Bold Boy Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

An English surname and occasional first name deriving from the same root as Baldwin, "bold or brave friend".

This spelling variation of Hardy is associated with the American fast-food chain.

Word name are as popular as ever—why not add Adventure to the pool?

Dinand is popular in the Netherlands thanks to a local singing sensation. Dinand is one of many Dutch short forms that come from the middle or end of a name -- think Bas for Sebastian or Hans from Johannes -- rather than from the beginning as is more usual in the U.S. and UK, though we're catching on.

A distinctive word name or a short form of the Italian Bonaventura, Venture could make a bold choice, similar in style to Knight, Worthy, Brave, Truth, and Valor. It has been given to around 10 boys each year since 2020.