Dream List- Boy Edition

Carlin

Irish

"little champion"

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.

Cato

Latin

"all-knowing"

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…

Cyril

Greek

"lordly"

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…

Dayne

Dayne is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Dane, referring to someone of Danish heritage, or a variation of the Hebrew name Dan, meaning 'judge.'…

Eion

Eion is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Ian (the Scottish form of John), or related to the Greek name Eon, meaning 'being' or 'existence.' Some also…

Farley

English

"fern clearing"

Actor Farley Granger set it in motion, now could be a gentler alternative to Harley.

Fleet

English word name

"a group operated under unified control"

Fleet is one of the uncountable number of new word name possibilities, and a particularly cool choice at that. Connoting speed, Fleet beats Rush any day. Might be short for Fleetwood, but we prefer…

Fynn

Variation of Finn

"bright, fair"

Spelling variation more popular in Germany than the original, which is also well-used there.

Galen

Greek

"calm, healer"

Many will associate this name with Galen of Pergamon, the second-century physician considered to be the founding father of medicine. A more recent reference is Star Wars character Galen Erso. The…

Iver

Norwegian variant of Ivar

"yew wood, archer, warrior"

Iver is a popular name in its native Norway, but parents in the U.S. are starting to take note of this rugged yet gentle name. Stemming from the original Norse name Ívarr , it is part of a small…

Jorah

Hebrew

"early rain"

Jorah, a Biblical name with a lovely nature-related meaning, might make a fresher alternative to the overused Jordan. It's similar to the feminine Nora, Cora, and Laura, but depending on your…

Laine

Variation of Lane

"a small roadway or path"

Unisex Lane is a hit for boys in the last few decades, remaining around the 200s in popularity. Laine may lean a bit more feminine, but still has that unisex feel.

Laremy

Laremy is a masculine name with American origins, possibly a creative variant of Jeremy or Larry. The name has a contemporary feel with its distinctive spelling, making it stand out while maintaining…

Ludovic

English and Scottish variation of Ludwig

"famous warrior"

Euro-cool. Heard more in Scotland than in England or the US, Ludovic Lesly is a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel Quentin Durward and Sir Ludovic Kennedy was a noted Scottish broadcaster and…