens of prominent Italians -- including a 16th century pope -- throughout history, and Shakespeare used…

Ceabhallan

Ceabhallan is an extremely rare masculine name of Gaelic origin. This uncommon Irish name likely derives from Gaelic elements relating to "slender" or "small" and possibly "powerful" or "mighty." The…

Cees

Cees is a masculine Dutch name, pronounced 'case' or 'kays,' functioning as a short form of Cornelis, the Dutch variant of Cornelius. This name has Roman origins from the clan name Cornelius,…

Clovis

Teutonic, French, early form of Ludwig or Louis

An aromatic, unconventional name.

Conal

Irish

"strong as a wolf"

If there are too many Connors in your neighborhood, this name is equally authentic and much more unusual. Spelled Conal or Conall, it's a prominent name in Irish history, borne by a number of kings…

Conroy

Irish

"hound (or wolf) of the plain"

Conroy is one Con name that feels a bit dated, though perhaps it's so far out it's coming in? Worth consideration if you like Connor but feel it's too widely used.

Corin

Latin

"spear"

Corin was used by Shakespeare in As You Like It , an unusual name that could make a more distinctive alternative to Corey or Colin. It is a name used in the illustrious Redgrave family of actors.

Cornelius

Latin

"horn"

Cornelius, the New Testament name of a third century Pope and saint, is one of those venerable Latin names on the edge of consideration, despite the corny nickname alert. Cornelius has some magical…

Corrado

Italian variation of Conrad

A Latinate name with a lot of dash and bravado.