Three Letter Boy Names

Sly

English word name, diminutive of Sylvester

A bit too cunning.

Sol

Spanish

"sun"

Although pinochle-playing partner Sam came out of retirement, we don't see it happening to Sol. Near soundalike Saul has more of a shot. Sol was also a Roman god/personification of the sun, and an…

Idi

African

"born during the Idd festival"

Adverse associations with the ruthless Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

Stu

Stu is a masculine name primarily used as a diminutive of Stuart, Stewart, or Stanley. Stuart and Stewart originated as Scottish surnames derived from the Old English 'stig-weard,' meaning 'household…

Tab

Modern invented name

A Hollywood agent created the name Tab Hunter and poof -- the former Arthur Gelien became a fifties teen idol. We don't advise trying this at home.

Tad

Diminutive of Thaddeus, Aramaic

"gift of God"

An approachable mini name that could go on the birth certificate, but may work best as a nickname. Full name options include Thaddeus, Theodore, and Thomas, which was the given name of Abe's son Tad…

Tin

Tin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Vietnamese, it means "belief" or "trust," making it a name with positive virtues embedded in its meaning. In Chinese culture, the name can…

Tal

Hebrew

"rain, dew"

A unisex Hebrew name often found in combination with others, as in Tal-El and Tal-Or.

Tan

Tan is a succinct masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Chinese culture, it functions as a surname but can also be a given name meaning 'sandal wood' or 'flat, peaceful land.' In…

Tah

Tah is a concise masculine name of possible multicultural origins. In Chinese traditions, it could relate to concepts of excellence or greatness, while in some African languages it might represent…

Tav

Tav is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. In Hebrew, it represents the last letter of the alphabet (ת) and carries symbolic meaning of completion or perfection. The name may…

Tay

Scottish place-name

This name of the largest river in Scotland, renowned for its salmon fishing, is usually thought of as a nickname for Taylor.

Tae

Tae is a masculine name with East Asian origins, most prominently used in Korean and Japanese cultures. In Korean, Tae (태) means 'greatness,' 'enormous,' or 'extreme,' and is often combined with…

Tew

Celtic

"warrior god"

Tew many conflicting word spellings.

Rab

Rab is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally used as a diminutive form of Robert. In Scotland, particularly in rural and Highland areas, Rab has long stood as an affectionate,…

Tyw

Tyw is an exceptionally rare masculine name with possible connections to ancient Germanic or Norse naming traditions. This compact, three-letter name might relate to Tyr (or Tiw), the Norse god of…

Tex

Place-name, nickname for state of Texas resident

Despite its rakish western charm, still remains a cowboy costume without a real persona inside.

Til

Til is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Germanic countries, it functions as a diminutive of names like Tilman or Dietrich. In Scandinavian traditions, it derives from the Old Norse…

Rob

English, diminutive of Robert

"bright fame"

Rob has claimed Bob's turf.

Ibo

African

"my people"

Ibo is short but striking. Another, unrelated but equally appealing name is Ivo.