Animal Names for Boys

Another of the many -aiden names. Several spellings have charted in the US Top 1000 in recent years, but now most of the -aidens are fading. Braiden is no exception, dropping down the charts each year since its peak at Number 468 in 2010.

A pared-down version of the Anglo-Saxon names Æthelgar and Ælfgar. It's very rarely used, but might appeal for the connection to English classical composer Edward Elgar, or just for its distinctive vintage sound, as an alternative to Edgar.

Alternative spelling of Charlie that's popular for baby boys in Belgium.

All the Fitz names are hard to carry, but this one has a wonderful meaning and might be a good middle name choice to honor a brilliant lineage.

Name with an Asian feel, thanks to a Japanese city and Imari porcelain.

Upper-crusty hotelish surname.

A fresher, less preppy alternative to Thatcher — one without Prime Minister associations.

A Welsh take on the trend for royalty names, which a few parents in Wales have started to use in recent years.

Names ending in I are peak cool. So cool, in fact, some parents are doubling up.

A new nature name possibility, very similar to Brecken and co.

Tightly bound to flamboyant newsman Geraldo Rivera--who was born Gerald..

Grosvenor was derived from the French title "Le Grand Veneur," meaning "the Master Huntsman." In particular, it refers to Hugh d'Avranches, also known as Hugh Lupus, an Earl of Chester who reigned during the time of William the Conquerer. Hugh was given the official title Hugh Le Grand Veneur, but the townspeople called his Le Gros Veneur, "the fat huntsman," due to his large size.