Five Letter Boy Names
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Théo
Théo is a French masculine name derived from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God." This short, stylish form has gained significant popularity across Europe, particularly in France,…
Jadis
French or Persian
"long ago or magic, witch"
Jadis the name of the main villain in The Chronicles of Narnia , the queen called the White Witch who brings on the Hundred Year Winter. The name was used for about a dozen baby girls in the US last…
Ruban
Ruban is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In French, 'ruban' means 'ribbon', giving the name an artistic, elegant quality. It also has roots in Indian traditions, particularly in Tamil,…
Kyoto
Place-name
Japanese city name not yet on the map for babies, but why not?
Alito
Alito is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In Italian, it serves as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'al' such as Alberto or Aldo, while also having the meaning of…
Rodin
Rodin is a masculine name that evokes immediate associations with Auguste Rodin, the renowned French sculptor who created 'The Thinker.' The name may derive from the Slavic element 'rod' meaning…
Theon
Greek
"godly"
Theon, an ancient name attached to a noted Greek teacher of mathematics and astronomy, also father to the first woman mathematician, might appeal to parents in this field. You can think of Theon as…
Akuji
Invented name
"dead and awake; bad deeds"
A name from the 1999 video game, Akuji the Heartless , this invented choice is borne by a playable voodoo priest and warrior, who is cursed to wander the Underworld after his heart was ripped out on…
Rubí
Rubí is a masculine name in this context, though it's more commonly feminine in Spanish-speaking countries. Derived from the Latin "rubeus" meaning "red," it directly refers to the precious gemstone…
Quant
Quant is an unusual masculine name that likely derives from the surname Quant, which has various possible origins. It may come from Middle English 'quaint' meaning 'clever' or 'skillful,' or from the…
Leevi
Leevi is a masculine Finnish name, considered the Finnish variant of Levi. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning 'joined' or 'attached.' In the Bible, Levi was the third son of Jacob and Leah, and the…
Talib
Arabic
"seeker of knowledge"
Talib is a North African name with an admirable meaning, associated with rapper Talib Kweli.
Arjan
Dutch, Punjabi, Albanian
"from Hadria; gaining; golden life"
There's something particularly attractive about names with an interior " j " and Arjan is a prime example. The Punjabi version is pronounced with a conventional j as in jar; the Dutch Arjan, which is…
Cadiz
Cadiz is an uncommon masculine name derived from the ancient port city of Cádiz in southwestern Spain, one of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities founded by Phoenicians around 1100 BCE. The…
Robbe
Dutch diminutive of Robert
"bright fame"
Unfashionable in the U.S. yet a shining star in The Netherlands, where nickname-names are enormously stylish.
Sabio
Sabio is a masculine name with Spanish origins, derived directly from the Spanish word meaning 'wise' or 'sage.' This straightforward connection to wisdom gives the name a thoughtful, intellectual…
Leger
Leger is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Latin name Leodegarius, meaning 'people's spear' or 'light-bearing.' It gained prominence through Saint Leger (or Leodegar), a…
Lorca
Spanish place name and surname
Lorca is a Spanish place name from the province of Navarre, but more famous as the last name of the eminent Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, who was the direct inspiration for the…
Matta
Matta is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Aramaic, it's related to Matthew, meaning 'gift of God.' In Arabic contexts, it derives from 'mata' meaning 'to extend.' The name appears…
Zooey
Literary name
The original Zooey, hero of J.D. Salinger's Franny & Zooey , was male, but nowadays the name is more closely associated with actress/singer Zooey Deschanel. With Zoe at number 31 for girls and Zoey…