Three Letter Boy Names

Nil

Catalan and Russian variation of Neil, Irish

"cloud"

Better to stick with the Neil spelling in the US, where the word "nil" also means "zero." But this is a Top Ten name in Catalonia.

Nen

Egyptian

"ancient waters"

Couldn't be simpler...or more worldly — though it could lead to some head-scratching.

Neo

Latin or Tswana

"new or gift"

This nouveau name of Keanu Reeves's character in The Matrix has not enjoyed the same burst of popularity as its female counterpart, Trinity, but it definitely sounds, well, newer. Neo Rauch is an…

Nev

Diminutive of Yaniv, Hebrew; Neville, English; or Nevin, Irish

"he will prosper; new town; holy"

Short and strong multicultural option for a son. Nev Schulman (born Yaniv) is the creator of the MTV series Catfish .

Nic

Nic is a masculine name that functions as a short form of Nicholas or Dominic. It derives from the Greek 'nikē' meaning 'victory' when used as a diminutive of Nicholas. As a standalone name, Nic has…

Nik

Nik is a short, masculine name that serves as a diminutive form of Nicholas or Nikolas, which derive from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' This concise variant maintains the…

Nas

Nas is a masculine name with diverse origins. In Arabic, it means 'people' and can be a shortened form of names like Nasir ('helper' or 'protector'). It gained recognition in Western culture…

Nin

Literary name, meaning unknown

Better hold off and hope for a daughter so you can name her Anais.

Nir

Hebrew

"plowed field"

Short, simple international names like this make distinctive middle name possibilities. Nir also makes for a nature-oriented first name that's both straightforward and unusual. But be prepared for a…

Nur

Arabic

"light"

Oak

English tree name

"tree from the genus Quercus"

Oak, a symbol of solidity, strength, and longevity, is joining Cedar and Pine as a viable name, one that would work especially well in the middle. If you'd prefer to take the longer route to the…

Oan

Breton

"lamb"

A too-literal spin on Owen.

Obi

Short form of Obadiah or African, Igbo

"heart"

Strongly linked in the US to the complex "Star Wars" character, Obi Wan Kenobi, but also popular in Nigeria as a short form of names containing the element Obi "heart". Obi can also be a nickname for…

Obe

Obe is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Obadiah, meaning "servant of God," or it could be a short form of German names like Oberlin or Oberon.…

Oby

Oby is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Igbo (Nigerian) contexts, it often serves as a shortened form of names beginning with 'Obi-' or 'Oby-', such as Obinna, meaning 'father's…

Odo

German

"wealthy"

Odo is an ancient Germanic masculine name with rich historical connections. The more modern form is the new fashionable Otto. Most famously associated with Odo of Bayeux, the medieval bishop who…

Ody

Ody is a short, distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Odysseus, connecting it to the legendary Greek hero known for his journey and…

Odi

Odi is a compact masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Otto (wealthy), Otis (wealthy), or Odell (from the woad hill). In some Nordic contexts, it could connect…

Ole

Ole is a masculine name with strong Scandinavian roots, functioning as the Danish and Norwegian form of Olaf. Derived from the Old Norse name Óláfr, comprised of 'anu' meaning 'ancestor' and 'leifr'…

Cor

Cor is a compact masculine name with diverse origins and meanings across different cultures. In Latin, "cor" means "heart," suggesting qualities of courage and compassion. In Dutch and Scandinavian…