Ending in "nen"

Adnan in the Muslim religion was an ancestor of Muhammad. More recently, the name was introduced to many Westerners via Adnan Syed, the young man at the center of the sensational Serial podcast.

While this name came into being in the Victorian era as a nickname for a man with whiskers, the name was quickly embraced as a true name by the Victorians and is likely most familiar to you as the name of Oscar Wilde's fabulous character in The Importance of being Earnest . However, Algernon is not confined to the fictional world of satire; many real world namesakes exist including US footballer Algernon Crumpler (aka Alge Crumpler), British impressionist painter Algernon Talmage, and Canadian astrophysicist Joseph Algernon Pearce, who discovered many thinks about the Milky Way. Plus, who can go past the adorable nickname Algie?

Unusual and attractive entry to the growing Irish name canon.

Brannan is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Braonáin, meaning 'descendant of Braonán' (a personal name related to 'braon' meaning 'sorrow' or 'drop of rain'). This distinctive name carries a strong Celtic heritage while maintaining a contemporary sound that works well in modern contexts. Brannan may also be associated with Brannan Island in California, named after early American settler Samuel Brannan. As a first name, Brannan remains relatively uncommon, offering families a recognizable yet distinctive choice that avoids being overly popular. The name shares phonetic similarities with more common names like Brandon and Brennan, making it accessible while maintaining its unique identity. Brannan projects a strong, masculine image with its sharp consonants and has appeal for families seeking Irish heritage names that aren't overused.

Occasionally used as an alternative to Brandon or Brennan.

Brennan is a winning Irish surname name, more modern than Brian or Brendan, more unusual than Conor and Aidan. The only possible problem with Brennan: people might think you're saying Brendan.

Bronnen is an attractive name but is similar to so many others -- Brennan, Brannon, Bronwen -- it's sure to provoke a lot of "What was that again?"

Cannon sits amongst other weapon names like Colt, Pistol, Lance, and Remington. Definitely a name that offers bombast.

The fierce image of the Barbarian made a complete turnaround thanks to amiable talk show host O'Brien, making Conan one of the newly desirable Irish choices, a perfect alternative to Conor/Connor.