Boys’ Names
Alexander
It is a Greek name meaning ‘defender of men’. He can be called either Xander or Xan.
Elijah
Derived from the Hebrew name ‘Eliyyahu’ meaning, “my God is YAHWEH”, he can be called Eli.
Finley
It is the Anglicised form of the names Fionnlagh and Fionnla, from the words fionn (white, fair) and laogh (warrior, calf), therefore, meaning “fair-haired warrior.” He can go by the nickname Finn.
Gabriel
A Hebrew name meaning “God is my strength”, he can have the nickname Gabe.
Henry
It is derived from the words, haim, heim, meaning ‘home’ and ric, meaning ‘power’, ‘ruler’. He can be called Hal, Hank or Harry.
Jacob
It is derived from the Latin word Iacobus, from the Greek word (Iakobos), and Hebrew Ya’aqov). He can be called either Coby or Jake.
James
Derived from the Hebrew name, Jacob, it means “supplanter,” or one who follows. He can go by the nicknames Jay, Jim, or Jimmy.
Maxwell
It is derived from the name Maccus, meaning ‘great’ and the Old English word, wielle meaning ‘spring, pool’ or wella meaning ‘stream’. He can be called Mac.
Nathaniel
It is derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Netan’el, meaning “God has given”. He can be called either Nate or Nathan.
Oliver
It is an English name meaning, olive tree. He can go by the nickname Ollie.
Theodore
Derived from the Latin words theos (god) and dÅron (a gift), the name Theodore means “God’s gift”, you can call him Teddy.
William
It is a German name meaning, “resolute protector; will.” He can go by the nicknames Liam, Bill or Will.