Boy Names Are Hard!!

Fritzchen

Fritzchen is a masculine name of German origin, representing an affectionate diminutive form of Fritz, which itself is a familiar short form of Friedrich. The name Friedrich means "peaceful ruler,"…

Matthaus

Matthaus is a masculine name of German origin, being the German form of Matthew. Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God,' it carries strong biblical…

Theodoric

German

"people's ruler"

Theodoric feels prehistoric, though with short form Theo one of the hottest names around, this old German names for boys may soon feel new again.

Willifred

Willifred is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variation or combination of the classic names William and Wilfred. William, of Germanic origin, means 'resolute protector' or 'determined…

Acacius

Greek

"thorny; or, innocent, not evil"

Acacius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Akakios and can be interpreted to relate to the same root as the name Acacia, for the thorn bush, or Akakios which means "not evil." With the modern…

Horatio

English variation of Latin Horatius

"hour, time"

Like Horace, Horatio is a variation on the Latin Horatius, but its Shakespearean and optimistic Horatio Alger pedigree makes it an attractive up-and-comer, especially with its cool final o. A modern…

Hershel

Hebrew

"deer"

Gentle meaning and bona fide Hebrew history, but feels old-mannish, like Herman and Menashe.

Thane

Scottish

"clan chieftain"

This early Scottish title -- known to us via Shakespeare's Macbeth -- has recently surfaced as a baby name possibility, familiar sounding through its similarity to names like Zane and Wayne.

Seeley

English

"blessed, happy"

Seeley is a Medieval surname with a happy, fortunate meaning.

Joachim

Hebrew

"Established by God"

Joachim is an undiscovered biblical name with potential, although most modern parents would probably prefer the more lively Spanish version, Joaquin. Like many Old Testament names, it was primarily…