AlexanderHamm's list of names

Vivaldi

Italian surname

"life"

Vivaldi is closely linked with the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi, best known for the Four Seasons . His surname is derived from vita , the Latin word for "life."

Mozart

German musical name

A daring middle name possibility for classical concertgoers. Alternatives are Wolfgang and Amadeus.

Brahms

German surname from Abraham, Hebrew

"father of multitudes"

A melodic choice for lullaby-lovers. Brahms might also make a trendy s-ending nickname for Abraham.

Pyotr

Russian variation of Peter

For Americans, may prove too much of a twist on Peter.

Ed

Diminutive of Edward et al

"wealthy"

The most minimalist of names, Ed is decidedly out -- though that usually means it's due to swing back in. More stylish these days: Ned or even Ted.

Lin

Chinese, Burmese, Russian, Bulgarian, Spanish, French

"forest; jade; bright, clear; flax"

Succinct and simple on the surface, Lin is a surprisingly complex name with a variety of different roots. As a Chinese name, it is a unisex option, connected to the color green. Pronounced as LEEN,…

Miranda