Five Letter Boy Names
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Alfey
Alfey is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Alfie, which itself originated as a diminutive of Alfred. The traditional Anglo-Saxon name Alfred combines the elements 'ælf'…
Asten
Asten is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Old English elements, potentially related to names like Austin or Austen, or have Germanic roots connecting to eastern…
Astin
Astin is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Old English surname Austin (meaning "venerable" or "majestic"), or possibly as a variant of Aston, which…
Alfie
Diminutive of Alfred, English
"wise counselor"
Alfie is a Top 20 name throughout the British Isles, where retro nickname names are mega-popular, but it hasn't really been picked up in the US yet, given to around 70 boys in a recent year.…
Hearn
Hearn is a masculine name of Anglo-Saxon and Irish origin functioning both as a surname and given name. It derives either from the Old English 'hyrne' meaning 'corner of land' or 'nook,' or from the…
Aston
English
"eastern settlement"
Has an upscale aura, perhaps due to the luxury James Bond Aston Martin car.
Aspyn
Aspyn is a modern masculine name with roots in nature, derived from the aspen tree known for its distinctive trembling leaves. The name gained recognition in the early 2000s, partly influenced by the…
Alexi
Alexi is a masculine name with Greek origins, functioning as a diminutive or variant of Alexander, which means 'defender of the people.' This name is used in various cultures, including Greek,…
Aspin
Aspin is a rare masculine name with English origins, derived from the aspen tree (Populus tremula), known for its distinctive trembling leaves. The name carries natural imagery and strength,…
Sanya
Diminutive of Aleksandr, Russian from Greek
An alternative to Sasha, another common Russian nickname for Aleksander.
Ahern
Ahern is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Ó hEachthighearna,' meaning 'lord of horses' or 'horse lord.' As a given name, Ahern is uncommon, representing a modern…
Abbey
Abbey as a masculine name has interesting origins, primarily serving as a transferred use of the surname derived from 'abbot,' a religious title for the head of an abbey or monastery. While far more…
Aryeh
Hebrew
"lion"
Aryeh, which can also be spelled Arye or Arieh, is a Biblical name sometimes heard in modern Israel. In the US, this is the most popular spelling by far, given to 100 boys last year. But the girls'…
Shura
Russian diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Shura is a unisex Russian nickname for Aleksandr or Aleksandra, themselves forms of Alexander. Less known in the English=speaking world than Sasha, it's also more assertive -- probably because of…
Sasha
Russian diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
The energetic Russian nickname name Sasha is being used increasingly on its own, though since the prominence of the First Daughter, more than 90% of the American babies named Sasha are girls. Sacha…
Herne
Herne is a masculine name with roots in English folklore. It derives from the legendary figure Herne the Hunter, a ghost or deity associated with Windsor Forest in Berkshire, England. Shakespeare…
Arven
Variation of Arvin, German
"friend of the people"
As a male name, Arven is a variation of the friendly German Arvin. The feminine Arven is the Hungarian form of Arwen, the Tolkien princess in Lord of the Rings . Arven is also a male character in the…
Arvin
German
"friend of the people"
This name's popularity peaked in the 1930s in the mid 600s - but we think it is time for a reconsideration. Arvin feels more modern than similar names like Marvin and Alvin. It also boasts a…
Sandy
Scottish and English diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
A sweet Scottish short form of Alexander which is feeling newly appealing now the era of Sandra is far behind us. Sandy would also work well as a nickname for a child with pale red or dark blond hair.
Arvie
Arvie is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a diminutive of Arvin (friend of the people), Arvid (eagle tree), or Harvey (battle worthy). The name has Anglo-Saxon and…