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Although a person’s name isn’t everything, it is something they will always have. It’s time to stop following the herd and think outside the box. Choose a meaningful present that he and the whole family may enjoy now and in the future.
mommyandlove.com has scoured the internet for baby names with meaning to help you narrow down the thousands of possibilities. Some of our favorites are listed below.
Dominic
Is that a Sunday, baby boy? Dominic was traditionally bestowed upon sons born on Lord’s Day. Dominic makes perfect sense as a name that refers to the Lord.
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Bruno
The Germanic root “brun” is where the English name “Bruno” comes from. “brun” also means “brown” and “armor.” This is a fantastic option to inspire him to be brave and persevere through adversity.
Benjamin
Do you sense that he will become a significant figure? Benjamin, from the Hebrew ben-jamin, means “son of the right hand,” and is most popularly linked with Benjamin Franklin, founding father, innovator, and infamous dissenter.
Shiloh
Give your infant an enlightened name to live up to if you wish for a zen child. According to Behind the Name, the Hebrew name Shiloh means “tranquil” and was used in the Old Testament to refer to a heavenly person, perhaps the Messiah.
Jove
Jove is a fantastic substitute for Jude, and it just so happens that Jupiter was the Roman name for Zeus (the king of the gods).
Rhett
The Dutch surname “de Raedt,” which means “advice or counsel,” is the source of the English name “Rhett.”
Darius
Even though Darius is a Romanization of the Greek form of a Persian name (phew! ), the meaning of the name is lovely and uncomplicated. It means “to have good” in a basic translation.
Caleb
According to Beyond the Name, there are several interesting Hebrew translations for Caleb, including “dog,” “whole,” “all of,” and “heart.” Thanks to these three qualities, your son will likely become a highly loyal young man.
Fletcher
According to the website Beyond the Name, a fletcher is a “maker of arrows” in Medieval English.
Albert
The German Adalbert, from which “Albert” is derived, means “noble” and “brilliant,” making it an excellent choice if you want to raise a future, Einstein. (If Albert seems too mature for a baby, he can always go by Albie.)
Asher
The Hebrew name Asher, meaning “fortunate” or “happy,” appears in the book of Genesis. Behind The Name claims that he is one of Jacob’s sons and the progenitor of one of Israel’s twelve tribes.
Theodore
Theodore, from the Greek Theodoros, which means “gift of God,” was commonly given to Greek saints and, more recently, to prominent leaders like the 26th President of the United States, Roosevelt.
Jasper
The name’s origin story explains that Japser’s Persian meaning is “treasurer.” Christian mythology holds that a man called Jasper was one of the three magi who paid a visit to the baby Jesus in the stable.
Barney
Bear and bold or tough are characteristics in the Germanic origin of the name Bernard, from which the (adorable) diminutive Barney is derived. Just right for your baby cub!
John
Yochanan, the Hebrew form of John, means “Yahweh is gracious.”
Ryan
According to the website Behind the Name, the old Irish surname “O Riain” meant “small king,” which is where the name “Ryan” came from.
Ravi
The name Ravi, which means “sun” in Sanskrit, is perfect for the child who will soon shine brightly in your life.
Leonardo
The Germanic meaning of the name Leonard is “brave lion,” and it has been adopted as an Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese version. This is the perfect name for someone seeking an exotic or celebrity-inspired moniker.
Conrad
From the Germanic for “brave” and “counsel,” Conrad was a common name for German kings in the Middle Ages. In addition, it saw limited use in England during the Middle Ages. If you care about giving your clients something they won’t find anywhere else, you must bring this back.
Jesse
Very grateful for your new little one? According to the book’s author, Jesse’s name comes from the Hebrew word for “gift,” Yishay.
Paul
The Latin meaning of Paul is “little” or “modest,” making it an excellent choice if you want to raise a tiny gentleman.
Ray
We all know that “ray” means “beam” in English, but did you know that the given name “Raymond” implies “counsel” and “protector”? This man has a lot going for him from the get-go, what with not one but two profound name meanings.
Timothy
As translated from its Greek origin, Timothy means “honoring God.” St. Paul’s traveling companion in the New Testament, a man of mixed Jewish and Greek descent, also went by the name of Timothy.
Augustus
Augustus, from the Latin for “great” or “venerable,” was the name chosen for the first Roman Emperor. This is a terrific name for a future leader. The nicest part is that it already has a cute little moniker: Gus.
William
If William is naturally combative, he makes a good candidate. In German, it can be translated as “will” and “helmet.”
Felix
Think of Felix if you get the parenting jackpot. According to Behind the Name, this is a common name in Europe dating back to the Medieval Ages because of its fortunate connotations.
Richard
Don’t worry; Richard’s here to help. Three English monarchs, including Richard the Lionheart, used this title, which means “brave power.”
Robert
Think your kid has a meeting with fate coming up? The meaning of the name Robert is “brilliant fame.” Robert Downey Jr. and Robert De Niro are just two examples of famous actors whose names may have hidden meanings.
Isaac
According to the article “The Meaning of Names: Isaac,” Isaac means “he shall laugh or rejoice” in Hebrew. You can expect a cheerful infant with a name with such a hopeful meaning.
Jason
According to Beyond the Name, whether he comes from a family of physicians or if you secretly hope he will go into medicine, you can take comfort in the fact that Jason means “to heal” in Greek. Let’s hope he takes the hint!
