College Baby Names

  1. Pratt
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "trick, craft"
    • Description:

      In British slang, a "prat" is an idiot -- enough said.
  2. Lesley
    • Davidson
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "David's son"
      • Description:

        Can be used as a middle name to honor Dad or Grandpa David.
    • Mcgill
      • Origin:

        Irish and Scottish surname
      • Meaning:

        "son of the foreigner"
      • Description:

        Despite its appearance, McGill is not related to any of the Gil- names, including Gilbert, Gilford, and Gilson. The "gill" piece is derived from the Gaelic word gall, meaning "foreigner." Yet, it could still be used to honor a Gil in your life.
    • Macalester
      • Origin:

        Variation of Macallister, Scottish
      • Meaning:

        "son of Alasdair"
      • Description:

        This Macallister variation is strongly associted with Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Unless it's your alma mater, it might be wise to stick with the original.
    • Bennington
      • Origin:

        Place-name
      • Description:

        Name of pastoral Vermont town and college sounds too stiff and starchy.
    • Barnard
      • Emmanual