Malta is an island situated near southern Italy. This island is known for its rich history and traditions dating back to the Neolithic era. Speaking of traditions, the Maltese baby names are also quite popular, which we have listed this article for you. You will notice that most of these Maltese names are popular English names. This is because Maltese surrendered themselves to the British empire in the 1800s and gained their independence in 1964. Since this island is strategically located in the ocean, Britain, and Spain tried to use it as a naval base, with only the British succeeding in the conquest. Even after independence, Malta continues to have a British touch to most of its traditions, including its names. Take a look at these monikers that have a touch of Maltese and English.
Maltese Baby Names For Boys
1. Aaron
This Biblical name, meaning ‘mountain of strength’, has always been a favorite with the people of Malta. In fact, it maintained itself as one of the top 50 names for boys for several decades. Another positive point about this name is that it won’t go out of style, despite being a Biblical name.
2. Aiden
Aiden, with an ‘e’, is a popular Maltese spelling of the Irish name Aidan, meaning ‘little fire’. The original moniker originated as a short form of the name Aodh, the name of the Celtic God of fire and sun. And this version of Aidan came into forefront when actress Tracey Gold used it for her son.
3. Andre
Andre is at the forefront of popularity right now. It has the perfect style, sophistication, and aura that screams ‘I don’t care’. Andre is the French version of Andrew and means ‘man’. Andre Kirk Agassi, the American tennis player, is its most famous bearer.
4. Andrew
Andrew is a name with a strong staying power. It has consistently remained in the top 20 list for decades, primarily because of its Biblical reference. The shortened versions such as Drew and Andy will make cool nicknames. Andrew is the anglicized version of the Greek name Andreas and means ‘manly and brave’.
5. Christopher
The flexibility of Christopher in terms of nicknames and spelling has made it a popular name all across the world. If you want, you can tweak it a bit to make it more amiable. This traditional English name is taken from Greek name ‘Kristophorus’, which means ‘Christ-bearer’.
6. Dean
This moniker will always be associated with Dean Moriarty, a free-spirited, spontaneous, and adventurous character, which struck a chord with many people when it released. It’s a simple, straightforward, and no-nonsense name with an authoritative sound. The meaning of Dean is ‘supervisor or valley’.
7. Denzel
This old Cornish name, meaning ‘from the high stronghold’ got a new identity altogether through Denzel Washington, the American actor. And ever since, there has been an outburst of Denzels all over the world. It’s said that the actor was named after his father, Dr. Denzel, who delivered him.
8. Elias
Elias is an excellent alternative to common Elijah. It isn’t as trendy or overused as the original, and has a sweet sound as well. And it also happens to be the middle name of Walt Disney. Elias is the Greek form of the name Elijah and means ‘Yahweh is God’.
9. Fleming
This English name, meaning ‘man from Flanders’, always brings Stephen Fleming, the New Zealand cricketer to mind. But it has been in use in England and its surrounding regions, including Malta since the Middle Ages and has been borne by some saints as well.
10. Isaac
Isaac, one of the oldest Biblical names borne by the son of Abraham has enjoyed persistent usage in Malta. The star point of this name is that it has been borne by several accomplished people such as inventors, Nobel laureates, physicists, violinists, composers, and more.
11. Jake
Jake is an out and out informal name. It’s snappy, short, strong, perfect for parents who want to stick to their traditional roots, but do not shy away from moving on with the generation. Jake is a variant of the name Jack and means ‘God is gracious’.
12. Joseph
The average position of Joseph in the past 100 years is number ten. Now that speaks a lot about the popularity and usage of this name. The dignified resonance and strong but humble sound has brought Joseph where it is today. Joseph is the English form of Yosef and means ‘God shall add another son’.
13. Kaiden
Kaiden, derived from the Gaelic word ‘cadain’, meaning ‘battler’, is a relatively modern name as it originated only this century. Earlier, Kaiden was distinct to the US, but is now beginning to catch up in European countries as well, including Malta.
14. Kenneth
Kenneth has experienced great success in Malta over the last century. This ‘handsome’ name also has several nickname options such as Ken and Kenny. And its Scottish flavor makes it even more pleasant. The name Kenneth means ‘born of fire or handsome’.
15. Liam
Since Liam showed mild usage until 1990 and jumped in popularity in 1993, it would be safe to assume that Liam Neeson of “Schindler’s List” influenced the appeal of this name. And since then, Liam has been climbing up the charts every year. Liam is the Irish variant of the traditional name William and means ‘valiant protector’.
16. Lude
Lude, the Czech version of Louis, is more popular than ever now, especially in Malta. And we feel this classic, royal name can be revived in America too, but for that, you need to start seeing beyond Lewis and Louis. The name Lude means ‘renowned warrior’.
17. Luis
Luis is quite famous in the Hispanic families, as it adds an exotic touch to a bland surname. And the popularity of this name refuses to go down, so it’s also sure to age well. Luis, the Spanish form of Ludwig, is derived from Germanic elements, meaning ‘famous warrior’.
18. Luke
Luke, the colloquial form of Lucas, meaning ‘man from Lucania’, is a name of choice for parents among the English speaking countries. It’s perfect for parents looking for casual and laid back, short names for their little one.
19. Marcellino
Marcellino is the Spanish variant of Mark, and means ‘warlike’. This moniker caught up in the early 50s after lagging behind other apostle names such as Paul and Peter for years. A few famous bearers of this name include Marcellino Lucchi, the Italian motorcycle racer and Marcellino Pipite, the former foreign minister of Vanuatu.
20. Mark
There’s absolutely no chance of going wrong with a name like Mark. It is an ageless, classic and has the characteristic virility and strength. It’s really surprising that despite being a mythological name, Mark didn’t get serious use until the 17th century. The name Mark means ‘God of War’.
21. Matthew
Matthew, the English name of Hebrew origin, ranks quite high in Ireland, UK, Scotland, and Malta. Despite a hundred years of usage, there is nothing about Matthew that feels dated even a wee bit. Matthew means ‘gift of God’.
22. Matthias
If you think Matthew sounds a bit ancient (even though it isn’t), you can go for its macho and appealing variation Matthias. This variant is well used in the Hispanic communities residing in Malta, where it holds the 15th spot. The name Matthias means ‘gift of God’.
23. Michael
Needless to say, Michael is an extremely popular name all over the world, just on par with James, John, and William. It’s timeless, ageless, and never sounds old fashioned. Michael originates from Hebrew word ‘Mikhael’, meaning ‘Who is like God?’
24. Mirko
Mirko, meaning ‘peace and celebration’, originated as a diminutive of Miroslav, but is now used on its own. It’s one of those names that works amazingly well for a young boy and even transitions nicely into adulthood. It’s also a lovely option for parents who’re weary of names such as Mark or Marcus.
25. Nathan
Nathan is technically a Biblical moniker, but the roots are considered obscure. Nathan owes much of its popularity to its simplicity, gentle strength, and masculine sound. Nathan is derived from the Hebrew language, meaning ‘He has given’.
26. Parr
Parr is one of the least used English origin names and means ‘enclosure’. It may sound a bit odd as a first name, but you can definitely consider it as a middle name.
27. Peter
Peter has for long been a favorite baby boy name in Malta. It is derived from Greek word ‘petros’ meaning ‘stone or rock’. Peter is considered a risk-free choice as it is strong as a ‘rock’.
28. Russell
Russell is the transferred form of old French name ‘rousel’ and means ‘little red one’. It was initially given to people with red hair, but later became a noble name used throughout the English-speaking world. This moniker is gentle, yet manly, classic, but modern sounding.