British boy names

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Updated: April 10th, 2024
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Brooke

A Small Fresh Water Stream, Breaking Forth, Bach, Modeled on An English Place Names

Josiah

The Lord Supports, Jehovah has Healed

Marcel

Form of the Latin Marcellus, Young Warrior, Hammer, Warlike

Reginald

Well-advised Ruler, Counsel Power, Ruler's Adviser, Advice

Aurelio

Gold Made, Golden

Weston

West Town, From the Western Settlement

Emmanuel

God with Us

Alvin

Related to Elf, Everything and Friend, A City on a White Hill

Laurel

Bay Plant, Crowned with Laurel

Ulysses

Wrathful, The Word Odyssesthai Meaning to Hate, To be Angry

Leslie

God is Fullness, Garden of Hollies, Small Meadow, Holly

Myrtle

An Aromatic, Symbol of Victory, Botanical Name, The Myrtle is a Dark Green Shrub with Pink or White Blossoms

Frankie

Free Condition, Frankie is Occasionally Used for Girls, Of the Franks, French Man

Campbell

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Holland

Lowl, Valley

Ambrose

Undying, The Element Ambrosios Which Means Immortal Divine, Ever-living

Fabian

One who Grow Beans, Fabulent, Bean Grower, The Sky

Eliseo

God is Help

Kimberly

Cyneburga's Field, Ruler

Ronald

Powerful, Wise Ruler, Rule, Advice

Ellis

My God is Yahweh, Eliane, Kind, Peaceful Ruler

Bruno

Brown, Shield, Transfer: Bear

Teddy

Form of Theodore, Courageous People, Wealthy Protector, Wealth and Keep

Luther

German Religious Reformer Martin Luther, People, Army, Warrior

Palmer

A Crusader a Pilgrim Bearing Palms, Palm-bearer

Duncan

Brown(Haired) Warrior, Helmeted

Rupert

Glorious Shining, Bright Fame, Glory and Brilliant, Famous

Hal

A Nickname for Henry, Rules his Household, Estate Ruler

Briggs

From the Village Near a Bridge, Diminutive of Brigham

Ezekiel

God Strengthens

Benson

Son of Benedict

Ted

Guard of His Wealth, Wealthy Spearman, Courageous People, Divine Gift

Donovan

Descendant of Donndubhán, Dark Black, Good and Christmas

Tom

Form of Thomas, Gemini, Honest, Twin

Augustus

Revered, Great, Worthy of Respect, Majestic

Lou

Renowned Warrior, Fame and War, Fight, Light

Cyril

Masterful, Of the Lord, Divine, Lordly

Herbert

Bright, Illustrious Warrior, Ruler, Armed and Shining

Alec

Manly, Defending Men, Helper and Defender of Mankind

Carlos

Army, Man, Manly, Husband

Oren

Ash Tree

Salvatore

Italian form of Salvador, this traditional name meaning “savior” can honor heritage and lends itself to nicknames like Sal or Tory.

Jade

Precious Green Stone, Jade

Lucius

The Bright, Form of Lucus, Born at Daybreak, Daylight Babies

Harris

Army, Man, Son of Harry, Tamil Music Director Harris

Milton

Settlement by the Mill, Similar to a Place and Family Names, Town

Scottie

Traditionally masculine and meaning “Scot,” it’s now surprisingly more common for girls in the U.S.

Javier

Obscure, Flower, Bright, Variant of Xavier

Pablo

Weak, The Humble, Little

Alexis

To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel

Dana

The Dane, From Denmark, Mother of the Gods in Myths, Judge

Rae

Wise Protection, Ewe, Grace, Female Sheep

Jocelyn

Supplanter, Son of God, Cheerful, Happy

Ned

Form of Edward, Wealthy Spearman

Kelvin

A Scottish name linked to the River Kelvin and a famed physicist

Dalton

The Settlement in the Valley, Place Name

Smith

Though common as a surname, this English name meaning “blacksmith” feels unexpectedly bold as a first.

Allison

Noble and Fight, Son of the Highborn, Alice

Dixie

Southern Us, American South, Tenth, Dick's Son

Joyce

Rejoicing, Lord, Cheerful, Deity

Fisher

Fisherman

Taylor

One who Cuts Cloth, To Cut, Tailor, Schneider

Arnold

Eagle and Elder, Rule, Prevail

Titus

Title, Honored, New Testament Character, Giant

Enoch

Henok, Consecrated, Gods Disciple, Devoted

Quinton

Variant of Quentin Fifth, Surname

Noah

Wanderer, Motion, Comfort, Peaceful

Sawyer

An English occupational name meaning “woodcutter,” now a trendy unisex option with literary flair.

Delaney

From the Alder Grove

Trent

Torrent, Gushing Waters

Hank

Home, House and King, Powerful, Ruler of the Estate

Aubrey

Natural Spirit, Rules with Elf-wisdom, Bearlike, Illustrious and King (Power)

Zoe

Life

Art

Rock, Rule, Eagle, Bear Man

Trey

Three

Miguel

Who is Like God, Who is Like God?

Drake

Dragon, Male Duck

Donald

Good and Christmas, The Elements Dubno Meaning World, Chief, Brown Stranger

Benedict

Blessed, Happy

Courtney

Snub Nosed, Court-dweller, Court Meaning Short, Courtly

Finley

Blond Warrior / Hero, White, Fair-haired Courageous One, Sunbeam

Alonzo

Eager for Battle, Ready for a Fight

Luz

Light

Colton

Town of Colt-breeding, Dark Settlement

Woodrow

The Row, Inspired By a Place Name, Hailing from the Woods Edge

Leroy

The King, Inspired By a Family Name

Leif

Descendant, Heritage, The Word Leifr with the Meaning Heir Descendent

Dario

Mighty, Possessor of the Good, Give

Myles

Merciful, Servant, Inventor of the Corn Mill, Soldier

August

Exalted, Summer, August, Revered

Humphrey

Peace, Young Bear, Protection, Peaceful Hun

Juan

God is Merciful, Graceful, Beautiful

Horace

Hour, Time, Season, Third

Emerson

Industrious Ruler, Brave, House and King, Mighty

Lynn

Gentle, Lake, A Cascade, Dwells by the Torrent

Buddy

Friend, Messenger, Herald

Don

Brown Stranger, Man, Ruler of the World, Great

Theron

A Hunter

Foster

Of the Woods, Guest, Stranger

Booker

Book Binder, Bleacher of Cloth, Beech-tree, Scribe Or Bookbinder

Monroe

From the Red Swamp, From the Mouth of the Roe

Elwood

From the Old Forest, Noble Woods

Cannon

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

Shannon

This Irish place-name implies wisdom and nature, drawn from the legendary River Shannon.

Spencer

French in origin, this surname-turned-first-name means “keeper of provisions” and retains a polished tone.

Blair

Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area

Zachariah

Yahweh Remembers

Chad

Fierce, Name of a Saint, Fight, Battle

Carlo

Strong, Husband, Army, Man

Griffith

Chief, Prince, Lord, Fierce Warrior

Ariel

Lion of God

Eldon

From the Sacred Hill, Old, Ella's Mound

Luciano

Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies

Sydney

French in origin and meaning “Saint Denis,” it’s long linked to both place and character names in pop culture.

Aldo

Of, Noble, Honorable, Old

Larry

Laurel, From Laurentium, Form of Lawrence, Crowned with Laurels

Carol

Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly

Ty

Ty

Nicolas

Victory of the People, Victorious Person

Turner

Lathe Worker, Lathe-Worker, Champion in a Tournament, Turner

Roderick

Famous Power, Powerful, Rich, Glory

Joni

Modern Female Version of John and Jon, The Lord is Gracious

Augusta

Worthy of Respect, Magnificent, Sublime, Venerated

Wynn

White, Fair, Light Blonde, Friend

Ward

Surname, Watchman, Guardian, Bard

Nova

New

Percy

Pierces, Pierce the Vale

Truman

Trusted Man, Loyal One, Honest

Waylon

Fight, Variant of Wayland, Modern Singer Waylon Jennings, Brave

Gerard

Spear-brave, Hardy, Brave, Strength of the Spear

Marvin

Great, Famous and Friend, Sea Lover, Eminent Marrow

Justine

Fair Just, Righteous, Reasonable, True

Nigel

Passionate, Dark Night, Beauty, Black

Terrence

Form of Terence, Rub, Turn, Gracious

Darwin

Dear Friend

Seymour

Originally from a Norman surname, it means “marshy land near the sea” and peaked with vintage appeal.

Leigh

End of the Meadow Tribe, Weary, Fair-haired Courageous One, Pasture

Elliot

God is My Salvation, Old Welshman, Form of Elijah, Elliot

Shelby

Derived from Old Norse, this unisex name means “from the willow estate” and carries a gentle, nature-based tone.

Sunny

An English nickname that means “happy” or “sunshine,” it’s lighthearted.

Rodney

Glory and King

Charlie

Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband

Alejandro

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Baxter

Bread Baker, Baker

Fritz

Ruler, Safety, Power, Peace

Monte

Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery, Mountain

Giles

Young Goat, Aigis, Youthful Downy-beared One, Aigilops

Kristen

Christian Woman, Follower of Christ, Anointed

Shepard

A phonetic twist on Shepherd, it’s a surname-turned-first name with ties to artists and broadcasters.

Emile

Imitating, Rival, Rivaling

Brent

Mount, Hilltop, High Place, Steep Hill

Matt

Gift of Yahweh, Matthias

Dara

Give, Son, Oak, Lord

Ferdinand

Beloved, To be Courageous, Peace, Daring

James

A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter

Jimmy

Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants, Supplanter

Cliff

Cliff and Heath, Form of Clifford

Hadley

Heath, Clearing, Heather Meadow, Wood

Felipe

Horse Lover, Friend of Horses

Whitney

In the White Island, Inspired By a Place and Family Names

Kip

British in origin and meaning “pointed hill,” Kip is a short and cheerful name

Lemuel

Beloging to God, Devotee

Alphonse

Embattled, Eager, Fight, Noble and Fast

Lester

Roman Fort, Fortified Place, From Leicester, The Elements Ligora

Collin

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Fitzgerald

Son of the Spear Ruler, Surname

King

This bold English name means “monarch.”

Errol

Nobleman, Freeman, Earl, To Wander

Raven

Black Bird Like a Crow, Sunny, Raven

Edmond

Wealth and Protection, Wealthy Protector, Guardian of Property

Eden

Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment

Jordan

The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored

Brandy

Beverage Brandy, Name of a Liquor

Fraser

Family Name, Of the Forest Men, Strawberry, French Town

Myron

Fragrant Oil, Myrrh

Ollie

An Olive, Form of Oliver, Elf, Warrior

Barron

Warrior, From the Land that was Burned, The Title of Nobility Used as a First Name

Ike

God Smiles, Laughter, Laughing One, He will Laugh

Ezra

God's Help

Marcellus

Dedicated to Mars, God of War Mars Ordained