Male Names

If you think your precious baby boy is destined for something great, then why not use one of today's greatest political leaders as inspiration for his name? The following are just some of the many great ideas when naming your baby boy:

Names and meanings: Barack

In Hebrew, Barack means blessing. Barack is also the name of America's first-ever African-American president. If you think your son has a great future as someone who'll break grounds and make a name for himself, Barack is always a good choice as a name.

Names and meanings: Charles

In Old German, Charles means free man. This is also the name of England's next heir to the throne Prince Charles, famed author Charles Dickens, and naturalist Charles Darwin. If you think your son will follow Darwin's footsteps as a famed scientist and naturalist, then Charles is a good name.

Other good suggestions when naming your son are Abdullah and Dmitri. Abdullah is Arabic in origin and it mean's the servant of Allah. This is also the name of Jordan's current king. This name is perfect for someone who is devoted to religion and to his god. In Greek, the name Dmitri means earth lover. Dimitri is also the name of Russia's current president. For future earth and nature lovers who are destined to lead the world in the fight against earth's destruction, Dmitri is the perfect name for them. When deciding a name for your son, always think of something that'll make him different from the rest, and make him feel proud of who he is.

Naming your son after a Biblical character is a great idea. Names from the Bible are old and enduring. They are also full of good meanings. Read on for more information about the names taken from the characters in the Bible.

Male baby name: The meaning of “John”

The name John is Hebrew in origin. It means "God's grace." John is the name of the longest-lived of Christ's apostles, the apostle who was especially loved by Christ. It is also the name of the one who baptized Christ, John the Baptist. There are many variations of the name. Jan is its Dutch and Slavic form. The German and Swiss variant is Johan.

Names and meaning: The meaning of “Mark”

In Hebrew, the name Mark means "polite" and "shining". Mark is the name of the disciple of Peter. He was the one who wrote the Gospel of Mark. In Latin, however, the name Mark means "warlike". Many combine the name Mark with other names such as John, Francis, and Anthony to form a longer name.

Naming a baby from a Biblical character would really give your boy a meaningful and historical name. John and Mark are also the names of many famous people, from ancient kings and nobles to the celebrities of today.