CassieCake's Boy names

Cailean

Irish

"pup, cub"

This is the original Gaelic spelling of the Anglicized Colin -- more authentic, yes, but could make your American child's life unnecessarily complicated.

Tannon

Tannon is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Tanner (an English occupational name meaning 'leather worker') or could be derived from Celtic elements or…

Garrick

Teutonic

"mighty warrior"

A rarely used last-name-first-name, never as popular as cousins Garrett or Derek.

Gerik

Polish variation of Edgar

With roots in both Polish and Low German, Gerik is a blank slate of a name that has never made the charts. It's a possibility as a fresh twist on Eric or Derek.

Juri

Juri is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Estonian and Finnish contexts, it's a form of George, ultimately derived from Greek "georgos" meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." In…

Curran

Irish surname from O Corrain

"descendant of Curran"

Curran is a common surname in Ireland, but unusual even there as a first. With its savory feel, calling to mind curry and currants, Curran can make for an attractive update on Colin or Connor.