11 Letter Boy Names

Christopher derived from the Greek Christophoros, which is composed of the elements Christos, referring to Christ, and phero, meaning "to bear."

Bartholomew is an apostle's name that's been out of favor for centuries but might appeal again to the parent in search of an old but rare choice. The challenge could be to avoid the Simpson-ish nickname. That character, by the way, has the full name of Bartholomew JoJo Simpson, and creator Matt Groening came up with Bart as an--uh oh--anagram for brat. Two old alternate nicknames are Barty and Tolly.

This Roman Emperor's name has long been considered too grand for an American boy. But in this era of children named Augustine and Atticus, it just may be prime for an unlikely comeback.

Everybody knows Huckleberry Finn, the Mark Twain character named, Twain said, for the 19th century slang term for "humble." A few modern parents have put it on a birth certificate, including "Man Vs. Wild" star Bear Grylls, who, like many parents, will call the boy the much more manageable Huck. It was also the name of a child on TV's West Wing,

Macallister as a first name is attracting new attention as the name chosen by Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and venture capitalist Zack Bogue for their young son. Macallister is usually heard as a patronymic surname, meaning son of Alasdair or Alistair or any one of the spellings of the Scottish form of Alexander. Like all other names of this type, Macallister leads to the cute short form Mac.

The Christian name of the dashing Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice— it was his mother's maiden name— is just one of several Fitz names, including Fitzroy, Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, that could be used to honor a dad named William, Roy, Gerald or Patrick.

Meaning "golden flower", this name was borne by a semi-legendary 3rd century saint.

One for the truly adventurous baby namers, or perhaps an unexpected middle name to liven up a more traditional first. But on trend short form Bo does make it feel a little more accessible.

In Choctaw culture, new names were given after major life events. This would have been bestowed on a man following a hunting achievement.

Unique baby name and poetic Gallic choice. Guillaume Apollinaire was a French poet and novelist active in the early 20th century arts community, who is said to have coined the terms cubism and surrealism. He based his unique surname de plume on his Polish middle name, Apolinary.

This is a Spanish variation of Maximilian that has begun to gain some popularity. It has a luxurious feel -- maybe it's the suggestion of "millions"? -- but this is one of those Spanish baby names that come with Anglicized nicknames that can make it work across cultures.

A surname with a badass sound but humble origins: nothing to do with danger or anger, Angerville means "Asgeirr's settlement". Older Brits may remember Dangerfield,/i> as a 1990s crime drama.

Quantavious appears to be a modern created name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. Linguistically, it may incorporate the prefix 'Quant-', which could relate to the Latin 'quantum' (meaning 'amount' or 'how much') or simply be chosen for its distinctive sound. The suffix '-avious' shares phonetic patterns with classical names ending in '-avius'. The name demonstrates the trend toward unique, multisyllabic names with distinctive sounds that became increasingly popular from the 1980s onward. Usage data shows Quantavious has remained relatively uncommon but persistent in American naming practices. The name exemplifies contemporary naming creativity, combining distinctive sounds to create a unique identity without direct ties to traditional naming sources.

This name will forever be associated with the Bard and would likely prove hard to live up to. It might be cool for a pet though.

This extravagant name of a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher could make for a bold alternative to Alexander.

The Old French name of the Frankish king Charles the Great (742-814), which surprisingly remained in the Top 500 in France until the mid-20th century.

Nogivenname is an unusual masculine placeholder designation rather than a traditional name. It literally indicates the absence of a given name and appears in official records when a child hasn't been assigned a name at birth or in certain administrative contexts. Unlike conventional names with cultural or linguistic origins, Nogivenname is purely functional and descriptive. This designation might appear temporarily on hospital records, birth certificates awaiting amendment, or in databases where a name field cannot be left blank. It's not intended as a permanent name but rather as an administrative solution. In some cases, cultural traditions involve waiting periods before naming children, leading to this temporary designation. Despite its appearance in name databases, Nogivenname isn't chosen by parents as an actual name but represents a transitional state in the naming process.

We see no reason to add an extra "L" to Maximilian -- it's long enough as is.

Farquharson is a masculine Scottish surname now occasionally used as a given name. Derived from the Gaelic 'Fearchar' meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved' combined with 'son,' it literally translates to 'son of Farquhar.' As a prominent Scottish clan name from Aberdeenshire with a history dating back to the 14th century, Farquharson carries significant historical and cultural heritage. While rare as a first name, it represents a distinctive option for those with Scottish ancestry seeking to honor familial connections. The name has a dignified, traditional quality with its multi-syllabic structure and rich historical associations. As with many surnames adapted to first-name usage, Farquharson appeals most to families with personal connections to Scottish heritage or to the surname itself.

Maximillion is an elaborate, extended form of the Latin name Maximilian, itself derived from Maximus, meaning 'greatest.' This masculine name offers a grandiose quality while maintaining aristocratic roots. Relatively uncommon, Maximillion appears occasionally in English-speaking countries as parents seek distinctive alternatives to the more common Max or Maximilian. The name carries associations of abundance and magnitude, literally suggesting 'a million to the max.' Popularized somewhat by notable bearers like fashion designer Maximillion Cooper, the name conveys ambition and expansiveness. While not ranking on most popularity charts, Maximillion appeals to parents desiring a formal, sophisticated name with built-in nickname options like Max or Milo.