Five Letter Boy Names
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Armon
Armon is a masculine name with diverse cultural connections. It likely derives from Hebrew origins, possibly related to the name Harmon or Hermon (a mountain mentioned in biblical texts), suggesting…
Eldin
Eldin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic traditions, it means 'nobility of faith' or 'of the religion,' often appearing as part of longer names. In Germanic contexts, it…
Dolph
German, diminutive of Adolph
All Adolph variations are best avoided, though this takes some of the onus off.
Mando
Diminutive of Armando, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herman
"soldier"
Armando definitely makes Herman cooler and Mando or Mondo makes it cooler still. While Mando is usually short for Armando, it can be an abbreviation for any name containing Mando or Mondo.
Armin
Form of Herman or Armen
"soldier or wish, hope"
Possibly related to the Ermin- names (which gave us Emma and her variants) or to Herman OR to the Persian/Kazakh/Armenian names Arman or Armen, this is an unusual choice which fits current trends.
Aldin
Aldin is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from the elements 'ald' meaning 'old' or 'wise' and 'win' meaning 'friend.' This creates a meaning along the lines of 'old or wise…
Arlie
Spelling variation of Arley, English
"from the rabbit meadow"
Arlie is a unisex name of Old English origin, with the Arley spelling used twice as often for boys in the US -- about 70 baby boys got the name last year, and 35 girls -- while Arlie is the more…
Bosco
Italian and French
"wood, forest"
Saint John Bosco is well-known to Catholic School children, but Bosco is perhaps better known as a chocolate syrup.
Arley
English
"from the rabbit meadow; eagle's woodland; noble"
Similar in sound to Harley, Marley, and Arlo, this surname-style name is familiar in Brazil and a Top 1000 choice in England and Wales. Pronounced as AHR-lee in English and ahr-LAY in Latin America,…
Dolfo
Dolfo is a masculine name of Italian origin, functioning primarily as a diminutive form of Adolfo or Rodolfo. The name Adolfo derives from the Germanic name Adolf, meaning 'noble wolf,' while Rodolfo…
Abott
Abott is a masculine name with roots in Old English and Hebrew origins. Derived from the surname Abbott, which originated from the title of a monastery leader, it means 'father' or 'head of an…
Arlin
Arlin is a masculine name with several possible origins, including Old English, German, and Irish roots. In Old English, it may derive from 'earl' or 'nobleman,' suggesting dignity and leadership.…
Arlan
Arlan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Germanic elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'land,' suggesting 'eagle land.' Alternatively, it could be a variation of Harlan,…
Alcot
Alcot is an uncommon masculine name with Old English origins, likely derived from an English surname that originally denoted someone from an old cottage or dwelling ('old-cot'). The name bears…
Arlyn
Arlyn is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Old English elements 'earn' (eagle) and 'lin' (lake), creating a meaning of 'eagle lake.' Alternatively, it could be a…
Arlen
English surname
"hare land"
Arlen is a surname long used as a first name: It ranked on the US Top 1000 from the late 1920s until the late 1960s. Originally, Arlen was a variation of Harlan which came from Harland, a place-name…
Berco
Berco is a distinctive masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Hungarian name Berki, meaning 'from the birch forest,' or could be a variation of the Germanic Berko,…
Adeon
Welsh
This name of a legendary Welsh prince could serve as a more original alternative to Adam or Aidan, though it does sound a tad chemical.
Arjen
Dutch variation of Arian, or Adrian
"noble, honorable; man of Adria"
Arjen is a Dutch name, sometimes viewed as a contracted form of Adrian, or as a variation of Ariën. Ariën itself is an alternative spelling of the Indo-Iranian Aryan and Arian, and was likely…
Arjin
Arjin is a masculine name with roots in several cultures. In Kurdish, it means 'fire of life' or 'flame,' symbolizing passion and vitality. The name also appears in Turkish culture with connections…