Names That Mean Man

Following a custom among scholars in Renaissance Germany, Neander is the classical form of the surname Newman. But the bullies at school are sure to call him Neanderthal.

Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.

Senator is a unique occupational name that appeared on the charts in 1989, 2006, and 2009. It was ultimately derived from the Latin word senex, meaning "old man."

Kendall is on the decline, but Kendry is a fresh and rare alternative. It is a traditionally masculine name in Madagascar.

Variant of Forsythe

A rare name that would be fitting for a youngest child.

Nicandra is the name of a plant known as apple-of-peru and also shoo-fly plant. It's also the feminine form of Nicander, an ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian.

Frank is cool again. Frankie is cute. But frankly, Frankito is a couple of diminutives too many.

The Czech and Slovak version of Carolina.

A viable choice that may be growing on your family tree. Hartman Turnbow was a part of Mississippi's "First Fourteen", the first group of African Americans who attempted to register to vote in the state.

A jaunty surname, best known from British actress Helena Bonham Carter, that parents have started to use in small numbers in the last two decades.

This surname is the name of a Scottish clan and means "man from Flanders". It was used for zero babies in 2021, but has appeal.

A modern spin on a handsome classic.

French form of Andromeda.

A retro diminutive of Andrée, the French feminine form of Andrew. Used in South Africa and Namibia where Afrikaans is spoken. Andriëtte Norman is a South African singer.