1450+ English Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

One of the more unusual word names used by Plymouth pilgrims for their children. Fear Brewster is an example of the usage of this name. Definitely one of the historic pilgrim names best left in the past.

For 007 fans, a great middle name choice -- or even a first.

With the growing popularity for girls of such names as Aubrey and Audrey, Auberon feels like a fresh and viable option.

See ST.

More user-friendly than the original.

This Victorian pen name is the childish version of the novelist's real name, Louisa, but it has managed to gain a sophisticated image. Ouisa is a similar childhood nickname name.

If you're looking for a Nicholas substitute or namesake, Nicholson would make a more distinctive path to the likable nickname Nick, fitting in with other newer patronymics like Anderson and Harrison. Unusual but not outlandish, it is associated with writer Nicholson Baker, library advocate and author of Vox. And as a surname, of course, with Jack.

Severe surname choice.

Brusque and charmless, two things you don't want your son to be.

This old short form might be seen as a little dubious by some, though it could make for a fun pet name or an update on Roger.

Marge used to be as common as Maggie or Megan, ranking on its own in the girls' Top 1000 from 1900 until right after World War II, when so many Old School names fell off the list in favor of a new generation cuter, perkier choices.

If you find West not substantial enough, this would make a more solid path to it.

Yule is one Christmas baby name that doesn't sound very festive. We prefer Winter or even Christmas itself.

Pell makes an unusual middle name choice. And if grandpa Seymour was a fur trader, you might do better to honor him by naming the baby Pell.

Classy-sounding surname name usually bypassed in favor of the simpler Landon.

We can hear the kids teasing him from here.

Solid Philip middle name alternative.

Pembroke's brother.

The cake company pretty much knocked this otherwise-pretty compilation name out of consideration for most parents.

Wharton is a rather stiff banker name that becomes creative as a middle name choice for lovers of the novels of writer Edith.