UK Boy Names
- Crusoe
Origin:
Literary surnameDescription:
Crusoe, as in castaway hero Robinson, is a literary invention by author Daniel Defoe. The character says his name is an Anglicization of the German Kreutznaer, which may be a place name or mean a crossing of the river Nahe. Short form Cru was given to nearly 50 boys in a recent year.
- Langley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"long meadow"Description:
Better for an Air Force base than a baby.
- Hammond
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"mountain home"Description:
A cross-cultural possibility, but a bit heavy and somber.
- Darnell
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the hidden spot"Description:
Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.
- Jarrett
Origin:
English variation of GarrettDescription:
Got some notice as a Jared alternative, has musical association with pianist Keith Jarrett.
- Potter
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"maker of drinking and storage vessels"Description:
Could join such up-and-comers as Miller and Gardener.
- Braydon
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wide valley"Description:
Like its cousin Braden, Braydon has been falling in popularity in recent years, perhaps signaling a weakening of the 'aden'-name epidemic. There are thousands of young Bradens and Braydons out there, including the son of Melissa Joan Hart.
- Wilton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"place by a stream"Description:
As passé as Hilton and Milton.
- Longfellow
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"tall one"Description:
Longfellow is the first name of the eponymous hero of the classic 1936 film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, later remade with Adam Sandler. But it's hard to imagine a modern parent using it except as a middle name to honor the poet.
- Bevan
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"son of Evan"Description:
This Welsh surname might be an interesting alternative to the popular Evan, though that Bev beginning conjures up a fifty-five-year-old woman named Beverly.
- Caddock
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"battle"Description:
Anglicized form of Cadoc, a Welsh saint's name.
- Acker
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"meadow of oak trees"Description:
Acker is a surname name that has not seen much use to date, but given it's lush nature meaning (and the fact that it also means "friend" in Somerset slang) this could be a cute choice for parents looking for something fresh. An added bonus its link to English "Master of the Clarinet" Acker Bilk. The Dutch version, Akker, is also an option.
- Burl
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"knotty wood; butler"Description:
This name has a nicely fragrant woodsy feel, bringing it into the nature-tree name category. Its only well-known bearer, folk singer and Oscar-winning actor Burl Ives, had the full birth certificate name of Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives — nothing compared to his two siblings named Argola and Lillburn.
- Cuthbert
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"famous, brilliant"Description:
Years ago we might have said that this name was unthinkable, but with old-fashioned names being so popular right now (consider Atticus, Leonidas, Arthur, Jasper, Augustus etc) what's to stop Cuthbert from becoming more wearable? Bertie is a cute (and very fashionable) nickname option for this grand old name.
- Moore
Origin:
English place-nameMeaning:
"the moors"Description:
Moore is recommended as a rich and satisfying middle name choice, whether it relates to your own family history or not. Of the numerous outstanding Moore-surnamed namesakes, count sculptor Henry, writers Clement, Marianne and Brian, entertainers Demi, Dudley, Garry, Roger, Julianne, Melba and Mary Tyler, and provocateur Michael.
- Sherwood
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"bright forest"Description:
Unfashionable surname, best left in the forest with Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
- Bud
Origin:
English nicknameDescription:
This is a name you get stuck with, not (we hope) one your parents choose for you.
- Hamill
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"scarred"Description:
Though we usually think a name's image in contemporary culture supersedes its ancient meaning, this is a case where the definition could undermine a child's self-esteem.
- Marsden
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"boundary valley"Description:
Stuffy surname.
- Crawford
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"ford where crows gather"Description:
A common surname in Scotland, but a starchy first name choice.