Add These Cool, Cultured, & Quirky Aesthetic Boy Names To Your List

Do you and your partner fancy yourselves globetrotters? Is your family nomadic? Then maybe consider the name Atlas, which not only refers to a book of maps or charts but also means “enduring.”

Of Old German origin, the name Auberon means “noble” or “royal bear.” However, it’s also thought to be influenced by Oberon, the fairy king in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Maybe your baby was born in August or maybe he was conceived in the warm month. Or maybe you just love this rugged name that means “to increase.”

If this name rings a bell, it’s probably thanks in large part to actor Benicio del Toro. Meaning “blessed,” it cracked the U.S. Top 1000 in 2016.

If you’re looking for a preppy name or love the aesthetic of books — or both! — then you might choose this modern English name.

This is a short-and-sweet name for your baby boy that means “dove,” which is a lovely symbol for peace. It makes a nice (some may even say more aesthetic) alternative to similar picks like Caleb and Cohen.

Maybe it’s because of Prince Caspian in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series. Or maybe it’s because of the Caspian Sea. But something about this name just feels particularly majestic. From the Latin term Caspii, it means “white.”

This name evokes warmth and sweetness and is the perfect name for your little tike. It comes from Old English and Latin origin and means "camp of soldiers."

Clyde is just as smooth as it sounds and is a name your child’s entire class will remember. It comes from Scottish origin and is the name of a river in Glasgow. Legend has it; it runs through the veins of those with Scottish roots.

If your family has Indigenous heritage, Cree could be a beautiful tribute to your roots. The gender-neutral name comes from the Algonquian-speaking First Nations people of Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

A classic English name, Dalton has both a preppy feel and an old-world vibe (fans of Dead Poets Society will remember prep-schooler Charles Dalton). Meaning “valley town,” it evokes images of the English countryside.

Pronounced DASH-el (like “castle”), this elegant-sounding name is the anglicization of the French surname De Chiel. If you want a name with panache that also comes with a built-in nickname — “Dash” — look no further.

Are you inspired by Ireland? Do you have Irish roots? Then you might love this masculine Irish name that means “full of goodness,” just like your little one.

What makes Edison so aesthetic? It could have something to do with the aesthetic-driven trend of Edison bulbs. Meaning “son of Edith or Adam,” this name also connotes a certain creativity — a la inventor Thomas Edison.

This name doesn’t have a particularly refined meaning: “brave as a wild boar.” However, its similarity to Mt. Everest conjures up beautiful imagery.

Of English origin, Fenton means “marsh town.” Simple, cool, pleasing to the ear. Although it was originally rare when it first hit charts in the 1800s, it’s growing in popularity today.

If Fenton is too much of a mouthful for you, go for the shorter version. A cute Irish name that means “fair,” this one might evoke images of Huckleberry Finn and being in the outdoors and lazy rivers. Or Star Wars fans might like it for the character played by John Boyega.

If you and your partner are big nature lovers (maybe your little one was conceived in the great outdoors), then you might consider this name that means “woodsman; woods.”

Are you a lover of moody and neutral palettes with a masculine feel? Then you might choose this cute-but-strong name that literally means “black mixed with white.” It could match your newborn’s nursery, too!

A gender-neutral option, Greer is the Scottish contraction of the surname Gregor. It means “alert” and “watchful.”

Not only does this rugged name belong to the famous late actor Heath Ledger, but romantic bookworms might also remember the character Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights. Rugged and romantic? Sounds like a dream.

This is a classic English name that has an old-school throwback vibe that means “son of Hudd.” Over time, Hudson has seen two evolutions. First, it skyrocketed from the bottom of U.S. charts to the Top 100 over the last 20 years. Second, while historically a masculine name, it’s now considered gender-neutral.

Meaning “lord” or “studious,” this name has risen in popularity considerably thanks to the prominence of actor Idris Elba.

This Hawaiian name means “cool breeze over the mountains,” and you can’t get much more visually aesthetic than that. It also boasts a bona fide cool factor due to beloved actor Keanu Reeves.

Another Hawaiian option, this name means “warrior.” It’s also the name of a tree native to the Hawaiian islands that is popularly used in crafting boats and surfboards.

Harlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes gives this name an especially poetic feel. Of English origin, it means “tall man’s town.”

If you want to give your son a name as distinctive as Leonardo but less trendy, look to Leonidas. Like its built-in nickname, Leo, it means “lion.” It’s the perfect name for those babies born during Leo season!

French names have a way of sounding so beautiful, and Lucien is no exception. It means “light.”

If your family owns horses or you’re fascinated with the animals, and you’re looking for a strong name with a sensitive vibe, you might choose this name that means “caretaker of horses.”

For those of you looking for a truly unique aesthetic name for your son, Niven is for you. Of Scottish origin, it means “little saint” — and was given to fewer than six boys in the U.S. in 2021.

This classic Greek name that means “boundary” is perfect for stargazers who are obsessed with Orion’s Belt or the constellations in general.

Although once considered a bit stuffy, the name Quincy is seeing an uptick among millennial parents. Of French origin, it means “estate of the fifth son.”

The name of the Hindu sun god, Ravi means “conferring.” It’s also Sanskrit for “sun” (which makes sense, given the sun god connection).

If you love a strong, masculine name that has a hint of the outdoors, then you might like this name that means, well, “ridge.”

Of Irish and Hindi origin, this name means “sandalwood.” It’s a strong but lovely option for parents who like the sound of Cohen and Rowan but want something less ubiquitous.

There’s just something about names with “sh” that sound extra aesthetic. Rush, meaning “basket weaver,” manages to strike a balance between natural beauty and a sense of energy.

Derived from the French Saint Léger, Salinger’s U.S. roots come in the form of American author J.D. Salinger — best known for the 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye.

This Greek name that means “honorable” has been slowly growing in popularity, with famous people associated with it ranging from Sebastian Stan to Sebastian the crab.

For parents who predict their little one will be born with dark eyes, Sullivan could be a fitting choice — it literally means “black-eyed one.” Two more reasons to love this name? Its association with the scenic beach town of Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, and the easy nickname “Sully.”

Famed actor Stellan Skarsgård has all but made this moniker — which means “calm” — a household name.

Calling all midcentury modern lovers! The name Van gives all the MCM aesthete vibes.

Looking for something easy and breezy? This gender-neutral name means “west wind” and was, accordingly, the name of the Greek god of the west wind.

Lover of hard rock from the ‘70s? Or maybe you’re fascinated with new inventions, like a zeppelin, then you might like this unique name that means “airship.”