Family Tree Names - Male

Ninian

Scottish and Irish, meaning unknown

Ancient Irish saint's name that's unlikely, because of its similarity to "ninny," to join cousin Finian in popularity.

Joris

Dutch variation of George

"farmer"

A fresh Dutch take on George, although you’re likely to get pronunciation errors upon first meetings.

Verne

Latin

"springlike"

Verne is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'vernus,' meaning 'spring-like' or 'flourishing.' This name gained recognition largely through the famous French author Jules…

Riah

Short form of Zachariah, Hebrew

"The Lord has remembered"

If you think there are too many Zachs around, you can use this historic nickname for Zachariah instead, though it does have a somewhat feminine feel.

Eliphalet

Hebrew

"God has judged"

A bit too elephantine for a modern child.