Everild's list "Bonnie Names for Boys" of 20 great name ideas: Alice - Lillie!

Bonnie Names for Boys

Nameberry has a Geezer Names for Girls list, but it seems to have been forgotten that, for every girl 'back in the day' named Howard and Wallace, there were as many boys named Rose and Ivy! - Just a few names taken from America's top 1000 from the 1880s and onwards.

Alice

Anna

Annie

Bessie

Callie

Carrie

Cora

Dora

Edna

Ella

Ellie

Florence

Grace

Julia

June is a masculine name derived from the month of June, which was itself named for the Roman goddess Juno, the protector of women and marriage. While predominantly used for girls since the early 20th century, June has historical usage as a male name, particularly as a nickname for Junior. As a masculine name, June has never been common in the United States but represents the tradition of month names used for boys (like August and March). The name carries associations with early summer, warmth, and new beginnings. For men, June offers a gentle, nature-connected alternative to more conventional masculine names. Its simplicity, single syllable, and familiar quality make it accessible despite being unconventional for males in contemporary usage.

June

Lillian

Lillie