Unusual Male Names From My Genealogy A-E

Aed

Aed is an ancient Irish masculine name pronounced roughly like 'aid' or 'ayd.' It derives from the Old Irish word meaning 'fire' and was borne by numerous kings and figures in Irish mythology. Most…

Aimon

Aimon is a masculine name with medieval European origins, likely a variant of Aymon or Haimon, which derive from Germanic elements meaning 'home' and 'protection' or 'strength.' Historically, it…

Aldred

Aldred is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English elements 'eald' meaning 'old' and 'ræd' meaning 'counsel' or 'wisdom.' Historically significant during the medieval…

Aymer

Aymer is a masculine name with medieval Norman origins, derived from the Germanic elements 'haim' (home) and 'heri' (army). It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and appears in…

Baird

Scottish occupational name

"minstrel, poet"

Meaning bard, this is an original choice with poetic and melodic undertones. Bard itself has also come into consideration, both names bringing to mind Shakespeare and other literary lights. The…

Baldwin

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.