gabhart's baby name dna

Frasier

Variation of Fraser, Scottish

"strawberry"

Although Fraser is the more common (and original) form of this surname, Frasier is perhaps more familiar in the US thanks to the eponymous sitcom. Kelsey Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane…

Herman

German

"soldier, warrior"

It's hard to believe now that Herman was once, at the turn of the last century, a Top 50 name, remaining in the Top 100 until 1935, and even harder to imagine it making a comeback. But then again,…

Barnett

English

"place cleared by burning"

Has some creative credibility via abstract painter Barnett Newman, but we'd prefer his nickname, Barney.

Walton

English

"fortified town"

Slightly more modern than Walter, but only just.

Wilmer

German

"determined fame"

The visibility of actor Wilmer (That 70s Show) Valderrama has highlighted this name, but it's not likely to spread because of its similarity to the feminine (and dated) Wilma.

Bosco

Italian and French

"wood, forest"

Saint John Bosco is well-known to Catholic School children, but Bosco is perhaps better known as a chocolate syrup.

Laughlin

Irish

"dweller at the fjord-land"

First used for Norse invaders, this name, along with the similar Lachlan, is an attractive, worldly, and unusual choice — despite connections to the Nevada gambling resort.

Thornton

English

"place in the thorns"

Despite Thornton Wilder, playwright of the perennial Our Town, only a handful of baby boys receive this name each year..

Salinger

French, Saint Léger

Fervent fans of The Catcher in the Rye might want to consider this as a literary tribute. More mainstream alternative: Holden.

Elroy

English variation of Leroy

Once a staple of the 1920s, like Leroy and Elwood, Elroy is languishing in style limbo now. One feature that might make it worth a second glance is its royal meaning, for those looking for a vintage…

Russet

English, French

"reddish brown"

Russet has a lot of potential. It's a rustic word name, associated with homespun cloth, apples, and an earthy shade of reddish-brown. At the same time, it's similar enough to the likes of Russell,…

Brigham

English

"little village near the bridge"

A distinguished sounding place and surname borne by religious leader Brigham Young, second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Fielder

English

"dweller in open country"

An uncommon surname name with that energetic -er ending. Might appeal especially to baseball fans.

Redford

English

"red ford"

An unusual surname-style choice with a strong meaning and potential for nicknames Ford and Red. Associated with the actor Robert Redford, it was also used for a one of the main characters in the 2019…

Evergreen

English

"always green"

Boyd

Scottish

"blond"

Has a bit of a hayseed image, and that oy sound is tough to work with.

Moe

English, diminutive of Moses

"delivered"

If Gus and Max have made it, why not Moe? Can it be the lingering Three Stooges effect? We think that Moe, like Joe, is one of the friendliest and most open of regular guy nickname names and should…

Brewster

English occupational name

"female brewer"

With its slightly cocky feel, this well-used surname is not often heard as a first.