| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Abel
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Breath
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Hebrew
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Abraham
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Father of nations
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Hebrew
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Albert
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Noble, bright, famous
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German
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Alfred
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Elf or magical counsel
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English
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Allan
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Precious
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German
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Alonzo
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A variant form of Alphonso.
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Spanish
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Alvin
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Elf or magical being, friend
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English
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Ambrose
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Immortal
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Greek
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Amos
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To carry; borne by God
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Hebrew
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Andre
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Manly
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French
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Angelo
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Messenger of God
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Italian
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Armando
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Soldier
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German
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Arnold
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Eagle ruler
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German
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Arthur
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Bear
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Celtic
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Barrett
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Quarrelsome
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English
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Boyd
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Yellow, blond
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Scottish
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Brett
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From Britanny or Britain
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Latin
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Bruce
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“The man from the brushwood,” ultimately from the Latin bruscia, brush wood.
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Ancient
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Calvin
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Hairless one
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English
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Cecil
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Blind; sixth
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Welsh
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Cedric
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Kindly, loved
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English
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Charles
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Free man
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German
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Chester
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Camp of soldiers
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Latin
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Clarence
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One who lives near the River Clare
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Latin
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Claude
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Lame
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Latin
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Cleveland
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Land of cliffs; hilly area
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English
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Clifford
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Cliff-side ford
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English
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Clinton
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Fenced settlement
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English
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Clyde
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“The keeper of the keys,” from the Greek Meidion, a key.
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Scottish
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Edgar
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Wealthy spear
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English
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Edmond
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Wealthy protector
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English
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Eldon
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Ella's hill
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English
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Elliott
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My God is Yahweh
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English
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Elmer
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Noble, famous
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English
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Emmett
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Universal
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English
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Eric
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Everlasting ruler
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Scandinavian
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Ernest
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Serious; battle to the death
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German
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Eugene
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Well-born, noble
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Greek
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Everett
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Brave boar
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English
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Ezekiel
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God will strengthen
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Hebrew
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Ezra
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Help
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Hebrew
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Felipe
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A Spanish form of Philip.
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Spanish
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Felix
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Happy and lucky
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Latin
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Floyd
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Gray-haired
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Welsh
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Harlan
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Army land
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English
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Harvey
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Battle ready
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English
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Heath
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Heath
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English
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Hector
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Steadfast
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Greek
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Henry
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Home ruler
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English
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Herbert
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Illustrious warrior
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German
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Herman
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Soldier
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German
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Homer
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Security, pledge; hostage
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Greek
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Horace
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“A maker of timepieces,” from the Latin hora, an hour.
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Latin
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Howard
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Noble watchman
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English
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Hubert
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Bright or shining intellect
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German
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Hugh
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Soul, mind, intellect
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German
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Ira
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Full-grown; watchful
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Hebrew
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Irving
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Green or fresh water
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Gaelic
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Isaac
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He will laugh
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Hebrew
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Ivan
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God is gracious
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Slavic
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Jack
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God is gracious
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English
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Jeffrey
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Peaceful territory
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German
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Karl
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Free man
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German
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Keith
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Woodland, forest
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Scottish
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Kenneth
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Handsome
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Scottish
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Kent
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Edge
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English
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Kirk
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Church
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Scandinavian
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Kurt
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A diminutive form of Konrad, the German equivalent of Conrad.
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German
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Lance
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Lancet
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French
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Lee
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Pasture or meadow
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English
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Leon
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Lion
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Greek
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Leonard
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Lion strength
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German
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Lester
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From Leicester
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English
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Lewis
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A variant form of Louis.
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German
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Lloyd
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Gray-haired; sacred
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Welsh
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Lonnie
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Noble
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German
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Louis
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Famous warrior
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French
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Luther
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Soldier of the people
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German
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Lyle
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The island
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French
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Malcolm
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Devotee of Saint Columba
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Scottish
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Marcus
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Dedicated to Mars
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Latin
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Marion
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Form of Mary
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Hebrew
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Marshall
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Caretaker of horses
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English
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Martin
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Of Mars
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Latin
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Maurice
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Dark-skinned, Moorish
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Latin
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Maxwell
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Mack's stream
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English
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Melvin
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“The counseling friend.” Based on the Anglo-Saxon mael (council) and wine (friend).
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Irish
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Mickey
|
Who resembles God?
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Hebrew
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Miles
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Soldier
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Latin
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Milton
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Mill town
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English
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Mitchell
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A variant spelling of Mitchel.
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English
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Morris
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A variant form of Maurice.
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Latin
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Moses
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Saviour
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Hebrew
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Murray
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Lord, master
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Gaelic
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Neil
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Champion
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Scottish
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Nelson
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“The son of Nell or Neal,” from Nell or Neal and son.
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English
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Noah
|
To rest
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Hebrew
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Norbert
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Northern brightness
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German
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Norman
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Northerner
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German
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Oliver
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Olive tree
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English
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Orville
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Gold town
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French
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Oscar
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Friend of deer
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Gaelic
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Otis
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Wealth; son of Otto
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German
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Patrick
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Nobleman
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Latin
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Perry
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“(The man who lives in the cottage near) the pear tree,” ultimately from the Latin pirum, a pear.
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Modern
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Phillip
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Horse lover
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Greek
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Preston
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Priest's town
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English
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Ralph
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Wolf counsel
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English
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Ramiro
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Renowned counselor
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Spanish
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Ramon
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A Spanish form of Raymond.
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Spanish
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Randall
|
Wolf shield
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German
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Raul
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Wolf counsel
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Spanish
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Raymond
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Protector
|
English
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Reginald
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Ruler's advisor
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Latin
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Robert
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Bright fame
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German
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Rodney
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Roda's island; island near the clearing
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German
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Roger
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Famous spearman
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German
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Roland
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Renowned land
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German
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Ronald
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Ruler's counselor
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Scandinavian
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Terrence
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A variant spelling of Terence.
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Latin
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Thaddeus
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Heart
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Aramaic
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Theodore
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God's gift
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Greek
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Timothy
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Honoring God
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Greek
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Trenton
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Trent's town
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English
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Tristan
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Sadness
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Welsh
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Troy
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Foot soldier
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Irish
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Ulysses
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"One who hates.” The Latin form of the Greek Odysseus, from the Greek odyssomai, I hate.
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Latin
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Vance
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Marshland
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English
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Vaughn
|
Little
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Welsh
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Vernon
|
Alder grove
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French
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Victor
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Champion
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Latin
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Vincent
|
Conquer
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Latin
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Virgil
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“A man of authority,” based on the Latin ver ger e (to bend), but ultimately on virgo, a staff of authority.
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Latin
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Wallace
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Welshman
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French
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All things vintage are back in style, with old school boy names roaring up the charts carrying wisdom and wonder of years past. We’ve wrangled up a full collection of these retro treasures and have a few standouts here for you to meet.
Old school boy names dot the top of today’s name charts. Noah and Oliver have rocketed to the tippy top, followed closely by William. Once labeled an “old man name,” William is solidly in style. With a classic air and an avalanche of nicknames like Liam, Will, and Billy, he’s also one of the most versatile names. Another popular choice is Henry, meaning “home-ruler.” His soft sound is friendly and approachable, while his nickname Hank is a real charmer. Other popular old school monikers include Theodore, Jack, and Ezra.
Some old school boy names that are lower on the chart are gaining popularity, too. George is one you likely recognize. Given to England‘s Prince George, this Greek gentleman means “farmer.” You might know Arthur, too, a Celtic cutie meaning “bear.” Most popular in the 1920s, this strong pick is rising once again. Another member of this group is Isaac. Meaning “he will laugh,” this spirited name is rich in positivity.
For a less common choice, check out unique old school boy names. These monikers have yet to catch on with parents as much as some of their vintage peers, but that doesn’t make them any less incredible. Darwin is a standout here. Meaning “dear friend,” he peaked in usage during the 1960s but is relatively rare today. Another unique choice is Bruce. This “man from the brushwood” was most common between the 1940s and 1960s. He’s a brawny boy name with rugged enthusiasm. See Stanley, Alfred, and Randall for more unique options.
Old school boy names are home to many amazing meanings. Raymond‘s “protector” resonates far and wide. An English name, he peaked in use during the 1920s and 1940s, but today he’s uncommon. Meanwhile, his Scottish friend Kenneth is quite the looker with his “handsome” meaning. Then there’s Simon, meaning “He has heard.” He’s a serious sweetheart with biblical connections. Check out Albert, Ralph, and Vincent for more old-fashioned boy names with amazing meanings.
Browse our full list of old school boy names for more top-notch mature monikers.
