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  1. Gervaise

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "skilled with a spear"

    • Description:

      Unusual saint's name rarely heard outside Roman Catholic rectories until it made an appearance on a reality-TV show; has an attractive French feel. Gervase is a common spelling variation.
  2. Bechet

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Description:

      Woody Allen used this name for his daughter to honor jazz hero Sidney Bechet -- and it could work for a boy as well.
  3. Goldwyn

    • Description:

      Goldwyn is a distinguished masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, combining elements meaning 'gold' and 'friend.' The name gained recognition primarily through Samuel Goldwyn, the famous Polish-American film producer who co-founded Goldwyn Pictures and contributed to the formation of MGM Studios. As a first name, Goldwyn remains quite rare, giving it an air of exclusivity and sophistication. It suggests qualities of value, friendship, and creative achievement. The name carries a certain Hollywood glamour while maintaining a classic, dignified sound. For parents seeking a name with both historical roots and a touch of artistic prestige, Goldwyn represents an uncommon yet meaningful choice.
  4. Lucretius

    • Origin:

      Latin clan name

    • Meaning:

      "wealth"

    • Description:

      Lucretius is the name of the Roman philosopher who invented Epicureanism. But even in these days of old Roman name revival, Lucretius sounds a bit long-white-beardish, though it can be enlivened with the nickname Luc.
  5. Amis

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      The surname of father-son British writers Kingsley and Martin could work very well as a first, though its Amy connection makes it sound a tad feminine.
  6. Gust

    • Origin:

      Dutch diminutive of Augustus, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "great; magnificent"

    • Description:

      The Dutch answer to Gus. Pronounce it like the English word and you have a name that means air.
  7. Galway

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Associated with the poet and novelist Galway Kinnell, this name of an Irish city, county, and bay would make an evocative choice. For further literary cred, writers Liam O'Flaherty and Frank Harris both hail from Galway.
  8. Cailean

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "pup, cub"

    • Description:

      This is the original Gaelic spelling of the Anglicized Colin -- more authentic, yes, but could make your American child's life unnecessarily complicated.
  9. Sender

    • Origin:

      Yiddish

    • Meaning:

      "defender of men"

    • Description:

      Also an English surname, Sender derives from Alexander and has an attractive modern sound. Though given to only a handful of baby boys per year, it nevertheless is in step with the brotherhood of er-ending choices fashionable today.
  10. Thayne

    • Description:

      Thayne is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from an English surname meaning 'thane's land' (referring to a medieval Scottish or Anglo-Saxon nobleman), or it could be related to the Welsh name meaning 'follower.' Some sources suggest it may have Norse roots. Thayne remains uncommon in most English-speaking countries, giving it a unique appeal for parents seeking distinctive names. The name has a strong, masculine sound with its single syllable and 'th' beginning, which conveys a sense of strength and reliability. In the United States, Thayne saw modest usage beginning in the mid-20th century but has never entered mainstream popularity, maintaining its status as a rare and distinctive choice.
  11. Qadir

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "capable, powerful"

    • Description:

      Qadir is a classic Muslim name that represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah. Since the initial Q is pronounced as K, this handsome name is sometimes Anglicized as Kadir.
  12. Gerhard

    • Origin:

      German variation of Gerard

    • Description:

      In its native Germany, Gerhard was very popular a hundred years ago and is now rather old-fashioned. It isn't much used by English speakers either, but has a certain clunky charm about it.
  13. Parry

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "son of Harry"

    • Description:

      Parry is quite common in Wales, often as a surname, but would inevitably be misunderstood as Perry or even Harry.
  14. Gardiner

    • Description:

      Gardiner is a masculine name of Old French and English origin functioning primarily as a surname before its occasional use as a first name. Derived from the occupational term for one who tends or works in gardens, it literally means "gardener" or "keeper of the garden." As a first name, Gardiner carries aristocratic and professional connotations, with historical associations to prominent families particularly in Britain and New England. While uncommon as a first name, it appeals to parents drawn to occupational surnames and traditional English naming patterns. Gardiner suggests qualities of nurturing, cultivation, and patience, with subtle connections to nature and growth. The name has a distinguished, classic quality that evokes landed gentry and refined tastes.

  15. Squire

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "esquire"

    • Description:

      Conjures up a tweedy English country gentleman with a large paunch.
  16. Paterson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Peter"

    • Description:

      Paterson is a surname-name to continue a line of Peters and also the name of a city in New Jersey, hometown of poets William Carlos Williams and Allen Ginsberg.
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