vintageluvs's list "Francophile Naming Guide -- Basque Names for Boys and Girls" of 20 great name ideas: Aizkibel - Alain!

Francophile Naming Guide -- Basque Names for Boys and Girls

What makes Basque names so intriguing? I think it is the X-factor. The Basque people have been using the letter X proficiently, better than any culture has. 

Aizkibel

Aizkoa

Aizkorri

Aizo

Aizpea

Ajax is the name of two Greek heroes, both who fought in the Trojan war and feature in Homer's "Iliad". Distinctive yet familiar in sound, thanks to similar choices like Jack, Asa, and Ajay, Ajax is also the name of a foaming cleanser in the US, and if you find that reference too strong, you might try the shortened Jax instead. 
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In a recent year, 36 boys were called Ajax in the US.

Ajax

Akeloo

Akier

Akiles

Akiturrain

Akize

Akorda

Akox

Akteon

Akutain

Alaba

Alai

Fashion designer surname that could make a dynamic first. 

Alaïa

Alaikari

Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.

Alain