Soft boy names are having a moment and we are here for it. Owen, for instance… soft, gentle, and approachable. He feels warm and steady, with his arms wide open. Easy to say, easy to love… truly a timeless choice that wears well at any age and stage of life.
If you are drawn to the friendly disposition of Owen and would love more choices to consider, here are 50 name alternatives that are just as kindhearted and good-natured.
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Alternatives to Owen
- Oren — pine tree
- Oswin — God’s friend
- Edwin — rich friend
- Ewan — well-born
- Evan — God is gracious
- Bowen — son of Owen
- Arlo — between hills
- Rowan — rowan tree
- Ronan — little seal
- Nolan — champion
- Callan — rock
- Soren — stern
- Tobin — God is good
- Linus — flaxen-haired
- Wynn — blessed
- Wren — small bird
- Bowie — yellow-haired
- Winston — joyful stone
- Wendell — wanderer
- Warren — protector
- Wyatt — brave in war
- Hayes — hedged land
- Holden — deep valley
- Perry — pear tree
- Poe — peacock
- Rhodes — where roses grow
- Finn — fair
- Noah — rest
- Isaac — laughter
- Micah — like God
- Jonah — dove
- Eli — ascended
- Simon — one who hears
- Seth — appointed
- Cohen — priest
- Rueben — behold a son
- Elliot — the Lord is my God
- Ellis — benevolent
- Oliver — olive tree
- Ollie — olive branch
- Oscar — deer friend
- Otto — wealthy
- Hugo — bright mind
- Miles — merciful
- Julien — youthful
- Devon — poet
- Calvin — bald
- Lowell — little wolf
- Rhys — ardor
- Ira — watchful
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