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German
"brave friend"
One "bald" name we can get behind, thanks to pioneering African-American author James Baldwin – though the name is now also associated with the Baldwin brothers, particularly Alec.
Baley is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, potentially derived from Old English 'bailiff' (an official or steward), or as a variant of Bailey, which historically referred to the outer…
Nature name
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender.
English surname name
"friendly"
The surname of enterprising journalist Nellie Bly and poet Robert Bly makes a simple, modern, and upbeat sounding choice for either a boy or a girl.
Brookes is a masculine surname-turned-first-name of English origin, derived from the Old English 'broc' meaning 'brook' or 'stream.' Originally denoting someone who lived near a brook, it has the…
English
"by the enclosure"
For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.
French from Latin
"naive"
French saintly name, used for both boys and girls. Although not common in France, it has been used in small numbers for boys in the 2010s and 2020s. Candide, in its sense as the French word for…
Short form of Casper, Persian
"Imperial"
This short-but-strong name is popular for boys in The Netherlands. While Cass is usually a female name in the U.S., it feels just as right for boys.
Caster is a masculine name with occupational origins, historically referring to someone who cast metal or created objects in molds. The name has Germanic and English roots, derived from the word…
Scottish and Irish diminutive of Christopher
"bearer of Christ"
Kit and Topher are the Christopher nicknames du jour, thanks to actors Harington and Grace. But now that Chris is feeling less ubiquitous, this jaunty Scottish and Irish short form has a certain…
