2400+ Boy Names That End with E
- Geordie
Origin:
British English demonymDescription:
Though it looks, to the untrained American eye, like a yoonek spelling of Jordy, Geordie actually refers to people from Tyneside in Northeast England and the local dialect there. To give you a sense of what it implies to Brits, Geordie Shore is British MTV's long-running answer to Jersey Shore.
- Giuseppe
Origin:
Italian variation of JosephDescription:
This form of Joseph is an enduring classic in Italy. In the States it's been hovering under the radar for decades, unlike popular boy Giovanni. It could honor a grandpa Joe, and we think the traditional diminutive Beppe is pretty cute.
- Apollinaire
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"of Apollo"Description:
Unique baby name and poetic Gallic choice. Guillaume Apollinaire was a French poet and novelist active in the early 20th century arts community, who is said to have coined the terms cubism and surrealism. He based his unique surname de plume on his Polish middle name, Apolinary.
- Hughie
- Robinette
Origin:
Feminization of Robinet, FrenchMeaning:
"bright fame"Description:
The R in Joseph R. Biden Jr. stands for Robinette, the President's paternal grandmother's maiden name. In Medieval France, Robinette was used as a feminine given name derived from the male form Robinet and later became a matronymic surname via Robine.
- Coltrane
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"descendant of Coltarán"Description:
The great sax player John Coltrane could be a cool naming inspiration for a jazz fan.
- Zidane
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"growth and progress"Description:
Closely associated with French soccer star Zinedine Zidane, who became the manager of Real Madrid after retiring from play. One of the Arabic names for boys with modern rather than Quranic origins.
- Roe
Origin:
English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, or Korean surnameMeaning:
"roe deer; wise protector; son of Ruadh; red; clearing; ability"Description:
In the US, the multicultural surname Roe is primarily associated with the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, which granted the federal right to abortion, though elsewhere it might be associated with fish eggs or a small breed of reddish deer.
- Amare
Origin:
AfricanMeaning:
"handsome"Description:
Originating in Ethiopia, this warm-feeling name is now associated with Phoenix Suns basketball player Amare Stoudemire. It has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 2005.
- Pascoe
Origin:
Cornish variation of PascalMeaning:
"Easter"Description:
Pascoe was popular in medieval times and is definitely deserving of revival, especially for a child born in the Easter season. Other spellings are Pasco and Pascow.
- Obie
- Shale
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Slate, Stone and Steel are on the rise, so why not Shale?
- Vere
Origin:
English from FrenchMeaning:
"alder"Description:
Upper-class surname in England that might be prime for adoption here.
- Guillaume
Origin:
French variation of WilliamDescription:
An everyday name in France, a charismatic possibility here.
- Julie
- Thyme
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
Fragrant herb often used for cooking, but scarcely as a name.
- Joyce
Description:
Yes, the poet Joyce Kilmer ("Trees") was a man, the very last male named Joyce. And even for women, it's been in limbo for several generations.
- Imre
Origin:
Hungarian, from GermanMeaning:
"strength"Description:
Commonly heard in its native country, and might get a boost here too, now that Alanis Morrissette has used it for her son Ever's middle name.
- Lockie
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"from the fjord"Description:
Lively Scottish short form of Lochlan.
- Boniface
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"fortunate, of good fate"Description:
A name borne by nine popes and several saints, which carries strong Catholic connotations. British politician Jacob Rees-Mogg named his sixth child Sixtus Dominic Boniface Christopher in 2017.