Stormborn Stoic
- Jericho
Origin:
Biblical place-nameDescription:
A biblical place name with trumpeting verve and strength.
- Konstantin
Origin:
Slavic; Estonian; Finnish; Hungarian; German, from LatinMeaning:
"steadfast"Description:
This sleek form of Constantine is traditional in many European countries, and most popular in German-speaking nations and Russia.
- Loch
Origin:
Scottish GaelicMeaning:
"lake"Description:
Loch is a watery word that sounds more like a name because it's one step removed from its English form. Pronounced as "lock," it's also a short form of the variously-spelled Lachlan.
- Locke
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"enclosure or fortified place"Description:
Usually adding an e to the end of a name makes it more feminine, but Locke is at most recent count used only for baby boys. Still, this stylishly strong one-syllable name is theoretically gender-neutral.
- Loki
Origin:
Norse mythological nameMeaning:
"lock"Description:
Loki is the shape-shifting, gender-bending god of mischief in Norse mythology. Taking several animal forms, from a salmon to a seal to a fly, Loki is alternately friend and foe of the gods.
- Magnus
Origin:
Scandinavian from LatinMeaning:
"greatest"Description:
Magnus is a Latin name, literally meaning "greatest," that has a Scandinavian feel. It dates back to Charlemagne being called Carolus Magnus, or Charles the Great. Norwegian king Magnus I, named after Charlemagne, introduced it to his culture, and thus Magnus was the name of six early kings of Norway and four of Sweden. It is still a highly popular name in Denmark and Norway.
- Malachi
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my messenger"Description:
An Old Testament name with a Gaelic lilt, Malachi entered the list in 1987.
- Marinell
Origin:
Literary nameMeaning:
"knight of the sea"Description:
In Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Marinell is a knight and the son of a water nymph. He is wounded in battle against the valiant female knight Britomart.
- Mariner
Origin:
Occupational name from LatinMeaning:
"sea-farer"
- Marinus
Description:
Marinus is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'of the sea' or 'marine.' This classical name has historical significance, being borne by several early Christian saints and a pope. Popular predominantly in the Netherlands and Scandinavian countries, Marinus conveys a sense of strength and connection to the ocean. The name experienced its peak popularity in the early 20th century in Northern European countries but has remained relatively uncommon in English-speaking regions. It offers the friendly nickname Rinus in Dutch communities. Marinus carries a dignified, scholarly quality while maintaining its nautical associations, making it appealing for families with seafaring traditions or those seeking a distinguished yet uncommon name with classical roots.
- Meriwether
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"happy weather"Description:
This eminent surname name belonged to one of the two leaders of the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the western part of the USA. The surname was originally given to someone with a sunny temperament.
- Moor
Description:
Moor is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon and geographical origins. Historically, it referred to a person who lived near or came from moorlands – open, uncultivated upland areas. The name also has connections to the historical term 'Moor,' which was used to describe people of North African, particularly Berber and Arab, descent. As a given name, Moor is exceptionally rare, more commonly encountered as a surname. It has a strong, concise sound with nature-based connotations of wildness and freedom. The simplicity of the name gives it a distinctive quality, though its various historical and geographical associations may influence how it's perceived across different cultures.
- Mordecai
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"follower of Marduk"Description:
Mordecai, although it has a noble heritage, has never caught on in this country, because of its rather weighty image.
- Morrow
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"morning"Description:
This word name is an archaic form of "morning", as in the phrase "on the morrow". It's been very occasionally used for boys, probably from the surname. With a good temporal meaning and with word names like Meadow on the rise, it could have potential.
- Muir
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"dweller near the moor"Description:
A common family name in Scotland, occasionally used as a first.
- Maelstrom
- North
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"cardinal direction of north"Description:
A lot of attention was drawn to this name when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced it as the name of their baby daughter, making it instantly unisex.
- Ocean
Origin:
English, nature nameMeaning:
"ocean"Description:
Nature names like Ocean and River are flowing back into favor, especially with nature lovers and green-oriented parents.
- Odin
Origin:
Variation of Óðinn, Old NorseMeaning:
"god of frenzy; poetic fury"Description:
Odin is the name of the supreme Norse god of art, culture, wisdom, and law — who was handsome, charming, and eloquent into the bargain. The name projects a good measure of strength and power and has excellent assimilation potential.
- Olympus
Description:
Olympus is an uncommon masculine name derived directly from Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek gods in classical mythology. This majestic name carries powerful associations with divine strength, elevation, and ancient wisdom. As a given name, Olympus projects grandeur and uniqueness, making it stand out significantly from more conventional choices. Though rare in modern usage, it may appeal to parents with an appreciation for classical mythology or those seeking a distinctive name with historical significance. The name suggests lofty aspirations and remarkable potential, evoking imagery of something that stands above the ordinary.