

The name has a magical ring to it and we think it would be a unique choice for a baby boy.

The English name Alvin means “friend of the elves.” While the name hasn’t really taken off in the US (save for the Chipmunks) the appellation is widely used in Europe. Since 2000, the name has been on the rise in the US and more popular than ever before. This storied Irish name means “fair.” It’s had a “fair” amount of favor in recent years. The figure is notable for his wisdom and kindness. In Irish mythology, Finn MacCool is a dauntless warrior who possessed supernatural powers. It’s one of the most popular magical names on this list. The storied name is of Celtic origin and means “bear.” The name has been in the US top-500 names for boys since record-keeping began in the 1880s. ArthurĪrthur belongs to the legendary King and leader of the Nights of the Round Table.
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The name has yet to crack the US top-1000 names but we expect that to change in the coming years. Depending on how you slice it, this name can mean “fair,” or “white,” or “salt sea.” Dracoĭraco can be traced to both Greek and Latin origins as a name that means “dragon.” It’s one of the magical names on this list that is trending thanks to the Harry Potter franchise. Still, others believe it was a name coined by the ancient Romans to describe people from the Caucasus. It is considered Iranian in origin by some. The origin of the name Caspian is disputed. The name has several possible meanings including “noble,” “bearlike,” and “elf king.” The name appears in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, where it belongs to the king of the fairies. Oberon is the English form of the French appellation, Auberon. One of the old-fashioned, magical names that’s staged a comeback in recent years, Ambrose is of Latin origin and means “immortal.” It shares the same root as ambrosia, the food of the gods, that is believed to bring immortality.
