Five Letter Boy Names
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Lenni
Lenni is a charming masculine name with Finnish and Scandinavian origins. In Finland, it's derived from Leonard or Johannes, while in Sami culture (indigenous people of northern Scandinavia), it has…
Malte
German, Scandinavian diminutive of Helmold
"helmet rule"
Malte began as a short form of the now-obsolete Ancient Germanic name Helmold. Helmold has gone extinct, but Malte has survived and is now enjoying a popularity resurgence in Germany and Sweden.
Tycho
Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; chance, luck; thunder"
A name with a number of variations including the Danish Tyge, the Swedish Tyko, and the Dutch Tygo, which are popular throughout modern Europe. Tycho was also the name of both a 5th century Greek…
Aitor
Basque invented name
A common Basque name first used in French Basque writer Agosti Xaho's 1845 work "The Legend of Aitor."
Marti
Catalan variation of Martin or variation of Marty, Latin
"warlike"
Typically spelled with an accent over the I, as Martí, this name is a popular choice in the Catalan region of Spain. The I-ending spelling reads as feminine in many Anglophone countries — indeed,…
Aleix
Catalan variant of Alexis
Very popular in Catalonia, in part because of its use by a number of pro athletes. English speakers, though, may interpret it as a "yoonek" spelling of Alex.
Adria
Adria as a masculine name derives from the Latin 'Hadrianus,' meaning 'from Hadria,' an ancient city that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. While more commonly used as a feminine name in many…
Yeray
Yeray is a masculine name of Guanche origin, from the indigenous people of the Canary Islands. It means "the brave one" or "the one who brings good things." Once obscure outside the Canaries, the…
Ville
Finnish, Swedish diminutive of William
"resolute protection"
A great choice for a native Swedish speaker, but not as user-friendly as some of the other international short forms of William — Pim (Dutch), Gwil (Welsh), and of course, Liam (Irish).
Sigge
Swedish diminutive of Sigmund, Sigfrid
"victory"
Popular in Sweden — Ziggy would be English cognate.
Trygg
Norwegian
"safe"
Sarah Palin spelled it Trig, as in the nickname for trigonometry, but Trygg is a genuine Norwegian word name for boys.
Jayse
Spelling variation of Jace
With Jace in the Top 100 and Jase almost there, we're seeing more and more variations -- this is one of the fastest-rising names of recent years.
Friso
Frisian
"a Frisian"
Friso is a name that refers to Frisian person living in the Dutch province of Friesland. The name has become more popular in recent years as it was used for a member of the Dutch royal family, making…
Mandy
Short form of Armando
In the US, Mandy may be a common girls' name, a Bobby Soxerish nickname for Amanda, but in the Latin community, it's a popular nickname for Armando, the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of…
Adnan
Arabic
"settler"
Adnan in the Muslim religion was an ancestor of Muhammad. More recently, the name was introduced to many Westerners via Adnan Syed, the young man at the center of the sensational Serial podcast.
Nikau
Maori
"palm tree"
Nikau is among the most popular Maori names for boys in New Zealand. It sounds like a cousin to Nicholas, but Nikau is actually the name of a palm tree native to the islands.
Nesta
Jamaican
"messenger"
Gwen Stefani put this possibility on the map for boys when she and Gavin Rossdale welcomed Zuma Nesta Rock in 2008. Bob Marley was born Nesta, making this name a meaningful musical choice. It's also…
Fiachra
Irish
"crow, raven"
In Irish legend Fiachra was one of the four children of Lir who were turned into swans for 900 years. St Fiachra is the patron saint of gardeners.
Stark
Word name, surname, and literary name
Stark is an ancient surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and unyielding. In modern parlance, stark means severe or plain. But Stark's use as a first name -- 15 boys were…
Qirin
Invented name
Actor Terrence Howard and wife Miranda created this name for their son inspired by the Chinese mythological creature called the Qilin, a good omen predicting the arrival of a sage or ruler.…