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Gil
Joy, Young Goat, Happiness, Aigilops
Vincenzo
One Who Overcomes, Victor, The Winning
Rowan
Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired
Damaris
Calf, Gentle, Wife, Companion
Bertram
The Elements Berht Meaning Bright Famous, Brilliant and Raven, Wise Person
German
Warrior, From Germany, Sister, Brother
Bart
Son of Tolomé, Bright Raven, Hill, Shining
Kaiser
Meaning “emperor” in German, it shares a strong two-syllable rhythm with names like Hunter and Asher.
Kim
The Word Cynebeald with the Meaning Kin Bold Brave King, Cyneburga's Field, Regal Hill, Chief War
Ray
Beam of Light, Grace, Regal, Protection
Guillermo
Helmet, Protection, Composition, Desire
Hans
Swan, Yahweh is Gracious
Alberto
All and Illustrious, Honorable, Nobly Famous, Brilliant
Bennett
The Blessed, Blessed
Jo
Abbreviation of Names Like Joanna and Josephine, Yahweh is Gracious, God Adds, He will Enlarge
Hosea
Salvation, God has Helped / Freed, Hoshea, Yasha
Herman
Warrior, High Ranking Soldier, Man, Army
Cassidy
Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair
Rico
Powerful and Brave, Power, Hard, Dominant Ruler
Kendrick
Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”
Alfonso
Noble and Eager, Spanish Form of Alphonse, Embattled, Ready for Battle
Jewel
Joy, Jayanta, The Jewel, Play Thing
Rowe
Roe Deer, Red Haired, Renowned Land, From the Rowan Tree
Ken
Beautiful and Wealthy, Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire
Joelle
Lord is God
Rudy
Russet, Famous Wolf, Fame, Ginger
Wyatt
The Elements Wit Meaning Wide, Small Fighter, Fight, War
Fernando
Bold, Peace
Godfrey
Peace from God, Protection, Safety
Norbert
Famous Northman, North and Brilliant, Illustrious, Renowned Northerner
Hayden
From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen
Austin
The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity
Franco
Free Condition, Of the Franks
Rudolph
Fame, Wolf
Lindsey
Place to Lay the Camp, Pool on an Island, Wetland
Huey
Bright Mind, Form of Hugh
Dudley
Meadow, Clearing of Dudda, From the People's Field, People
Major
Council, An Office in the Army, Senior, Spear
Frank
Of the Franks, Free Condition, Variant of Francis, Franke
Maximo
The Greatest
Wilder
Untamed
Vicente
Victor, He Who Overcomes, The Winning
Eldridge
Old Counselor Ruler
Tim
Honor and God, Famous, People, Well-Known
Marlow
Sea, From the Hill By a Lake
Claudio
Lame, The Limping, Disabled
Alonso
Battle, Fight, Embattled
Lambert
Shiny, Country and Illustrious, Land, Homeland
Jackie
Yahweh May Protect, Has Shown Favor, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants
Carlton
Settlement of Freemen, From Carl's Farm, Farmer's Town, Place Name
Kali
The Black One, Goddess Kali, A Form of Durga, Blacknes
Redmond
Protector, Counsellor, Advice, Red Haired Defender
Burton
The Words Burh Which Means Protection Fortress Castle, Bright Settlement, Place Name, Fortified Enclosure
Finn
Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned
Markus
God of War Mars Ordained
Federico
Safety, Peace, Rich, Power
Maynard
Power, Hardy, Hard Strength, Powerful
Jim
Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants
Jeffery
Area, Region, Divinely Peaceful, Stranger
Ludwig
Famous, Loud, Illustrious and Fighting, Fight
Michael
Who is Like God?, Messenger of God
Everett
Strong as a Wild Boar, Everard
Kenny
Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire
Flynn
Ruddy, Descendant of Flann, Red One
Louie
War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior
Isa
The Lord Helps Me or Salvation of God, Strong-willed, A Prophet's Name, God's Promise
Wilhelm
Composition, Helmet, Desire, Protection
Owen
Well-Born, Born of Yew, The Lord is Gracious, Youth
Bobby
Glory and Brilliant, Bright Fame, Gloriously Shiny, Short Form of Robert
Benjamin
Born of the Right Hand
Quinn
Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength
Landry
Power, Rich, Country and Powerful, Ruler
Luigi
Fight, Struggle, Loud, Famous
Adolph
Noble Wolf, Honorable
Herschel
Deer
Levin
Friend, Dear, Attached, Beloved
Reilly
Courageous, Rye Field, Brave, Outgoing People
Adair
Wealthy Spear Owner of Many Spears, Coming from the Oak Forest, Inspired By a Family Name
Emerald
Smaragd, Praise, Emerald, Precious Green Gem Stone
Archibald
Genuine, Truly Brave, Very Bold, Noteworthy and Valorous
Mayer
Bringer of Light, Headman, Farmer, Greater
Waldo
Divine Power, Rule, Ruler, Army
Freddie
Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic
Clemente
The Merciful, Indulgent, Gentleness
Jodie
Lord, Praised, Female Version of Nickname for Joseph and Jude, Jewish
Jesse
Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds
Eddie
Wealthy Guardian, Wealth Protector, Possession, Names Beginning with Ed
Derrick
People's Ruler, Form of Derek
Emory
Brave, Industrious Ruler
Dietrich
Ruler, Folk
Wilda
Untamed, Willow Tree, Wild
Kirby
Surname, Form the Church Town
Valentine
Vigorous, Strong, Healthy, Courageous
Leo
The Lion, Leo, Brave, Strong
Rick
Rich, Hardy, All-ruler, Strong Power
Monty
Mountain
Felice
Fortunate, The Lucky, Form of Felicia, Enjoying Good Luck
Richmond
Rich Hill
Oswald
Rule, One Who Governs, Ass, Divinely Powerful
Scott
Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.
Dusty
Form of Dustin, Valiant Fighter, Thor's Stone
Alix
Noble, Protector, Honorable
Dirk
Folk, Ruler, First of the People
Ulrich
World Ruler, Inherited Property, Wolf and King, Noble Leader
Earnest
Form of Ernest, Serious, Battle to the Death, Sincere
Becker
Place Name, Small Stream, Brook
Brandt
Sword, Firebrand
Blake
White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark
Augustine
Majestic, Great, Worthy of Respect, Grandeur
Connor
Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster
Bond
Farmer, Tied to the Land
Sandy
Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.
Wills
Resolute Protector, Will Desire, Protect, Will-helmet
Beck
Small Stream, Brook, Place Name
Rodolfo
Glory and Wolf, Fame
Conroy
Hound of the Plain, Way Stubborn
Babette
God is Fullness, Strangers, The Foreign
Fred
Elf, Protection, Safety, Rich
Chuck
Husband, Strong and Manly, Man, Form of Charles
Albrecht
Highborn, Noble, Bright, Brilliant
Roy
Regal, King, The Red
Quintin
Born In the Fifth Month
Aiko
Love Child, Sword Tip
Lino
Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn
Fredrick
Protection, Powerful, Rich, Peace
Ed
Guardian of Property, Spear, Possession
Diamond
Diamond, Bright Guardian, River, Of the Tiber
Gunther
Struggle, Fight, Army, Warrior Lord
Logan
Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant
Fulton
Muddy from / Dark Place to Come, The Field Near Town
Hogan
Sanctuary, Young People, Youthful One, Safe Harbor
Len
Strong, Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Flute
Germaine
From the Same Blood, The Teuton
Osvaldo
One Who Governs, God's Power, Name of a Nordic Divinity, Rule
Fischer
Fisherman
Mose
Son, Saved from the Waters
Justus
Fair, The Just, Upright, Righteous
Leon
Brave as a Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard, Strong
Ernesto
Gravity, The Serious, Sincere, A Son
Filiberto
Beraht, Filu
Yael
Capricorn, Mountain Goat, Lord God
Ron
Rule, Joy, Rules with Good Judgment, Crooked Nose
Adolfo
Honorable, Wolf
Tristan
Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult
Alfreda
Elf, Council, Natural Spirit, Inspired Advice
Kasper
Polish variation of Casper, meaning “bringer of treasure,” tied to ancient wisdom and one of the Three Magi.
Hammond
From the Little Home, House
Daniel
Judge is God
Robert
Robert Burns the Poet, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, A
Joey
God Adds, Form of Joseph, He (God) Will Add
Howard
Watchman, Guardian, Warden, High Guard
Culver
Dove, Peace-Loving, Pigeon
Barrett
Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear
Franz
Little Frenchman, Free Condition
Werner
Warrior, Warni, Warn, Army
Bertie
Brilliant and Raven, Will, Shining Pledge, Bright Warrior
Caro
Carl, Little One Dark Haired, Manly, Feminine Variant of Charles
Jack
God is Gracious, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants
Ramiro
Advice, Famous, Counsel, Well-Known
Vaughn
Small, Little One
Britt
The Exalted One, Sublime
Baptiste
Immerse, The Baptist
Jarrett
Hardy, Spear Brave, Mighty Spearman
Bastian
Man from Sebaste, Honored, Exalted
Stein
Stone
Venice
Venice, From Venetia
Hendrick
Power, Home, Powerful, Homeland
Dillon
Lightning, Enlightenment, Sea
Watts
Son of Walter
Bradley
Broad Meadow, Wide Forest Clearing, Big Clearance Sale
Curt
Courteous, Court-dweller, Audacious and Council, Short
Robbie
Glorious Shining, Bright Famous One, Abbreviation of Robert Famed
Neil
Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks
Page
Child, Companion, Pearl, The Page
Benito
The Blessed
Wolf
Wolf, The Element Wulf Which is of the Meaning Wolf
Rocky
War Cry, Stone Camp, Dweller by the Rock, Roar
Robinson
Glory and Shining, Son of Robin, Inspired By a Family Name, Bright Fame
Lionel
The Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard