Boy Names That End with L

This name of a 10th-century abbot which ranks among the Top 500 in France is of debated origin. It may derive from the Latin name for the month of May, or else from a Germanic root meaning "strength".

This Top 5 boys' name in Iceland has a nature meaning that makes a lot of sense in that icy country.

The -el ending feels inevitably feminine; also a form of French poetry.

A beautiful rare choice, also spelled Oriol, derived from Latin aurum "gold".

Variant of Jeziel

From elements meaning "a god" and "cauldron, helmet", this name is more at home in a Norse saga than on a baby, even in its native Scandinavia. But variants Askell and Eskil feel interesting and wearable.

A cute name for a pet — maybe a particularly noisy pup.

Unisex name from the Qu'aran.

Hatchell is an attractive English surname that feels ripe for discovery — assuming you're looking for a rare and preppy surname. There are many theories on the origins of Hatchell. It may derive from a given name such as Hacche, Haeccel, or Hake, or be a habitational surname related to a number of "lost" English places. Another theory suggests that Hatchell is derived from the Old English word haecel, meaning "hooded cloak" as well as "flax comb." This theory connects Hatchell to the West Germanic word for "hook."