With a noble air and a distinctive yet familiar sound, Gawain is drawn from Arthurian legend, in which he is one of King Arthur's loyal knights and his nephew. Also appearing as the hero of the 14th century poem, Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, his name is possibly borrowed from the Welsh Gwalchmai, meaning "May hawk".

This would be an intriguing choice for an illustrator's child, thanks to Norman Rockwell and Rockwell Kent. But most babies called Rockwell today are named after Porter Rockwell, a companion of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.

Cary Grant's debonair image has stood the test of time - he is still rated as one of the most handsome and admired men in Hollywood. There are not many other names that can combine good-looks, wit and such decency all in two little syllables.

A classic Irish "top-o'-the-mornin' surname with a lot of rhythm and pizzazz.

This musical choice fits right in with all the new hard-working Millers and Gardeners. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county of Fife.

Occult name for babies born under water signs -- Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio.

Shel is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. Most commonly, it's a shortened form of Sheldon, which has Old English roots meaning 'valley with steep sides.' It gained notable recognition through American writer and illustrator Shel Silverstein, whose work has been beloved by generations of children and adults. The name can also be a variation of Shelley or a nickname for names containing 'shel' sounds. Shel has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining a distinctive character. Its brevity makes it easy to pronounce and remember across languages and cultures. Though uncommon as a formal given name, its simplicity and cultural associations give it appeal for parents seeking something short, meaningful, and with artistic connections.