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My favorite boys' names.
- Boden
Origin:
English or German surname, variation of Beauden, FrenchMeaning:
"hill shaped like a bow; floor; beautiful"Description:
Boden is most often inspired by the clothing catalog of the same name, and it feels like an appropriate first name for boys because of its stylish two-syllable -n ending rhythm, a la Logan, Mason, Owen, and other trendy choices. While Boden or Bowden is a fairly common English surname, in German it is the everyday name for "floor".
- Emilio
Origin:
Spanish and Italian variation of EmilMeaning:
"rival"Description:
Dashing and suave, with a hint of poetry and gentleness, Emilio is an appealing and international choice. A solid favorite in Italy, it is also on the rise in the US, France, Austria, and the UK.
- Finn
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"fair or white"Description:
Finn is a name with enormous energy and charm, that of the greatest hero of Irish mythology, Finn MacCool (aka Fionn mac Cuumhaill), an intrepid warrior with mystical supernatural powers, noted as well for his wisdom and generosity.
- Leo
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"lion"Description:
Leo is a strong-yet-friendly name that was common among the Romans, used for fourteen popes, and is now at its highest point ever in the US thanks in part to Leonardo "Leo" DiCaprio.
- Louis
Origin:
German and FrenchMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
Kate and William shocked the world when they announced that they'd named their third child Louis -- Prince Louis Arthur Charles, to be more precise. But we've been predicting a comeback for this classic name for a long time.
- Makai
Origin:
Modern variation of Michael, HebrewMeaning:
"Who is like God"Description:
Michael was the Number 1 boys' name for 50 years, so today parents are choosing or inventing modern variations to take its place.
- Matteo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
This attractively energetic Italian version of the classic Matthew is primed to move further and further into mainstream American nomenclature. Mateo is technically the Spanish version, but many parents in the US use the two spellings interchangeably.
- Olin
Origin:
Swedish, Norwegian, EnglishMeaning:
"ancestor, to inherit, legacy; from the low-lying land"Description:
Distinctive yet familiar, Olin is both a Scandinavian name and an English surname. Currently a rare choice, yet reminiscent of popular options, like Oliver, Orion, and Colin.
- Raffaele
Origin:
Italian variation of Raphael, HebrewMeaning:
"God has healed"Description:
A top choice in Italy.
- Simon
Origin:
Hebrew, GreekMeaning:
"he has heard; flat-nosed"Description:
Simon is pure and simple (not in the nursery rhyme sense), and an appealingly genuine Old and New Testament name that's not overused. These factors make Simon a stylish yet classic choice.
- Tannen
Description:
Tannen is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from Middle High German words like 'tanne' meaning 'fir tree.' It shares roots with the German surname Tannenbaum, which literally translates to 'fir tree.' As a first name, Tannen is relatively uncommon, lending it a distinctive quality for parents seeking unique options. The name carries associations with strength, stability, and connection to nature, evoking images of tall, evergreen trees that remain steadfast through changing seasons. In popular culture, the name might be recognized from the Back to the Future film series, which featured the antagonistic Tannen family across multiple generations.
- Tavis
Description:
Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.