Coming up with names for babies can be a tricky process. The decision-making is even more difficult when the meaning of a name does not match what the parents intended it to be. As such, looking at the meaning of a name is necessary to do before deciding on one for their little ones. After all, the last thing parents want to do is give their babies names that can cause ridicule or even confusion. But that should not be confused with a bit of uniqueness that can set babies apart from others. And because strangeness now is seen as uniqueness later, perhaps choosing a name with strange meanings is the perfect choice for baby boys.
Strange meanings to names can be anything from the unexpected and unusual to the name itself meaning strange. Either way, there is an oddity to the meaning that can be beautiful at the same time. And because not many parents go the route of oddity when it comes to baby name meanings, they can be sure that the name they choose that has been deemed to be strange by others may be unique to their babies alone.
Here are baby boy names with strange meanings.
10 Drake
Drake means “dragon,” according to BabyNames.com. A meaning that is wholly unexpected for the name.
Those who are named drake are likely to have a fiery personality and fiercely protect those they love.
The origin of Drake is English.
9 Miller
According to Nameberry, Miller means, “grinder of grain.” A name that expresses that of an occupation versus a deeper meaning. Something that may throw parents off when looking at the meaning of names they are choosing for their babies.
Miller is of English origin.
8 Basil
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Basil, according to Behind the Name means, “king.” This meaning may come as a surprise given that the name is that of spice and may have been what parents were expecting.
With a name meaning king, little boys with this moniker are likely to be the leader of their group of friends. Whether they choose to be kind to all or have an iron fist to lay down the law will be something parents will have to look out for as the little one ages.
The name Basil is of English origin.
7 Royce
Parents are likely to expect their babies to have a fancy meaning with the name Royce, given the pizazz and panache that surrounds it. And they would be right. This is because the name Royce means, “famous” or “son of king,” according to The Bump.
Royce is of Old German, Old English, and Old French origin.
6 Cosmo
According to CharliesNamesthe meaning of the name Cosmos is “decency,” “order,” and “beauty.”
Parents may have been anticipating a meaning that comes from the cosmos themselves. But instead, these babies named Cosmo are going to be kind to others while trying to keep life from getting chaotic. And what better way to do that than to surround themselves with a picturesque setting to do it all in?
The origin of Cosmo is Italian and English.
5 Maverick
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Depending on what parents know the word maverick to mean, the meaning of the name Maverick may come as a surprise. This is because, according to Oxford Languages, maverick can mean “an unbranded calf or yearling.” But when it comes to a name, according to FamilyEducatonMaverick means, “nonconforming” and “independent.”
Little boys who have the name Maverick are going to live life to the beat of their own drummer. At times this will be amazing to see. Others may cause some friction with those around them. But what life will never be is dull.
Maverick is of English origin.
4 Grayson
According to OhBaby! Names.com, the meaning of the name Grayson is, “son of a steward.” Parents who were expecting the meaning to be the son of something else may be perplexed by the meaning. But, per publication, the name dates back to the time of the Vikings when “greifi” meant a steward. And as the name was translated into different languages, eventually Grayson was born.
As such, little ones with this name will be the heads of large corporations and will be deeply trusted by their supervisors.
The origin of Grayson is English.
3 Phoenix
For those who want a baby that will never give up and have a hot temperament to go with that drive, then Phoenix is a great choice of name. This is because, according to Names.org, Phoenix means, “fire, flame.” It can also mean, “dark red.”
With the drive to become whatever they want to be, little boys given this name will find it hard to hold back in life.
Phoenix is of Greek origin.
2 Dawson
Many boy names mean “the son of” whatever the first part of the name is. And Dawson is no exception. This is because according to BabyNamesPedia, Dawson means, “son of David.” Something that may throw parents off a bit, given that Daw and David are to separate things. But because Dawson is another name for David, when it is all broken down, it makes sense.
Dawson is of English origin.
1 Gaston
For those parents who want a name that literally means “strange,” Gaston gets fairly close. This is because according to Nameberry, Gaston means, “the foreigner, guest.” A meaning that could also mean stranger.
With a name like Gaston, little ones will not be guests for long. The need for adventure and fun will always keep those named Gaston on the move. And when that happens, friends will be made in every corner of the world.
The name Gaston is of French origin.
Source: BabyNames.com, Nameberry, Behind the Name, The Bump, CharliesNames, Oxford Languages, FamilyEducation, OhBaby! Names.com, Names.org, BabyNamesPedia, Nameberry