gents

  1. Alain
    • Origin:

      French, variation of Alan
    • Description:

      Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.
  2. AMETS
    • Ander
      • Origin:

        Basque form of Andrew and Andreas, Greek, "strong and manly"
      • Meaning:

        "strong and manly"
      • Description:

        This Basque form of the sturdy classic brings a fresh, cool edge to Andrew. It fits in with other -er ending names while also giving the name an international feel.
    • Andres
      • Origin:

        Spanish form of Andrew
      • Meaning:

        "strong and manly"
      • Description:

        The Spanish form of Andrew is popular enough in the US to rank near the Top 200. As Andrew, Andy, and Drew feel less fresh, Andres is still up-and-coming, with a global feel that could travel well anywhere. Andres has been used in the US dating all the way back to when name data began to be kept, and has never fallen out of the Top 1000. Despite this, it has only been since the 90s that Andres has cracked the Top 200. Andre is a similar-sounding alternative that has French and Portuguese roots.
    • Anthony
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "from Antium"
      • Description:

        Substantial, strong, and enduring, Anthony has remained a perennially popular name over the last century. With just a hint of playfulness and just a touch of clunky-coolness, Anthony is a versatile choice that seems comfortable anywhere.
    • Anton
      • Origin:

        German, Russian, and Scandinavian variation of Anthony
      • Description:

        Cultured and cultivated in an old-style, Old World way. Sometimes associated with the classic writer Anton Chekhov. Al Pacino has a son with this name.
    • ANTTON
      • Christian
        • Origin:

          Greek or English from Latin
        • Meaning:

          "anointed one or follower of Christ"
        • Description:

          The name Christian has fallen a bit from its 90's and 00's heights, but it's still quite popular. Once considered overly pious, Christian is now seen as making a bold statement of faith by some, while also having secular appeal for others. Christian's enduring popularity may be influenced by such celebrities as Christian Slater and Christian Bale, not to mention the fashion world's Dior, Lacroix, Louboutin and Audigier.
      • Christopher
        • Origin:

          Greek and Latin
        • Meaning:

          "bearer of Christ"
        • Description:

          Christopher derived from the Greek Christophoros, which is composed of the elements Christos, referring to Christ, and phero, meaning "to bear."
      • DANEL
        • Duncan
          • Origin:

            Scottish
          • Meaning:

            "dark warrior"
          • Description:

            Duncan is jaunty, confident, and open, a Scottish royal name that's brimming with friendly charm and makes it into our golden circle of names that are neither too popular nor too strange. Popularity aside, Duncan is one of the most classic Scottish names for boys.
        • Dylan
          • Origin:

            Welsh
          • Meaning:

            "son of the sea"
          • Description:

            Dylan still feels poetic and romantic after years of popularity. It still ranks highly on the charts, among the top boy names starting with D, so if you choose it, be aware that yours may not be the only Dylan in his class.
        • Edgar
          • Origin:

            English
          • Meaning:

            "wealthy spearman"
          • Description:

            Edgar is an Old English name historically associated with the tenth century English king known as Edgar the Peaceful. There was also a King Edgar of Scotland.
        • EDORTA
          • Elias
            • Origin:

              Greek variation of Elijah, Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "Yahweh is God"
            • Description:

              Strong, charismatic, and sleek, Elias has followed in the footsteps of Elijah and Eli to become a popular choice among parents today.
          • Eric
            • Origin:

              Old Norse
            • Meaning:

              "eternal ruler"
            • Description:

              Eric is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, from the components ei, meaning "ever," and ríkr, "rule." It was adopted by English speakers in the mid-nineteenth century, who were already familiar with the exploits of the tenth century Viking navigator and discoverer of Greenland, Eric the Red. Erik is an alternate spelling and the preferred form of the name across much of Europe.
          • Erik
            • Origin:

              Spelling variation of Eric, Old Norse
            • Meaning:

              "eternal ruler"
            • Description:

              While substituting a C for a K is a modern trend, Erik is in fact the traditional spelling of the name, derived from the Old Norse Eiríkr and introduced to the English speaking world in the Anglo-Saxon period. Now, Erik is popular in Scandinavia and throughout much of Central and Eastern Europe, where it ranks in the Top 100 in Germany, Slovenia, Hungary, and more.
          • Ernesto
            • Origin:

              Spanish and Italian variation of Ernest
            • Description:

              A Latin classic, widely used here and abroad, though in the U.S. it has fallen on the charts in recent years.
          • Ethan
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "strong, firm"
            • Description:

              Ethan is a name that succeeds in being at once classic and fashionable, serious and cheery, strong and sensitive. Given a big boost via the name of the Tom Cruise character in the Mission Impossible film series, Ethan has fallen from its peak at Number 2 in 2009 and 2010, but is still popular in the US along with several other countries.
          • Ewan
            • Origin:

              Scottish form of Gaelic Eoghan
            • Meaning:

              "born of the yew tree"
            • Description:

              This appealing name has a good chance of catching on due to the popularity of Ewan McGregor, and the trend towards Gaelic names in general. Pronunciation is YOO-un.