UK Boy Names

Dickinson is a possibility for Richard's boy, though that Dick nickname is problematic no matter how you get to it.

Legitimizes the newly coined Denim, as does the Scottish place-name Denholm (both pronounced DEN-um).

A more modern- sounding alternative to Harman.

Traditionally pronounced "ming-iz" and thus the relationship to the jazzy Mingus, Menzies is an old Scottish surname related to the more common Manners.

There are two lovely Portlands, in Maine and Oregon, but not many babies with their name.

A possibility for fans of the mystery writer, but most parents would prefer Dashiell.

Can be used as a middle name to honor Dad or Grandpa David.

Bernie, with airs.

Shows some promise via its connection to the growing interest in Ewan.

The -el ending feels inevitably feminine; also a form of French poetry.

Might be an honorific for novelist Saul Bellow, although bellowing is not the gentlest of sounds. Consider Saul instead.

We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.

For sailors or jazz lovers. Or smokers of menthol cigarettes.

Scottish Gaelic form of Richard, also found as Risteard.

Undiscovered single-syllable surname option, a friendly alternative to Reed.