College Baby Names

  1. Davidson
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "David's son"
    • Description:

      Can be used as a middle name to honor Dad or Grandpa David.
  2. Pratt
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "trick, craft"
    • Description:

      In British slang, a "prat" is an idiot -- enough said.
  3. Fordham
    • Origin:

      English surname and place-name
    • Meaning:

      "meadow by a stream"
    • Description:

      English surname most notably used by Ashley Hebert for her son in 2014.
  4. Macalester
    • Origin:

      Variation of Macallister, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. Mcgill
    • Origin:

      Irish and Scottish surname
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. Barnard
    • Bennington
      • Origin:

        Place-name
      • Description:

        Name of pastoral Vermont town and college sounds too stiff and starchy.
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