UK Boy Names

The final s turns a nature name into a Waspy surname.

You might want to abbreviate this from one of the Biblical originals or use it as a name all on its own, an update of Sam or Finn. Sim is a Scottish Gaelic form of Simon.

Terminally outmoded.

A masculine way to honor a feminine Page -- although that ett ending is typically found in girls' names.

Alvin, Melvin, Norvin -- most vin names, except maybe Kevin and Gavin -- are not vinners.

One way to refer to an ancestral Roy, if not the most mellifluous.

Projects the sleek and playful image of the aquatic mammal, plus that of the striking British-born Brazilian/Nigerian/Afro-Caribbean singer (born Sealhenry).

A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.

Fleet is one of the uncountable number of new word name possibilities, and a particularly cool choice at that. Connoting speed, Fleet beats Rush any day. Might be short for Fleetwood, but we prefer it on its own.

Some definite downsides: Massive, Messy.

We'll have our sherry in the parlor, please, Bainbridge.

Strong, friendly surname choice, à la Bailey.

Ambitious geographical name.

One of several surnames beginning with New that nevertheless sound anything but.

Another servile surname, this one connected to the go-between character in "Charlie's Angels."

Has a positive meaning and a nickname feel. Sealey was a feminine name in medieval times but would be equally stylish (and rare) for both sexes now.