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Medieval Occupations and Titles
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Boatman
Bodger
Bombarde
Bottelier
Boothaler
Boothman
Bowman
English surname
"archer"
Bowman has a lot of winning ingredients: an occupational surname, a cool "Bo" sound, and an archery-related meaning. Given to around 40 boys in the US in a recent year, it could work as a rarer, but…
Bowyer
Brazier
Occupational name
"worker with brass"
Would be an obscure but winning entry in this category, except for its similarity to the word brassiere, which would certainly arouse unwanted attention in grade school.
Broderer
Burgess
Butcher
English occupational name
One occupational name unlikely to find a single taker.
Butler
English occupational name
"chief manservant"
An English occupational name and surname that brings to mind old, stately homes, black suits, and white gloves, Butler peaked back in 1919 when 30 boys were given the name. It hasn't appeared in the…
Campaner
Canaller
Canvasser
Captain
English word name
"person in charge"
A commanding word name that feels occupational like Miller, Palmer, and Shepherd, while also fitting in with ambitious choices like Legend, King, Major, Maverick, and Saint. Referring to someone who…
Cardinal
Carpenter
Cartwright