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Jane Austen Names for Boys

If you’re looking for strength, masculinity and sophistication, you’ll find it in a Jane Austen baby name. These are names from the Georgian Era, when classic English names like Henry and Edward began mixing with those of German influence, such as Frederick and Walter.

Along with Henry and Walter, other Jane Austen names for boys in the US Top 300 include Arthur, Charles, George, Graham, James, John, Thomas, and William. For a more modern touch, consider the surname of a Jane Austen character, such as Grantley, Jones, Saunders, or Weston.

These traditional Old English baby names have lost none of their royal luster, and are shared by some of Jane Austen's bravest male literary heroes. And no, we're not just talking about Mr. Darcy. Browse our collection of Jane Austen names for boys, below.

Blake

Meaning: fair-haired, dark

Origin:English
289
Elliot

Meaning: Jehovah is God

Origin:Anglicization of Elijah or Elias
62
Nash

Meaning: by the ash tree

Origin:English
142
Arthur

Meaning: bear

Origin:Celtic
32
Philip

Meaning: lover of horses

Origin:Greek
153
Grant

Meaning: large

Origin:Scottish from French
203
Cole

Meaning: swarthy, coal black

Origin:English
148
Shepherd

Meaning: sheep hearder

Origin:Occupational name
230
Graham

Meaning: gravelly homestead

Origin:Scottish
44
Edward

Meaning: wealthy guardian

Origin:English
235
Edmund

Meaning: fortunate protector

Origin:English
280
Allen

Meaning: handsome, cheerful

Origin:English and Scottish
835
Sam

Meaning: told by God

Origin:English, diminutive of Samuel
593
Harry

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Henry
294
Frederick

Meaning: peaceful ruler

Origin:German
144
Darcy

Meaning: from Arcy

Origin:English from French, d'Arcy
727
Dawson

Meaning: son of David

Origin:English
655
King

Meaning: monarch

Origin:English
489
Stone The meaning of Stone is 'the dweller by the ...
Origin:Word name
580
Jones

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English surname derived from John
674