1310+ Boy Names That End in R

A fresher, less preppy alternative to Thatcher — one without Prime Minister associations.

Ancient Norse variation of Dag.

A shocking but real example of a name used among enslaved people from 19th century America that reflects the terrible existence of slavehood.

Qadir is a classic Muslim name that represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah. Since the initial Q is pronounced as K, this handsome name is sometimes Anglicized as Kadir.

Ødger is the Old Danish form of Audogar, written as AuðgæiRR in Old Norse.

The Icelandic form of Oliver, currently ranking in their Top 10.

Petyr Baelish, more often known as Littlefinger, is a central character in HBO's Game of Thrones, an inveterate schemer who rose from humble beginnings to become a crucial member of the Small Council in King's Landing. He's usually seen as a villain, though he has some fans. If one of them wanted to use this spelling of the classic Peter, it would be easy to get away with. As long as they're OK signing their sons up for a lifetime of misspellings.

A quaint and poetic English word meaning "truly", which could easily make the switch to baby name usage, given its similarity to sophisticated vintage names like Verity and Cecily.

The middle name of Captain Ross Poldark in the BBC series. Vennor is a Cornish surname which may be related to Fennor(e), which in turn is related to Guinevere.

Barker may be appealing to parents looking for a name with many layers - not only does it share a meaning with the more common Shepherd and Tanner, it also brings to mind the bark of a tree, making this a surreptitious choice for nature enthusiasts.

Belshazzar was a Babylonian prince, a real historical figure who stars in a fictionalized tale Belshazzar's Feast, in the Book of Daniel