Sylvester

Latin, "wood, forest"

Casper and Felix have moved way beyond any “but what about the cartoon character?” concerns, and it’s high time Sylvester did too.

From its woodland origins — the same as Sylvie and Silas — Sylvester feels connected to nature: wild, peaceful, mysterious, even ethereal.

Yet it’s also a spiritual and seasonal name, belonging to several popes including a saint. St Sylvester’s day is 31 December, known as Silvester in German, and accordingly the name has become connected with traditions bidding farewell to the old year.

Sylvester might appeal if you like long classical boy names like Lysander and Augustine, mixed with the warm, cuddly sound of Chester.