Five Letter Boy Names
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Spiro
Latin
"I breathe"
Grandparents are sure to link this to disgraced Nixon vice president Spiro Agnew.
Steel
Word name
Hard and shiny, Steel projects an image that's smooth, macho...and cold to the touch.
Stepa
Stepa is a masculine name primarily used in Eastern European cultures, particularly in Russia and other Slavic countries. It functions as a diminutive or nickname form of Stepan (Russian) or Stefan,…
Steen
Steen is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Dutch origins, derived from the word for "stone" (sten in Swedish/Norwegian/Danish, steen in Dutch). As a given name, it suggests qualities of…
Stein
German
"Stone"
Steph
Steph as a masculine name is typically a shortened form of Stephen (or Steven), which derives from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland,' symbolizing honor or victory. While Steph is…
Stevy
Stevy is a masculine name functioning primarily as a diminutive or variation of Steven/Stephen, which derives from the Greek "Stephanos" meaning "crown" or "garland." This playful variation maintains…
Steve
Diminutive of Stephen or Steven
"garland, crown"
Some parents just use Steve on the birth certificate, but it doesn't have the breezy charm of trendy short forms like Max, Sam, and Jake. Regardless of how much you love Steve as a given name, it…
Stian
Norse
"wanderer"
Once popular (and still familiar) in Norway, Stian could make an interesting choice for anyone with northern European roots. It is a modern form of the Norse Stígandr, with its appealing, wanderer…
Osker
Osker is a distinctive spelling variation of the more traditional Oscar, a name with ancient Germanic roots meaning 'divine spear' or 'friend of deer.' This alternative spelling maintains the strong,…
Storm
Word name
Windswept and dramatic, but perhaps asking for trouble. Quite popular in Denmark and Sweden, where it derives from Stromr, which is a fairly common surname. Storm Thorgerson is a famous bearer of the…
Story
English word name
"an account of incidents or events"
A new unisex word name with a lot of charm, especially appropriate for the child of writers. Soleil Moon Frye named her second baby boy Story and Jenna Elfman called her son Story Elias.
Strom
German
"stream"
Irrevocably tied to long-lived, controversial South Carolina senator Strom (born James) Thurman; Strom, which sounds like an anagram of Storm, was his mother's maiden name. With a stretch, you might…
Suede
French, word name
"Swedish"
In the nineties there was a "One Life to Live" soap opera character named Suede, but few fans picked up on it. Now however, parents may be reconsidering Suede, given its similarity in sound to Sage,…
Sully
French or English
"stain or from the south meadow"
A jaunty offshoot of Sullivan, Sully will be associated by kids with the beloved character in the Pixar animated film Monsters, Inc . Some notable real-life namesakes are French poet and essayist…
Swain
English
"knight's attendant"
Old-fashioned, conjuring up an ardent suitor in a bow tie and straw boater.
Swayn
Swayn is a masculine name with Norse and Old English origins. It derives from the Old Norse name Sveinn, meaning 'boy,' 'servant,' or 'young warrior,' and is historically related to the word that…
Swede
Swede is a masculine name derived from the demonym for people from Sweden. As a given name, it likely originated as a nickname for someone with Swedish ancestry or someone with characteristics…
Taber
Taber is a distinctive masculine name with multiple origins. It likely derives from either the Old English word 'tæfl,' meaning chess or game board, or from occupational roots referring to a drummer…
Forde
Forde is a masculine name of English origin derived from a surname that initially indicated someone who lived near a ford (a shallow river crossing). The name carries connotations of strength and…