Vietnamese Names for Boys

A common Vietnamese name with a bright meaning, predominantly used for boys, though occasionally given to girls. The predominantly feminine form however is Huệ.
 
Outside of Vietnamese circles, it may be associated with Huy Fong Foods, an American hot sauce company, founded by Vietnamese refugee now billionaire David Tran, along with actor Ke Huy Quan, social-media famous chef Huy Tran, Vietnamese composer, Huy Du, DIY and decor influencer Huy Beto. 
 
The name is also a unisex Ancient Egyptian name, often used as a nickname for Amenhotep. It was borne by a number of advisors and viceroys throughout the Egyptian period and may also be written as Hui. The exact meaning or origin on the nickname is unknown, but borrowing from Amenhotep, it could mean "Amon is satisfied".
 
Huy is also the name of Belgium city that takes its name from the River Hoyoux.

An Asian name that may be thought of as an English word name, for better or worse.

Long

One of the most familiar Vietnamese names, yet still hard on the Western tongue. 

Nguyen

Cadao

A common Vietnamese name heard evenly for boys and girls in the U.S.  Sounds like tahn or tong, depending on what part of Vietnam you come from.

Vietnamese Names for Boys

The names

Huy

Long

Nguyen

Cadao

Thanh