Dream List- Boy Edition

I have an appreciation for unusual, trendy, cultural, nature, place, and word names. Some of these may seem too whimsical for real life, but I tend to have more attraction to unique names over traditional, overused names. Here is my Dream List of boy's names.
  1. Ace
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "one, unity"
    • Description:

      No longer tied to the hapless Ace Ventura, this jaunty, high-flying nickname name is starting to take flight among celebrity and other parents, with its countless positive references to doing well in tests and poker games, on the tennis court and golf course, and in the air.
  2. Alistair
    • Origin:

      English spelling of Alasdair, Scottish version of Alexander
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      With many British names invading the Yankee name pool, the sophisticated Alistair could and should be part of the next wave. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016. You have a triple choice with this name--the British spell it Alistair or Alastair, while the Scots prefer Alasdair--but they're all suave Gaelic versions of Alexander. Adopted by the lowland Scots by the seventeenth century, the name didn't become popular outside Scotland and Ireland until the twentieth century.
  3. Ari
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lion of God"
    • Description:

      Ari, the short form of Ariel (or any other Ari- beginning name, such as Aristotle) stands up better as a boys’ name than its progenitor does. It is also short for Aristotle, as in Onassis, and is a prominent character on TV's Entourage -- the uberagent Ari Gold.
  4. Auden
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "old friend"
    • Description:

      The poetic, soft-spoken Auden has recently started to be considered as a first name option, used for both sexes, appreciated for its pleasing sound as well as its link to the distinguished modern Anglo-American poet W.H. Auden.
  5. Aurelian
    • Avi
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "father"
      • Description:

        Avi, the short form of many Hebrew names, is often used on its own in Israel. It entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2015.
    • Aemon
      • Andreus
        • Atom
          • Boothe
            • Bravo
              • Origin:

                Italian word name
              • Description:

                One way to encourage some cheers for your little one, but not recommended.
            • Cairo
              • Origin:

                Egyptian place-name, Arabic
              • Meaning:

                "the conqueror, the victorious"
              • Description:

                Cairo is an exciting place name possibility with upbeat o ending and an on-trend first syllable. Debuting in the US Top 1000 in 2015, it has been climbing ever since, and, as of 2023, it is given to more than 1000 babies each year.
            • Cam
              • Origin:

                Diminutive of Cameron, Scottish
              • Meaning:

                "crooked nose"
              • Description:

                Cameron is still more popular as a boy's name than a girls and this simple, snappy short form works well for either sex.
            • Carlin
              • Origin:

                Irish
              • Meaning:

                "little champion"
              • Description:

                While the lin ending is more commonly found in girls' names, Carlin is an authentic Irish male choice and was used just about evenly for both sexes in the US last year.
            • Case
              • Origin:

                Word name
              • Description:

                A brisk and unconventional name that could be a style stand-in for confederates Casey, Chase, Cale, and Cade.
            • Casper
              • Origin:

                Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
              • Meaning:

                "bringer of treasure"
              • Description:

                This ancient name, also spelled Caspar, is finally shedding its ghostly image and moving into the 21st century. Popular in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, where it's sometimes shortened to Cas, Casper could ride the style coattails of cousin Jasper. Casper was one of the Three Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus along with Melchior and Balthasar.
            • Cato
              • Origin:

                Latin
              • Meaning:

                "all-knowing"
              • Description:

                Cato conjures up images of ancient Roman statesmen and southern antebellum retainers; it could have revival potential, with its 'O' ending and the current interest in the names of Greek and Roman antiquity.
            • Cooper
              • Origin:

                English occupational name
              • Meaning:

                "barrel maker"
              • Description:

                The genial yet upscale and preppy Cooper was one of the first occupational last names to catch on -- and Cooper remains a pleasing option.
            • Cyril
              • Origin:

                Greek
              • Meaning:

                "lordly"
              • Description:

                A British-accented Greek name with an intellectual image that has been off the U.S. charts since 1966, but was a Top 300 name at the turn of the last century. We have the feeling Cyril's ready for a comeback.
            • Cruze