College Baby Names
- Davidson
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"David's son"Description:
Can be used as a middle name to honor Dad or Grandpa David.
- Pratt
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"trick, craft"Description:
In British slang, a "prat" is an idiot -- enough said.
- Fordham
Origin:
English surname and place-nameMeaning:
"meadow by a stream"Description:
English surname most notably used by Ashley Hebert for her son in 2014.
- Macalester
Origin:
Variation of Macallister, ScottishMeaning:
"son of Alasdair"Description:
This Macallister variation is strongly associted with Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Unless it's your alma mater, it might be wise to stick with the original.
- Mcgill
Origin:
Irish and Scottish surnameMeaning:
"son of the foreigner"Description:
Despite its appearance, McGill is not related to any of the Gil- names, including Gilbert, Gilford, and Gilson. The "gill" piece is derived from the Gaelic word gall, meaning "foreigner." Yet, it could still be used to honor a Gil in your life.
- Barnard
- Bennington
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
Name of pastoral Vermont town and college sounds too stiff and starchy.
- Emmanual