Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's middle name could make an interesting pick for music-loving parents--if only in middle place. Amadeus is the title of a Peter Shaffer play which became an award-winning film in 1984.

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 historical records of nobility throughout medieval Europe. The name shares etymological roots with the more common Aimar, Aymer, and Aimery. Historically, it was borne by several nobles, including Aymer de Valence, Earl of Pembroke in the 13th-14th centuries. Though rare in contemporary use, Aymer offers an intriguing alternative to popular names like Aiden or Archer, combining historical authenticity with an accessible sound. The name conveys medieval chivalric associations while remaining pronounceable for modern speakers. Its obscurity appeals to parents seeking an uncommon name with genuine historical roots rather than a modern invention.

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 Scottish surname Baird's most notable bearer was John Logie Baird, the Scottish engineer and inventor of the televisor, the world's first practical television system in 1926, and also the world's first fully electronic color TV tube two years later. Some might also remember puppeteers Bil and Cora Baird.

Last-name-first-name with a romantic but dangerous edge.