Bold Boy Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

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

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.

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

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.