UK Boy Names

Eaton's similarity to Eton gives it an upscale Old School feel, though in the U.S. a name that sound like eatin' could have teasin' potential. Eaton could also sound like the much-more-familiar Ethan with a tough-guy accent.

Adventurous word choice, but still quite a burden for a child to bear.

Obscure, though legitimate, name that could be used to honor a relative named Barton or Martin.

Rarely heard last-name-first choice with nice gardenlike feel.

We don't see that bright a future for this one either.

For fans of Warren G. All two of them.

Bulky surname honoring Grandpa Henry or Saul Bellow's Rain King.

One of the rare English surname names originally derived from a female given name: Eoforhild, meaning "boar battle". Also spelled Averill, it's an extremely rare choice today, but shares sounds with fashionable Avery.

This could be a new variation on the megapopular Braden-Caden-Haden bunch, or a nonmilitaristic form of Patton.

Waspy-sounding choice, well known in literature for Boswell's Life of Johnson.

Carleton has a great meaning behind it, and should really have more popularity than it has found to date. You can shorten it to Carl or keep it upscale and formal in the longer form. Baseball Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk lends the name some sporty credentials, while American artist Carleton Wiggins confirms this name's Victorian earnestness.

A more authentic -- and difficult -- version of Sean.

The y helps a bit, but still a painful image.

Ieuan was in the England & Wales Top 300 from the late 90s until the late-2000s, but in other countries, the pronunciation and spelling would be troublesome.

Solid Philip middle name alternative.

Pembroke's brother.

Of the names derived from titles, this is one of the least obvious (unless you are of German extraction). Chancellor also has the attraction of offering the exciting - and very on-trend - nickname Chance.