Five Letter Boy Names

Nigal

Variation of Nigel, Irish

"dark, black-haired"

Nigal is an occasionally-used alternate spelling of this proper-sounding name well-used throughout the United Kingdom.

Night

Word name

An ubercool and mysterious name, brought to you by director M. Night Shyamalan.

Nikka

Nikka is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Finnish contexts, it may function as a diminutive of Nikolai or Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people.' The name also appears in…

Nikko

Diminutive of Nicholas

"victory of the people"

Nico is a fun and lively nickname, full of charm, and suitable both as a full name and a short form. Nikko is a unique spelling that currently sits just outside of the US Top 1000. American rapper…

Nikos

Greek, diminutive of various names beginning with the element Niko-

Attractive, approachable, and more striking Nick alternative.

Zhion

Nills

Nills is a masculine name with Scandinavian roots, primarily serving as a variant of Nils, which itself is a Swedish and Norwegian short form of Nicholas. The name ultimately derives from the Greek…

Niño

Spanish

"young child"

Too childlike, in addition to the objectionable association with the el niño phenomenon.

Niria

Niria is typically a feminine name, though it appears listed as masculine in some collections. This melodic name may have multiple origins, potentially deriving from the Greek 'Nereis,' referring to…

Nirel

Nirel is a masculine Hebrew name that carries beautiful spiritual significance. It combines the elements 'nir' meaning 'plowed field' or 'light' with 'el' meaning 'God' or 'divine power.' The name…

Niral

Niral is a masculine name with roots in Sanskrit and Indian origins. In Sanskrit, it can mean 'unique,' 'extraordinary,' or 'without equal,' derived from 'nir' (without) and 'al' (ordinary). The name…

Niran

Thai, Hebrew, Yoruba, Arabic

"eternal; plowed field; first-born son; memory, vision; fires"

Simple, attractive, and worldly, would fit in with the Kierans and Kylans in the preschool class. It has its origins in Thai, from which it means "eternal", and in Hebrew, from which it may be a…

Nisan

Nisan is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, carrying significant cultural and seasonal importance. The name refers to the first month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar, occurring…

Nixon

English

"son of Nicholas"

A fresher spin on Jaxon, with built-in cool nickname Nix, and a great way to honor an ancestral Nick. But the association with disgraced former president Richard Nixon remains strong, which might…

Gemal

Gemal is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Arabic culture, it may be a variant spelling of Jamal or Gamal, meaning "beauty" or "handsome." The name carries dignified connotations in…

Njord

Scandinavian

"north"

Pronounced to rhyme with fjord, the Norse god of the sea's name, this would make an unorthodox choice for sea-lovers and fishermen.

Noble

Latin

"aristocratic"

With parents beginning to show an interest in virtue names for boys, this Puritan favorite just might be revived, for what could be more admirable than nobility in terms of having strength of…

Nobie

Nobie is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names containing 'noble,' reflecting qualities of dignity and moral excellence. Alternatively, it…

Cedro

Cedro is a masculine name with Latin origins, deriving from 'cedrus', meaning 'cedar tree'. The cedar has long symbolized strength, dignity, and immortality across many cultures. As a name, Cedro…

Baily

Baily is a gender-neutral name primarily used for boys, derived from the Old English term 'baili,' meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward.' Originally a surname denoting someone who held this administrative…