Louis L’Amour Cowboy Character Names

Flint

English

"born near outcrop of flint"

Flint is one of the new macho names on the rise today, part old-school tough guy, part rebel. You won't find a tougher, steelier-sounding name; it's part of a genre on the rise along with cousins…

Galloway

Scottish

"stranger"

A rare but distinguished Scottish name. The original Galloway is a region in south-west Scotland, and the meaning ("stranger-Gaels") refers to its mixed population of Scandinavian and Gaelic-speaking…

Hardy

German

"bold, brave"

Hardy is a spirited and durable un-Germanic German surname that is starting to be used in this country. British fashion designer Hardy Amies (born Edwin) is its best known bearer, and Thomas Hardy…

Johannes

German, Dutch, Scandinavian, and Estonian variation of John

"God is gracious"

An Old World name that might have a chance to rise again with other ancient and worldly forms. Be sure to say yo-HAHN-es.

Jud

Diminutive of Judson, English

"son of Jordan"

More commonly spelled JUDD, this is a strong but sensitive short form that can easily stand on its own.

Kearney

Kearney is a masculine name of Irish origin derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Ceithearnaigh' or 'Ó Cearnaigh,' meaning 'warlike' or 'victorious.' Originally a surname associated with County Mayo in Ireland,…

Macon

French place-name

What with Mason scooting up the charts, this attractive place-name, with its thick Georgia accent, could make a more distinctive alternative. Macon has played major roles in two novels, Anne Tyler's…

Orrin

Variation of Odhrán, Irish

"little pale green one"

With a cool color meaning and a woodsy, earthy feel, this anglicized spelling of the Irish name Odhrán could rise in popularity thanks to Olympic rugby player, Orrin Bizer. The name did rank in the…

Talon

French word name

"large claw of a bird of prey"

Rough and rugged, Talon is often associated with birds of prey, though more generally, it refers to any large claw, whether that's physical, metaphorical, or fantastical. The name has appeared in the…

Tyrel

Tyrel is a masculine name with varied origins. It developed as a variant of Tyrell, which originated as an Anglo-Norman surname derived from the French place name Tirel. The surname has aristocratic…

Tannen

Tannen is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from Middle High German words like 'tanne' meaning 'fir tree.' It shares roots with the German surname Tannenbaum, which literally translates…