the ultimate boys name list
- Everard
Origin:
English spelling variation of EberhardMeaning:
"hardy"Description:
An older form of Everett that stays closer to its Germanic roots. Distinguished Everard is the name of several historical figures and literary characters, including a minor hobbit in The Lord of the Rings. Yet, even now that Ever- names are the height of style, Everard hasn't been seen on the charts for decades.
- Markus
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, and Finnish form of MarkDescription:
The K may be trendy, but this spelling variation is much less popular than Marcus.
- Fennel
Origin:
Vegetable and herb nameDescription:
In the garden of herb names, Rosemary and Basil are perennials and Sage is a new upshoot, but Fennel is a real rarity. The aniseed-tasting plant, used to add flavor to dishes around the world, gets its name from the Latin word feniculum, meaning "little hay".
- Espen
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"god bear"Description:
Strong and unusual Scandinavian name, but with two possible pitfalls: people might mis-hear it as Aspen, or associate it with sports network ESPN. Variants include Esper and Esben.
- Reynard
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"powerful advice"Description:
Associated with Reynard the cunning fox in medieval European animal tales. Reynard can make an unusual yet historic choice for a modern boy, a modern day Richard or Robert.
- Gardener
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"keeper of the garden"Description:
Gardener is surely one of the most pleasant and evocative of the occupational options, calling up images of green grass and budding blooms. The name can also be spelled without the first 'e', as in Gardner (born George Cadogan Gardner) McCay, a hunky TV heartthrob of the 1950s and 60s. Gardner is a much more common surname spelling, associated with screen legend Ava, mystery writer Erle Stanley and art collector and patron Isabella Stewart, founder of Boston's Gardner Museum.
- Reef
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"ridge of rock or coral on sea floor"Description:
Reef is an uncommon nature name with mainstream potential. Its laidback, beach-y vibe makes it a perfect choice for ocean lovers.
- Santos
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"saint, holy"Description:
The Spanish and Portuguese variation of the all-saints name. Santos is a name that has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year except for two: 1913 and 1915.
- Amadeo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"lover of God"Description:
Amadeo and Amedeo are both valid Italian forms of the Roman Amadeus, most famous as the middle name of the composer Mozart as well as the title of a movie about him. Mozart's name was actually the Greek Theophilus, but he transformed it to the Latin version. Amadeo is also used in Spain, where it was the name of a 19th century king who was born in Italy.
- Brogan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"small shoe"Description:
Brogan is a cheerful Irish surname that would fit right in with the Logans and Br-starting names now trendy for boys. It's been on the pop list for the past three years, though it's sliding again. Its history includes Saint Brogan (Broccan in Gaelic), who was Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe.
- Anchor
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation"Description:
Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability, currently given to a small handful of boys in the US each year.
- Simba
Origin:
Swahili or ShonaMeaning:
"lion; strength"Description:
Traditional African name made cartoonish by the Disney character in The Lion King. In Shona it means "strength".
- Dune
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"sand hill"Description:
Dune is a name of several layers. It's a modern nature name, like Ocean, Bay and Reef, although rarer, conjuring up images of breezy sand dunes on summer beach days.
- Harbor
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
If you like names that are not really names -- some say, the wave of the future -- Harbor has an attractive sound as well as an appealing meaning and image.
- Bard
Origin:
Irish variation of Baird, ScottishMeaning:
"minstrel, poet"Description:
Great Irish middle name choice for Shakespeare lovers.
- Forester
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dweller near the woods"Description:
Woodsy names are fashionable for boys, as are surnames and occupational names, so Forester scores on all three. It can also be spelled Forrester.
- Arland
Description:
Arland is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning "eagle" (arn) and "land" or "territory." It can be interpreted as "eagle's land" or "land of the eagle." The name has connections to Old Norse heritage and appears occasionally in Scandinavian countries and Scotland. Arland has never been widely popular but maintained a steady, if modest, presence throughout the 20th century in the United States. It carries a strong, nature-inspired quality with overtones of freedom and wilderness. The name has a dignified sound that balances traditional roots with an uncommon quality, making it distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or spell.
- Everly
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wild boar in woodland clearing"Description:
Evokes 1960s brotherly close harmony. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis named his son Everly Bear, and it is also an explosively popular choice for girls. We predict that all the "Ever" names will be one of the defining trends of the 2010s-20s.
- Braham
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"flood plain"Description:
Rarely heard name that could sub for Graham.
- Drury
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"dear one, sweetheart"Description:
Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."