Picking the right name for your soon-to-arrive baby can be both exciting and challenging.
A name identifies your child in a unique way and will be a part of your child for the rest of his or her life.
When they are babies, they are unlikely to question you as to why you have named them something.
However, as they get older, there will come a day when they will ask you why you gave them a particular name. It is not just about you but also about what vision you have for your boy.
Below we have listed 87 English names that can help capture the essence of your child’s values and what you wish them to stand for.
A
Anthony: it means “highly praiseworthy”
Ambrose: it means “the immortal one”
Alfred: it means “elf counsel”
Albert: it means “noble”
Abner: it means “father is light”
Aaron: it means “lofty”
Adam: it means “man of earth”
Austin: it means “helpful”
B
Brian: it means “high, noble, strong”
Benedict: it means “blessed”
Benjamin: it means “son of the right hand”
Basil: it means “king-like”
C
Caleb: it means “devotion to God”
Chris: it means “bearer of Christ”
Cyril: it means “lord”
Clarence: it means “famous”
D
Dylan: it means “of the sea”
Daniel: it means “God is my judge”
Dominic: it means “of the lord”
David: it means “dearly loved”
Drake: it means “dragon”
Derek: it means “ruler of people”
Drew: it means “manly, brave”
Dexter: it means “right”
E
Eric: it means “forever strong”
Evan: it means “young warrior”
Edward: it means “prosperous guardian”
Eugene: it means “well born, noble”
Everett: it means “brave boar”
Ebenezer: it means “rock of help”
F
Felix: it means “happy”
Frank: it means “free man”
Frederick: it means “peaceful ruler”
G
Gabriel: it means “God is my strength”
Grant: it means “great, bestow”
H
Henry: it means “estate ruler”
Harrison: it means “son of Harry”
Hector: it means “steadfast”
Harvey: it means “eager for battle”
Hank: it means “household ruler”
I
Irvine: it means “handsome”
Ignatius: it means “fiery”
J
Jonathan: it means “gift of God”
Jason: it means “to heal”
Justin: it means “Just, lawful, fair”
Jesse: it means “wealthy, God exists”
Jeffrey: it means “peaceful”
Jasper: it means “treasurer”
K
Kelvin: it means “handsome”
Kenneth: it means “born of fire, handsome”
L
Leo: it means “lion”
Lucius: it means “light”
Louis: it means “famous warrior”
M
Milo: it means “merciful soldier”
Michael: it means “who is like God”
Morris: it means “dark skinned”
Maverick: it means “independent”
N
Nicholas: it means “victory of the people”
Nathan: it means “gift from God”
Nolan: it means “noble and renowned”
O
Oliver: it means “peaceful”
Oscar: it means “divine spear”
Orion: it means “rising in sky”
P
Patrick: it means “noble”
Phoenix: it means “reborn from the ashes”
Pascal: it means “born at passover”
R
Robert: it means “bright fame”
Ryan: it means “little king”
S
Samuel: it means “heard by God”
Silas: it means “of the forest”
Sean: it means “God is gracious”
Sebastian: it means “revered”
Spencer: it means “keeper of provisions”
Stefan: it means “crown”
T
Theodore: it means “righteousness”
Tate: it means “cheerful”
Troy: it means “growing”
U
Ulric: it means “strong willed”
Ulfred: it means “jewel of the sea”
V
Victor: it means “conqueror”
Vincent: it means “conquering”
W
William: it means “resolute”
Wesley: it means “protecting army”
Walter: it means “army ruler”
Z
Zenith: it means “highest point”
Zane: it means “gift from God”
Zayne: it means “rose”
Conclusion
Some of the names have even cooler variations, some shorter and some longer, but still retaining virtually the same meaning.
