'Y' oh Why! (Boys Edition: A.B.C.)

Brynmor

Welsh

"great hill"

Derived from the Welsh place name Brynmawr, this adventurous sounding name, feels at once as rugged as its meaning but with a hint of gentleness, thanks to the unisex Bryn . While this name wouldn't…

Burney

English

"island of the brook"

Though they sound exactly alike, this spelling makes it much more elegant than Bernie.

Busby

English

"shrub farm"

A busby is the English name for the fur military headdress originally worn by the Hungarian hussars . As a first name, Busby is also the unique name of iconic movie choreographer Busby Berkeley.

Byatt

English

"by the enclosure"

For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.

Byram

English variation of Byron

Why not stick with the original.

Byrne

Byrne is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from Ó Broin, meaning "descendant of Bran." The name Bran translates to "raven" in Gaelic, giving Byrne associations with this…

Cagney

Irish

"tribute"

Cagney is one of the spunkiest Irish surnames around, and could make a lively and fresher successor to the tired Casey. James Cagney will be remembered not only for his iconic gangster films, but…

Calypso

Greek

"she who hides"

Rhythmic route to the nickname Cal. This musical moniker is another great example of a traditionally feminine name that could easily go masculine.