Word Name Boy Names
869 word name boy names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Some parents want a boy name that lands like a handshake — one syllable, no ambiguity, meaning built right in. That instinct is exactly what drives Word Name boy names, where the dictionary does the naming instead of an ancient language. The rank-and-title group is the loudest of the bunch: King and Prince arrived first, Royal followed, and Major now gives the same swagger with a military snap instead of a crown. These are confident, unsubtle choices, and the parents who love them are not looking for subtlety. They are looking for a name a boy can grow into and never outgrow.
Turn the volume down and the category gets far more interesting. Sage is the quiet philosopher of the list, calm and unisex and impossible to date. Creed and Sincere speak to character rather than status, while Saint sits somewhere between reverent and rebellious depending on the family. For pure texture there is Onyx, all polished black stone and hard consonants, and Wilder, which reads like a boy raised outdoors. The rugged short set closes it out: Colt, Crew and Chance are brisk, friendly and built for a nickname-free life.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
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Ibn#8555 in the U.S.From the Arabic ibn, 'the son of' — a word/particle used in patronymics (e.g. ibn Sina), here u▶Jayde#8592 in the U.S.A spelling of Jade — from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, 'stone of the flank/colic', hence 'th▶Kashh#8632 in the U.S.A spelling of Kash/Cash — an English occupational surname, 'a maker of chests/boxes' (from cais▶Kaze#8640 in the U.S.From the Japanese kaze, 'the wind; a breeze'; a word-name; we note the word-name▶Koan#8656 in the U.S.Variously the Japanese koan, 'a Zen riddle/paradox for meditation', and a modern short name (ec▶Kuma#8662 in the U.S.From the Japanese kuma, 'a bear'; also a Swahili word ('certainty'); a word-name; routes layere▶Legand#8672 in the U.S.A spelling of Legend — from the English word legend (via the Latin legenda, 'things to be read'▶Levee#8679 in the U.S.Variously the English word levee, 'an embankment/riverbank' (from the French lever, 'to raise')▶Lynk#8686 in the U.S.A spelling of Link — from the English word link, 'a connection; a ring of a chain; a bond'; als▶Maijor#8692 in the U.S.A spelling of Major — from the Latin maior, 'greater; larger'; also a military rank/title; a wo▶Marvell#8703 in the U.S.A surname (as borne by the poet Andrew Marvell)▶Neon#8740 in the U.S.From the Greek neos, 'new' — the name of the element neon (a bright glowing gas/light); a word-▶Noxx#8752 in the U.S.A spelling of Nox — from the Latin nox, 'night' (Nox, the Roman goddess/personification of nigh▶Oshen#8766 in the U.S.A spelling of Ocean — from the English word ocean (via the Greek Okeanos, a Titan of the sea), ▶Rayder#8785 in the U.S.A spelling of Raider/Ryder — from the English, 'a rider; a mounted warrior/knight'; a word/occu▶Relic#8788 in the U.S.From the English word relic (via the Latin reliquiae, 'remains'), 'a treasured survival/object ▶Rise#8793 in the U.S.From the English word rise, 'to rise; to ascend; to move upward/grow'; a word-name; we note the▶Romance#8797 in the U.S.From the English word romance (via the Old French romanz, 'in the Roman tongue'), 'a love story▶Rookie#8798 in the U.S.From the English word rookie, 'a beginner; a newcomer/first-year (in a sport or field)'; a word▶Shaft#8841 in the U.S.Shaft is the ordinary English word and surname 'shaft' pressed briefly into service as a first ▶Solaire#8845 in the U.S.From the French solaire, 'of the sun; solar' (from the Latin sol, 'the sun'); also a knight of ▶Soleil#8847 in the U.S.From the French soleil, 'the sun' (from the Latin sol); a word-name; used for both sexes (more ▶Southern#8850 in the U.S.From the English word southern, 'of/from the south; a southerner'; a direction/word-name; we no▶Aion#8856 in the U.S.From the Greek aion, 'age; a lifetime; eternity; unbounded time.' In Hellenistic thought Aion w▶Sunday#8856 in the U.S.From the English word Sunday, 'the sun's day' — often given to a child born on Sunday; a day/wo▶Sunnie#8857 in the U.S.A spelling of Sunny — from the English word sunny, 'full of sunshine; cheerful/bright in temper▶Syxx#8861 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Six — from the English word six (the number 6); a number/word-name; we n▶Cable#8863 in the U.S.Cable is the ordinary English word for a heavy rope or bundled wire, from the Old North French ▶Talyn#8866 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Talon ('a claw', from the Latin talus, 'heel/ankle') and a -ly▶Thorne#8879 in the U.S.From the Old English thorn, 'a thorn bush/tree', hence 'a dweller by the thorns'; a word/surnam▶Umut#8895 in the U.S.From the Turkish umut, 'hope'▶Warden#8906 in the U.S.From the Old English weard, 'a guard/watch', hence 'a guardian; a watchman; a keeper'; a word/s▶Worthy#8910 in the U.S.From the English word worthy, 'having worth; deserving; of merit/value' (also an English surnam▶Yarrow#8922 in the U.S.From the English word yarrow (Old English gearwe), 'the yarrow plant', a wild flowering herb lo▶Catcher#8986 in the U.S.Catcher is an English word used as a given name: literally 'one who catches,' and most recogniz▶Alize#8987 in the U.S.From the French alize, 'a trade wind; a steady sea breeze'; also used as a modern coinage; used▶Chanz#8992 in the U.S.Chanz is a bold modern respelling of Chance, the English virtue-and-word name meaning good fort▶Banyan#9004 in the U.S.From the English word banyan, the great spreading fig tree of India — sacred in Hinduism and Bu▶Anyx#9006 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Onyx — from the Greek onyx, 'a claw/fingernail', the name of the banded ▶Ark#9015 in the U.S.From the English word ark, 'a chest; a vessel of refuge' (as in Noah's Ark, from the Hebrew tev▶Avant#9033 in the U.S.From the French avant, 'before; forward; ahead' (as in avant-garde); a word-name; we note the w▶Avante#9034 in the U.S.A modern form of Avant — from the French avant, 'before; forward; ahead'; also read as a Da-/A-▶Brilliant#9036 in the U.S.From the English word brilliant, 'shining brightly; sparkling; splendid; exceptionally clever' ▶Banjo#9059 in the U.S.From the word banjo — the stringed musical instrument; also famous as an Australian nickname (t▶Blayde#9070 in the U.S.A spelling of Blade — from the Old English blaed, 'a leaf; a cutting edge/sword'; we note the w▶Boss#9072 in the U.S.From the word boss, 'a leader; a chief; the one in charge' (from the Dutch baas, 'master'); a w▶Bravery#9075 in the U.S.From the English word bravery, 'courage; fearlessness; boldness in facing danger' (a virtue-nam▶Brick#9082 in the U.S.From the word brick, 'a block of baked clay' — connoting 'solid; dependable; sturdy'; also a sh▶Britain#9084 in the U.S.From Britain — the island/nation, 'the land of the Britons' (from the Celtic Pretani); a place/▶Shadoe#9084 in the U.S.Shadoe is a stylized respelling of the English word 'shadow' (Old English sceadu, 'shade, shado▶Charming#9107 in the U.S.From the English word charming, 'delightful; attractive; captivating' (as in Prince Charming); ▶Chevelle#9112 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing the Chevrolet Chevelle (a classic car) and the French chevelle; used for▶Choszen#9116 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Chosen — from the English word, 'selected; picked out; specially favored▶Cartel#9124 in the U.S.Cartel is a modern word-name drawn from the English word 'cartel.' The word comes through Frenc▶Court#9132 in the U.S.A short form of Courtney ('from the court; a courtier', from the Old French curt) and a word fo▶Coyote#9133 in the U.S.From coyote — the wild canine of the Americas, from the Nahuatl coyotl; a trickster figure in m▶Crash#9134 in the U.S.From the word crash, 'a sudden loud collision' — used as a bold nickname connoting energy and d▶Dasani#9158 in the U.S.A modern name, coined as a bottled-water brand (with no fixed etymology) and used as a given na▶Emperor#9158 in the U.S.The English word 'emperor,' used plainly as a name — the sovereign ruler of an empire. It comes▶Dasher#9159 in the U.S.From the word dasher, 'one who dashes; a swift, spirited runner' (also one of Santa's reindeer)▶Garnet#9184 in the U.S.From the English word garnet, the deep-red gemstone, whose name traces to the Latin granatum ('▶Draken#9197 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Draco/drakon ('a dragon/serpent', Greek) and Drake; no single ▶Hasten#9207 in the U.S.Hasten is the English verb 'to hasten', 'to hurry; to move swiftly', from haste (via Old French▶Eleven#9208 in the U.S.From the number eleven — used as a modern number/word-name (also a character name in popular cu▶Hayven#9210 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Haven, the English word for 'a safe place; harbor; refuge' (Old English ha▶Elite#9212 in the U.S.From the English word elite, 'the best; the select few; superior' (from the French elite, 'chos▶Ilham#9225 in the U.S.Ilham is an Arabic word meaning 'inspiration'. In religious usage it carries the specific sense▶Favor#9241 in the U.S.From the word favor — 'approval; goodwill; a kindness; grace' (from the Latin favor); a virtue/▶Fortune#9245 in the U.S.From the word fortune — 'luck; fate; prosperity' (from the Latin Fortuna, the goddess of fortun▶Frost#9249 in the U.S.From the word frost — 'frozen dew; a covering of ice', also an English surname (a nickname for ▶God#9262 in the U.S.From the word God — 'the supreme being; the divine creator'; a devotional word-name; we note th▶Harmony#9278 in the U.S.From the word harmony — 'concord; agreement; a pleasing arrangement' (from the Greek harmonia);▶Skipper#9312 in the U.S.The English word skipper, 'the captain of a ship or team,' from the Dutch schipper. Long used a▶Keen#9355 in the U.S.Keen works both as the English adjective 'keen,' meaning sharp, eager and quick-witted, and as ▶Jewel#9359 in the U.S.From the word jewel — 'a precious gem/ornament' (from the Old French joel); a word/gem-name, mo▶Jewelz#9360 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Jewels/Jules — variously 'precious gems' (from jewel) and 'youthful; dow▶Jovie#9373 in the U.S.A modern name from jovial/Jovian — from the Latin Jovis (Jupiter), connoting 'joyful; merry; of▶Jubilee#9377 in the U.S.From the word jubilee — 'a joyful celebration; a special anniversary; a year of release' (from ▶Kaos#9390 in the U.S.A spelling of Chaos — from the Greek khaos, 'the void; the formless primordial state before cre▶Klover#9449 in the U.S.A spelling of Clover — from the word for the plant (from the Old English clafre), connoting luc▶Kiing#9459 in the U.S.Kiing is a modern doubled-vowel respelling of King, the English word for a male sovereign, used▶Lyriq#9496 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Lyric — from the English/Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre; the words of a son▶Odyssey#9507 in the U.S.The English word for a long, eventful journey, taken from the title of Homer's epic the Odyssey▶Majik#9509 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word Magic — from the Greek/Latin magike, 'the art of magic; enchant▶Oracle#9513 in the U.S.The English word for a source of prophecy or wise counsel, from Latin oraculum, from orare ('to▶Matrix#9526 in the U.S.From the word matrix — from the Latin matrix, 'a womb; a source/origin; a breeding female' (fro▶Maveryk#9529 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Maverick — from the American English word, 'an unbranded calf; an indepe▶Mellow#9537 in the U.S.From the English word mellow — 'soft; smooth; ripe; relaxed and easygoing'; a modern word-name;▶Neji#9580 in the U.S.From the Japanese neji, 'a screw; a spiral/twist'; best known as an anime character name; we no▶Omen#9601 in the U.S.From the word omen — from the Latin omen, 'a sign; a portent; a prophetic token'; a modern word▶Oso#9612 in the U.S.From the Spanish oso, 'a bear' (from the Latin ursus); a word/nature name, a symbol of strength▶Parley#9619 in the U.S.From the word parley — from the French parler, 'to speak', hence 'a discussion; a conference/ne▶Phoenixx#9625 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Phoenix — from the Greek phoinix, 'the phoenix (a mythical bird reborn f▶Prayer#9632 in the U.S.From the English word prayer — 'a devout petition/entreaty to God'; a modern virtue/word-name; ▶Redd#9646 in the U.S.A spelling of Red — from the English word/nickname 'red', for red hair or a ruddy complexion; a▶Avantae#9655 in the U.S.Avantae is a modern American coinage built on Avante or Avant, which come from the French word ▶Sayge#9693 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Sage — from the Latin/French, 'wise; a wise one'; also the aromatic herb▶Wizdom#9694 in the U.S.Wizdom is a respelled form of the English word 'wisdom' — the quality of sound judgment and ins▶Wysdom#9698 in the U.S.Wysdom is plainly a stylized respelling of the English word 'wisdom' — good judgment, insight —▶Brenin#9711 in the U.S.From the Welsh 'brenin', 'king' — a bold, regal word used as a given name. A striking, meaning-▶Solo#9718 in the U.S.From the Italian/Latin solo, 'alone; single; on one's own'; a word-name; also a well-known film▶Summer#9723 in the U.S.From the English word summer — 'the warm season'; a nature/word-name; much more often a girls' ▶Tracer#9751 in the U.S.From the English word tracer — 'one who traces/tracks; a marker'; a modern word/gaming name; we▶Trinity#9759 in the U.S.From the English word trinity — from the Latin trinitas, 'a threefold unity'; the Christian Hol▶Triumph#9761 in the U.S.From the English word triumph — from the Latin triumphus, 'a great victory; a celebration of vi▶Tyke#9767 in the U.S.From the English word tyke — from the Old Norse tik, variously 'a small child/little one' (affe▶Action#9768 in the U.S.The English word 'action' — movement, doing, decisive energy — used directly as a bold word-nam▶Valiant#9778 in the U.S.From the English word valiant — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong', hence 'brave; courageous▶Wood#9802 in the U.S.From the English word/surname wood — 'a wood/forest; dweller by the woods'; a nature/word name;▶Believe#9869 in the U.S.The English word 'believe' — to trust, to have faith or conviction — used as a virtue name, in ▶Buzz#9897 in the U.S.A nickname turned given name — famous through astronaut Buzz Aldrin and the character Buzz Ligh▶Amazing#9924 in the U.S.From the English word amazing — 'wonderful; astonishing; causing great wonder'; a modern virtue▶Autumn#9981 in the U.S.From the English word autumn — 'the fall season; harvest time' (from the Latin autumnus); a nat▶Axis#9986 in the U.S.From the English/Latin axis, 'a central line around which a body rotates; a pivot/axle'; a word▶Dominion#9996 in the U.S.Dominion is the English word for rule or sovereignty, from Latin dominium, 'ownership, lordship▶Blayz#10011 in the U.S.A spelling of Blaze — from the English 'a blaze; a bright flame/fire' (also linked to Blaise); ▶Boomer#10014 in the U.S.From the English 'boomer' — variously 'one who booms/thrives; a large or loud one; a nickname f▶Brazen#10019 in the U.S.From the English word brazen — 'bold; fearless; unashamed' (originally 'made of brass', from th▶Brighten#10024 in the U.S.Variously from the English word brighten ('to make bright/lighter') and a spelling of Brighton ▶Carbon#10036 in the U.S.From the English/Latin carbo, 'coal; charcoal'; the chemical element carbon, the basis of all k▶Chantz#10051 in the U.S.A spelling of Chance — from the English 'chance; good fortune; a favorable opportunity' (from t▶Cub#10072 in the U.S.From the English word cub — 'a young bear, lion, or fox; a young/inexperienced one'; a nickname▶Dice#10127 in the U.S.From the English word dice — 'small cubes marked with numbers, used in games of chance' (from t▶Divin#10130 in the U.S.From the French/Latin divin/divinus, 'divine; heavenly; godlike; of God'; a word-name used espe▶Flynt#10182 in the U.S.A spelling of Flint — from the Old English flint, 'a hard grey stone (used to strike fire); a s▶General#10195 in the U.S.From the English word general — 'a high-ranking military commander; universal/of the whole' (fr▶Godson#10206 in the U.S.From the English 'godson' — 'a male godchild; one sponsored at baptism'; also read as 'a son of▶Hope#10245 in the U.S.An English virtue name from the word 'hope', 'expectation; trust; confident desire'; more commo▶Icon#10251 in the U.S.A modern word-name from the English 'icon', 'an image; a symbol; a revered figure' (from the Gr▶Perfect#10316 in the U.S.The English word perfect, 'complete; flawless; whole,' used directly as a given name in the vir▶Lawyer#10344 in the U.S.The English word 'lawyer' (from 'law', Old English 'lagu') used as a given name in the early-19▶Sundance#10347 in the U.S.An American word-name evoking the 'sun dance,' a sacred ceremony of several Plains nations, and▶Magnum#10360 in the U.S.Magnum is the Latin word magnum, 'great' or 'large', the neuter form of magnus. As a rare given▶Lyte#10371 in the U.S.Lyte is a modern respelling of the English word 'light' (and a rare surname), used as a sleek o▶Malo#10375 in the U.S.Malo has several honest readings, and we give them all. It is the name of a sixth-century Breto▶Ryse#10393 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the English word Rise ('to ascend; go upward; a rising'), used as a word▶Meek#10408 in the U.S.Meek is the English word 'meek,' meaning 'gentle, humble, mild,' used here as a one-syllable wo▶Messyah#10411 in the U.S.A respelling of the word Messiah, from the Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one.' Stated plainly and ▶Legacee#10458 in the U.S.A spelling of Legacy, from the English word 'legacy', 'something handed down; an inheritance' (▶Lobo#10470 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Portuguese lobo, 'wolf' — a nature word that also survives as a surname. U▶Lyrick#10486 in the U.S.A -ck spelling of the word name Lyric, from the Greek lyrikos, 'singing to the lyre; songlike,'▶Marvelous#10504 in the U.S.The English word Marvelous, 'wonderful; causing wonder; astonishing,' used as an aspirational v▶Master#10505 in the U.S.The English word Master, from the Latin magister, 'one in command; teacher; a skilled expert' —▶Pilot#10518 in the U.S.The English word for one who steers a ship or flies an aircraft, reaching English through Frenc▶Racer#10546 in the U.S.Racer is an English word-name, taken straight from racer, 'one who races' or 'a fast runner or ▶Strummer#10562 in the U.S.Strummer is an English word and occupational-style surname from 'strum,' to sweep the strings o▶Nike#10567 in the U.S.From the Greek Nike, 'victory' — the winged goddess of victory in Greek myth, and the root of t▶Noir#10578 in the U.S.From the French noir, 'black' — also evoking film noir's shadowy, stylish mood. A bold, single-▶North#10581 in the U.S.From the English word north, the direction — evoking the compass, the North Star, and a sense o▶Oceann#10591 in the U.S.A spelling of Ocean, the vast body of water — a nature word name evoking depth, calm, and the s▶Squire#10599 in the U.S.Squire is an English title turned name, from the Old French escuier, a shield-bearer, itself fr▶Premier#10619 in the U.S.A word name — 'premier,' meaning 'first; foremost; leading' (from French premier, Latin primari▶Quay#10623 in the U.S.A word name from 'quay,' a wharf or landing place along water (via Old French/Celtic). Short an▶Real#10638 in the U.S.A word name — 'real,' meaning 'genuine; authentic' — worn as a modern given name; separately th▶Regal#10639 in the U.S.A word name — 'regal,' meaning 'kingly; royal; majestic' (from Latin regalis, 'of a king'). Wor▶Rhema#10647 in the U.S.From the Greek rhema, 'a spoken word; an utterance' — a term meaningful in Christian theology (▶Three#10688 in the U.S.The English number-word three, used plainly as a modern word-name — sometimes marking a birth o▶Savant#10698 in the U.S.A word name — 'savant,' a learned person or scholar (from French savoir, 'to know'; Latin saper▶Sevenn#10704 in the U.S.A modern double-n spelling of Seven, the number word — long tied to luck and completeness. Also▶Skai#10722 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word name Sky, from the everyday English word for the heavens above.▶Smokey#10724 in the U.S.From the English word smoky, used as a nickname and given name. Familiar through Smokey Bear an▶Starling#10730 in the U.S.From the English word for the small, glossy songbird, also an established surname. A modern nat▶Temple#10755 in the U.S.From the English word temple, 'a place of worship,' and an established surname (originally for ▶Theory#10763 in the U.S.From the English word theory, 'a system of ideas or explanation,' from Greek theoria, 'contempl▶Topper#10773 in the U.S.From the English word topper, 'one at the top' or 'the best,' and a jaunty nickname (also a top▶Trew#10779 in the U.S.A short name reading as a respelling of the word 'true' (loyal, genuine) and also an English su▶Trigger#10783 in the U.S.From the English word trigger, 'a lever that sets something off,' also a famous horse's name (R▶Trooper#10784 in the U.S.From the English word trooper, 'a soldier' or, affectionately, 'a steadfast, uncomplaining pers▶Valley#10796 in the U.S.Valley is an English word name — 'a low stretch of land between hills or mountains,' from Old F▶Ventus#10803 in the U.S.Ventus is the Latin word for 'wind.' As a given name it is fresh and modern, boosted by a Kingd▶Wild#10819 in the U.S.Wild is an English word name — 'untamed; free; natural,' from Old English wilde. A bold, free-s▶Wraith#10823 in the U.S.Wraith is an English/Scots word for 'a ghost; an apparition,' of uncertain older origin. As a g▶Wyze#10829 in the U.S.Wyze is a modern respelling of the English word 'wise' ('having good judgment; learned'), used ▶Ashkii#10852 in the U.S.From the Navajo (Dine) word 'ashkii', 'boy.' A plain, grounded name drawn straight from the Din▶Zero#10875 in the U.S.The English word and number zero, used as a striking word-name. From the Arabic sifr ('empty') ▶Admiral#10895 in the U.S.Admiral is the English naval rank pressed into service as a first name. The word travels from A▶Archangel#10911 in the U.S.The English word archangel, from the Greek archangelos, 'chief messenger' (archi-, 'chief' + an▶Chantry#10914 in the U.S.Chantry is an English word turned given name: a chantry was a chapel or endowment funding pries▶Acesen#10917 in the U.S.Acesen reads as a modern American coinage, apparently built on the word 'ace' (top, expert) wit▶Acey#10918 in the U.S.Acey reads as a modern American given name spun from the word 'ace' (top, number one, expert) —▶Aceyon#10919 in the U.S.Aceyon reads as a modern American coinage, apparently extending 'ace' or Acey with an -on endin▶Aroyal#10925 in the U.S.Aroyal is a modern coinage: the English word 'royal' with an added A- prefix, a common pattern ▶Alfa#10962 in the U.S.A word-name from Alfa, a spelling of alpha, the first Greek letter and the NATO phonetic code w▶Almighty#10969 in the U.S.Almighty is an English word-name from 'all-powerful,' historically a title for God ('the Almigh▶Barren#10981 in the U.S.As spelled, Barren is the English word barren — 'unable to bear fruit, crops, or children; blea▶Auburn#11034 in the U.S.Auburn is an English color word for a reddish-brown shade (ultimately from Latin 'alburnus,' 'w▶Aureus#11035 in the U.S.Aureus is a Latin word meaning 'golden, of gold,' also the name of an ancient Roman gold coin. ▶Auric#11036 in the U.S.Auric is an English word meaning 'of or containing gold,' from Latin 'aurum' ('gold'). It is al▶Axios#11047 in the U.S.From the Greek axios, 'worthy; deserving' - a word famously proclaimed at Orthodox ordinations ▶Culture#11094 in the U.S.The English word 'culture' — the arts, customs and shared achievements of a people — from the L▶Cougar#11097 in the U.S.Cougar is used as a given name straight from the English word for the cougar, also called the m▶Ecko#11102 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Echo — a returning sound — from the Greek nymph Echo of myth; also known a▶Chaos#11112 in the U.S.From the Greek Chaos, the vast primordial void that, in Hesiod's Theogony, existed before all c▶Burl#11118 in the U.S.From the English word burl, 'a knot or rounded outgrowth in wood' (prized by woodworkers), or f▶Caidence#11125 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cadence, from the Latin cadentia ('a falling'), used in music for 'rhyth▶Coal#11128 in the U.S.The English word 'coal' used as a name, and also a respelling of Cole (from the Middle English ▶Clever#11158 in the U.S.The English word Clever used as a given name, 'quick-witted; bright; skillful.' A rare word-nam▶Cope#11164 in the U.S.From the English surname and word Cope, originally 'a cloak; cape; long ecclesiastical mantle' ▶Dagger#11181 in the U.S.The English word dagger, 'a short pointed blade,' used as a bold, edgy word-name. No traditiona▶Day#11182 in the U.S.From the English word and surname Day — 'daytime; daylight; a fresh day' — the surname sometime▶
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Short, sharp picks dominate: King, Crew, Colt and Sage all place strongly in recent U.S. data. Saint and Onyx are the fastest-moving newcomers.