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Bartholomew
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Son of Talmai (the farmer)
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Aramaic
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Baxter
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Baker
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English
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Benedict
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Blessed
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Latin
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Benjamin
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A favorite son
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Hebrew
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Bennett
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Blessed
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English
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Bertram
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Bright, famous raven
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German
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Blake
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Black or pale
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English
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Bosworth
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Fenced farm near the woods
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English
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Bradford
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Broad ford
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English
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Branson
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Son of Brand
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English
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Brett
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From Britanny or Britain
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Latin
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Broderick
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“The son of Roderick,” from the Welsh mab (son of) and Roderick.
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Welsh
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Camden
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Valley
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English
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Carlson
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Son of Carl; free peasant settlement
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Scandinavian
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Cartier
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One who transports goods
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English
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Casper
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Treasurer
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Persian
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Charles
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Free man
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German
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Christopher
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Bearing Christ
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English
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Clarence
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One who lives near the River Clare
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Latin
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Clark
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Cleric
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English
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Clement
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Merciful
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Latin
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Clifford
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Cliff-side ford
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English
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Clyde
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“The keeper of the keys,” from the Greek Meidion, a key.
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Scottish
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Coleman
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“The cabbage grower,” from tbe Anglo-Saxon caul (cabbage) and man (a man).
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Gaelic
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Conrad
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Brave, bold ruler or counsel
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German
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Constantine
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Constant, steadfast
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Latin
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Cornelius
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Horn
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Latin
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Cranford
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Ford with the crane
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English
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Crawford
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Ford of the crows
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English
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Cutler
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Knife maker
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English
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Oliver
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Olive tree
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English
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Omar
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Flourishing life
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Arabic
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Orlando
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“The fame of the land,” an Italian variant of Roland, which see.
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Spanish
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Oscar
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Friend of deer
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Gaelic
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Otis
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Wealth; son of Otto
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German
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Palmer
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Pilgrim
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English
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Parker
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Keeper of the park
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English
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Percy
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A diminutive form of Percival.
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Latin
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Phillip
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Horse lover
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Greek
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Piers
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Rock
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Greek
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Preston
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Priest's town
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English
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Quincy
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Estate of the fifth son
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French
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Radcliffe
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Red cliff
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English
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Rafael
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God heals
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Spanish
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Reed
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Red
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English
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Vincent
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Conquer
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Latin
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Vincenzo
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Prevailing
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Latin
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Waddsworth
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Village near the ford
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English
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Washington
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“From the washing village,” i.e., from the village near the river or stream where the women wash clothes, based on the Anglo-Saxon wascan (wash) and tun (village).
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English
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Wentworth
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Pale man's settlement
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English
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Wesley
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Western meadow
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English
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William
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A willing protector
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German
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Winston
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Joyful stone
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English
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Woodrow
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Row of houses by the wood
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English
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Yardley
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Fenced meadow
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English
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Zaire
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River, From Zaire
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African
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Looking for a masculine moniker that leans luxe? Fancy boy names may be right up your alley. Polished, poised, and ready for greatness, these picks have an Ivy League air with a serving of sophistication and suave styling. From common cuties to rare royals, get to know some of these awesome names with us.
First up in our meet and greet are familiar faces toward the top of the name charts. Oliver is one of our favorite examples of popular fancy boy names. Once branded a “grandpa name,” this fanciful find is shining bright in today’s spotlight. He’ll forever feel like a showman with musical and literary ties, but his sweet Ollie nickname softens him during boyhood, giving him a youthful air. Henry is a close friend who’s also seeing a resurgence in popularity. Meaning “home ruler,” he’s popular with royals. We can’t miss Theodore, either. This presidential pick meaning “God’s gift” is loaded with nicknames that make him more approachable, including Theo, Ted, and Teddy. See Benjamin, James, and Lucas for more popular fancy boy names.
Don’t stress if you prefer something rare, as many fancy names for boys are uncommon. These unique gems allow your little one to stand apart as a one and only in class (hopefully!) Benedict has the same start and polished feel as his popular pal Benjamin yet ranks much lower on the name charts. Another option is Palmer, a surname stunner at home at a golf course or black-tie affair. He’s just as fancy as fellow surname pick Jackson but remains an unexpected choice. Check out Salvatore, Alistair, and Eugene for more unique fancy boy names.
As always, our favorite part of fancy boy names is their meanings. Evander’s “good man” is hard to beat, but Conrad’s “wise counselor” is on par in awesomeness. Constantine’s “constant” is perfect for a strong start in life, as is Frederick’s “peaceful ruler.” Edward is as rich in meaning as he is in might with his meaning of “wealthy guard.” Other fancy male names with great meanings are Rex, Emmanuel, and Augustus.
Browse the rest of our fancy names for boys list and see which upper-echelon pick catches your eye next.
