Five Letter Boy Names
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Autry
French surname
"noble strength"
Loose, lean, and lanky cowboy-sounding names have become a recent trend, but how about the name of a real one--the Singing Cowboy Gene. Autry might be thought of as a masculine spin on the…
Fredo
Diminutive of Alfredo or Frederico, Spanish and Italian forms of Alfred or Frederick, English or German
"wise counselor or peaceful ruler"
Fredo is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of the Italian names Alfredo or Federico. The name gained cultural recognition through its use in 'The Godfather' novels and films for…
Amadi
African
"free man"
This name from the Igbo language of Africa, which feels like the more-familiar Arabic Ahmad, might be an original and attractive choice.
Abiel
Hebrew
"God is my father"
Abiel is a biblical name (he was the grandfather of Saul) that was used by Puritans, particularly in Massachusetts, so it has a long pedigree. Parents are increasingly looking for underused…
Aurek
Aurek is a masculine name with Slavic roots, though it has various interpretations across different cultures. In Polish contexts, it may function as a diminutive of Aureliusz (Aurelius), which…
Auryn
Celtic
"gold"
An unusual name for a child with golden hair. Auron is a Welsh female name with the same meaning.
Fonzi
Fonzi is a masculine name that serves as a diminutive or nickname form of Alfonso. With Italian and Spanish roots, the name gained notable recognition in American pop culture through the character…
Aurel
Aurel is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Aurelius' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded'. Popular in Romania, France, and other European countries, it carries an elegant, classical feel.…
Augie
Short form of August and variations
Augie is an adorable and, at this point, fresher sounding short form than Gus of the rising August and all its variations, from Augustine to Augustus. The Adventures of Augie March is a 1953 novel by…
Fonzo
Fonzo is a diminutive form of the Italian name Alfonso, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'noble and ready' or 'eager for battle.' While less common as a standalone name, Fonzo offers a…
Ahmet
Turkish variation of Ahmad
"greatly praised"
Ahmet is known outside its native land largely thanks to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. The original crazy celebrity baby namer Frank Zappa named one of his sons Ahmet, after the influential…
Août
Août is an unusual masculine name derived directly from the French word for the month of August. Pronounced 'oo' (similar to the English word 'ooh' but shorter), it's the French adaptation of the…
Audio
Word name
When actress Shannyn Sossamon dubbed her newborn Audio Science, it sent out some definite shock waves. We don't recommend Audio or Video for even the most intrepid baby namer.
Lonzo
Diminutive of Alonzo
"noble, ready"
Adds some dash and substance to Lon.
Aubry
Aubry is a variant spelling of Aubrey, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'elf ruler' or 'magical being.' Historically, it was a masculine name derived from the Germanic elements 'alb' (elf) and…
Atila
Atila is a masculine name variation of Attila, most famously associated with Attila the Hun, the powerful 5th-century ruler. The single 't' spelling gives this ancient name a slightly softened, more…
Alphy
Alphy is a charming masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Alphonse, Alfred, or Alphaeus. With its friendly '-y' ending, it creates an instantly approachable and…
Abiah
Hebrew
"God is my father"
Abiah is a gentle, rarely used Old Testament name belonging to Samuel's second son. This makes a good choice for the parent who wants a traditional biblical name that is not overly familiar.
Arron
Arron is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Aaron, which has ancient Hebrew origins. The biblical Aaron was the elder brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the…
Atilo
Atilo is a masculine name with possible Italian or Spanish origins, potentially derived from Attilio, which comes from the Roman family name Atilius. The name carries historical significance through…