New Englander Baby Names While times are changing one thing that is staying the same in New England is the popularity of certain baby names.

Classic new england boy names. Wilder means wild which is the essence of a preppy baby name. Eastern Massachusetts is another story. American names for boys can include American place names like Montana and Denver American word names such as Maverick and Wilder and American hero names.

Along with Felix and Leo other British boy names in the US Top 1000 are Duncan Ellis Harvey Jasper Lewis Luca Rex and Trevor. 1608 Watertown Richard Cutler Watertown Merriam Concord Lexington Wellington Watertown Palsgrave Charlestown Swoetman Cambridge Morse Ipswich Watertown Pierce Watertown Shattuck Watertown Wolcott Salem Newbury Brookfield Thurlow Newbury Emerson Ipswich Walker Charleston Brookfield Taylor Boston Jenks Lynn Providence Ballard Lynn. Buckley is an English name meaning deer meadow.

In 2009 there were 60900 names in use in England and Wales the most popular being Oliver and Olivia. Some New England slang is specific to a particular area or state but we suspect that no matter what part of New England you call. The Greater Boston area as well as Cape Cod and the Islands seem to be largely grinder-less instead preferring either the classic sub or a smattering of different names from other regions such as hero or hoagieWithin Boston however there is even greater diversity.

Other boys names make this list because theyre classic British choices that have emigrated to the US along with other parts of the world. Let our Guide to New England slang help. Other more uniquely British names that may sound a bit too posh to American ears.

Crooner Marvin Gaye its also the real first name of playwright Neil Simon and singer Meatloaf. The name of Lily and Marshalls baby on How I Met Your Mother there is also the cartoon character Marvin the Martian. Nerdy And Geeky Baby Names 2.

New England is no different. These are the most popular boys names in England for 2016. Baby boy names popular in England include Oliver a top name throughout the United Kingdom Harry Leo and Alfie.