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Truly
Word name
"in a truthful way"
The potential it had was squashed by the spiked seltzer brand.
Carlow
Irish place-name
"four-part lake"
Gives Carlo a place-name/surname spin.
Natalio
Natalio is a masculine name of Latin origin, representing the male form of Natalia, ultimately derived from the Latin phrase 'dies natalis' meaning 'birth day.' The name traditionally has strong…
Oakes
English
"near the oaks"
One part nature name, one part surname name. Oakes gives you the best of both worlds.
Perrin
Variation of Perry or Peter, English or Greek
"dweller near the pear tree or rock, stone"
Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It may rise higher now that it's a character name in the popular TV adaptation of Robert…
Carver
English
"wood carver"
Carver is an occupational name with an artistic bent, associated with wood carving predominantly, though it could also be linked to those who carve from stone, marble, ice, and pumpkins. More…
Reef
Word name
"ridge of rock or coral on sea floor"
Reef is an uncommon nature name with mainstream potential. Its laidback, beach-y vibe makes it a perfect choice for ocean lovers. Although Reef remains well outside of the US Top 1000, it has charted…
Anastasios
Greek
"resurrection"
A Greek name more familiar in English speaking countries in its feminine form, Anastasia, this masculine version bears further consideration. The traditional nickname is Sakis, as used by notable…
Malloy
More obscure Irish surname-name, also spelled Molloy, that's prime for use.
Calisto
Calisto is a masculine name derived from Greek mythology, where Callisto was a nymph who was transformed into the constellation Ursa Major. The masculine form shifts the mythological association…
Roone
Irish
"red-haired"
Roone is a lively, attractive and unusual redhead entry brought into the mix by the late TV sports and news executive Roone Arledge, who seemed to own it as a one-person name when he was alive. Roone…
Klay
Klay is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Clay. The traditional Clay derives from the English surname referring to someone who worked with clay or lived on clay-rich soil.…
Lake
Nature name
Evocative modern unisex choice brought into the spotlight by actress Lake Bell.
Peak
English word name
"pointed top of the mountain; highest point of achievement"
An ambitious geographical name, associated with mountains and success. In the UK, however, this is a slang term, meaning "bad, disappointing".
Ingra
Ingra is a masculine name that likely derives from Norse and Germanic traditions. It appears to be a variation of the name Inge or Ingar, which comes from the Norse god Ing (also called Yngvi or…
Fielder
English
"dweller in open country"
An uncommon surname name with that energetic -er ending. Might appeal especially to baseball fans.
Nickelby
Nickelby is an uncommon masculine name with literary origins, most notably associated with Charles Dickens' novel 'Nicholas Nickleby' published in 1838-1839. As a surname-turned-first-name, Nickelby…
Fennel
Vegetable and herb name
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…
Laney
Diminutive of Lane
Pushes it across the girls' line.
Reynard
German
"powerful advice"
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. Reynard "Reynie" Muldoon…
