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Anna Banana's List of Boy Names

  1. Hurley

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "sea tide"

    • Description:

      Hurley is a possibility as a unisex surname-name ending with the "lee" sound. It is perhaps most associated with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, and is much rarer than Harley, because the "ur" sound is currently out of fashion (and the word "hurl" may put some off).
  2. Hapater
    • Hyann
      • Ivan

        • Origin:

          Russian variation of John

        • Meaning:

          "God is gracious"

        • Description:

          Though some might find it a bit heavy-booted, Ivan is one of the few Russian boys' names to become fully accepted into the American naming pool.
      • Iehrb
        • Kasey

          • Origin:

            Variation of Casey, Irish

          • Meaning:

            "brave in battle"

          • Description:

            Casey-with-a-K never quite reached the heights of the original, but it broke the Top 500 for boys in the late '80s and early '90s.
        • Lowell

          • Origin:

            French

          • Meaning:

            "young wolf"

          • Description:

            Lowell is an upstanding and somewhat conservative name that calls to mind the genteel patrician families of nineteenth century New England, such as the one poet Robert Lowell was born into. Two other Lowell-surnamed poets are Amy and James Russell.
        • Lewen
          • Marin

            • Origin:

              Latin

            • Meaning:

              "of the sea"

            • Description:

              Marin is a lovely county north of San Francisco, pronounced with the accent on the second syllable.
          • Marlowe

            • Origin:

              Variation of Marlow, English

            • Meaning:

              "driftwood"

            • Description:

              While Marlowe (and Marlow and Marlo) are surname names that are not intrinsically or traditionally gendered and so in theory work equally well for boys and girls, only about 5 percent of the babies given these attractive names are male.
          • Mikah

            • Origin:

              Variation of Micah

            • Meaning:

              "who is like the Lord"

            • Description:

              Micah is now in the Top 100, so naturally the spelling variation Mikah is getting some love too. Either spelling would be a fun and fresh way to honor a Mike or Michael.
          • Monley
            • Oralim
              • Orleane
                • Ridley

                  • Origin:

                    English

                  • Meaning:

                    "cleared wood; reed clearing; channel clearing"

                  • Description:

                    Director Ridley Scott and actress Daisy Ridley made this surname-style name familiar, and with its outdoorsy meaning and rugged yet preppy sound, it could blend in with Oakley, Reid, Riley, and Ridge. Some parents might be put of by the first syllable (as in, "get rid of" or "horrid" or "riddles"), but since Scarlett (scar), Colton (cult), and Titus all rank in the Top 400, it could still work for those looking for a standout last-name first name.
                • Resnika
                  • Torry

                    • Description:

                      Torry is a versatile masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Tory, which originated as a nickname for those with names like Salvatore or Victor. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Scottish place name Torry, meaning 'hill' or 'mound.' The name might also be a variation of Torrey, which comes from an Irish surname meaning 'from the craggy hills.' Torry has a friendly, approachable quality with its bright sound and easy pronunciation. While never extremely common, the name has maintained steady if modest usage throughout recent decades. Torry strikes a balance between being recognizable and distinctive, making it appealing to parents seeking something slightly unconventional but not outlandish.

                  • Tristen

                    • Description:

                      Variation of Tristan.
                  • Traksin

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