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English
"from the island in the river"
Possible middle name for devotees of detective Sherlock...or the actress Katie.
"son of the unspoiled forests"
Has that blunt masculine feel -- à la Cole and Kyle -- that many modern parents are drawn to.
Holton is a masculine name of English origin derived from Old English elements meaning 'hollow settlement' or 'settlement in a hollow.' It belongs to the category of surname-turned-first-names that…
English occupational name
"hoop-maker"
Lively, friendly surname that might appeal to basketball fans.
English or Dutch
"leaper, dancer; hop grower"
Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honor their friend Dennis Hopper; others might associate it with the painter Edward. Couldn't be more spirited.
German, English
"high guardian; brave heart"
Howard, once hugely popular in the Top 50 from the 1870s to early 1950s, hitting Number 24 in 1920 -- has been stuck in Dad-Grandad limbo for decades, but is showing some signs of stirring back to…
German
"hill"
The minimalist Howard.
English variation of Hywel, an eminent Welsh king
A familiar and usable last name turned first. Or you could look at it as a homophone of the verb howl, which gives it a wilder feel.
"long stick"
Distinctive though somewhat abrupt, most prominently borne by country singer Hoyt Axton.
"brave heart"
Memorable thanks to the Robert Redford character, Hubbell Gardiner, who captivated the young Barbra Streisand in the classic movie, "The Way We Were", Hubbell is an English surname, likely derived…
Hubble is an uncommon masculine name derived from an Old English surname, which originally referred to someone who lived near a small hill or mound (from 'hob' or 'hub'). The name gained significant…
English, Scottish, Irish surname
"mind, intellect; son of Aodh"
Part of the next generation of preppy H-beginning surnames. Once Harrison, Hudson, and Holden are no longer fresh, expect to hear more little boys being called Hughes, Hutch, and Henderson on the…
"bright grace"
Scottish variation of Holmes
Distinguished actor Hume Cronyn (who shared his father's name) put this unusual choice in the lexicon.
Humfrey is a masculine name representing an older English spelling of the more familiar Humphrey. With Germanic origins, the name combines elements meaning 'peaceful warrior' or 'support peace.' This…
"peaceful warrior"
Humphrey is an old name that might have faded completely were it not for that Bogie flair. A royal name in Britain, where it's used somewhat more frequently, Humphrey might just have some life beyond…
Word name
Blunt. Stick to Hunter.
"meadow of the hunter"
Huntley was best known as Brinkley's fellow news anchor back in the 60s and 70s, while in the UK, it might still be linked to a high profile murder case. Nevertheless, this surname style choice feels…
Huntly is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Historically, it refers to the hunting grounds ('hunt' + 'lea' meaning meadow) of Scottish…
Huston is a masculine name with English origins, primarily derived from an English surname meaning 'Hugh's town' or 'Hugh's settlement.' Sometimes considered a variation of Houston, Huston has…
