Five Letter Boy Names

Miner

Miner is a masculine occupational name derived from the English language, referring to someone who works in mines extracting coal, ore, or other minerals. As a first name, Miner is uncommon and…

Ancel

Ancel is a distinguished masculine name with French origins, derived from 'Anselm', which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'god' (ans) and 'helmet' or 'protection' (helm). The name carries…

Foxen

English occupational name or surname

"fox"

Intriguing possibility if you want an animal name that's more than an animal name.

Clide

Clide is a variant spelling of the more common masculine name Clyde. It has Scottish origins, derived from the River Clyde in Scotland. The name suggests strength and reliability, reflecting the…

Emett

Emett is a masculine name with Germanic origins, considered a variant spelling of Emmett. The name ultimately derives from elements meaning 'universal' or 'truth'. This less common spelling offers a…

Loney

Loney is an uncommon given name that originated as an English surname, derived from Old French 'l'aulnai,' meaning 'alder grove' or from the Old English 'lane-eg,' referring to a 'long island.' As a…

Ewald

German, Dutch

"ruler of the law; power of the law"

Strong without sounding harsh, Ewald is an Old Germanic name made up of ewa meaning "law" and walt meaning "power, authority". It therefore translates to "ruler of the law", "power of the law" or…

Moody

Surname name

Moody would work great as the name of Snow White's lost eighth dwarf friend, but we can't recommend it as a first name IRL. It was the last name of Harry Potter character Mad-Eye Moody, played by…

Aleck

Aleck is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Alexander, which comes from Greek elements meaning "defender of the people." This short form has historical usage primarily in…

Clell

Clell is an uncommon masculine name with American folk roots, possibly originating as a shortened form of 'Cleland' or a variant of 'Cleall,' surnames of Scottish and English origin. This rare name…

Colon

Colon is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'colonus' meaning 'farmer' or 'settler.' It shares etymological roots with words related to colonization and cultivation. While…

Fleet

English word name

"a group operated under unified control"

Fleet is one of the uncountable number of new word name possibilities, and a particularly cool choice at that. Connoting speed, Fleet beats Rush any day. Might be short for Fleetwood, but we prefer…

Orvis

Orvis is a masculine name with Latin roots, derived from 'orbis' meaning 'circle' or 'world'. The name may also have connections to Old Norse, possibly related to names containing 'or' elements…

Audie

Short form of Auden or variation on Edward

Audie as a boys' name was made famous by Audie Murphy, the most decorated hero of World War II. Murphy was born one of ten children of a poor Texas sharecropper's family and the origins of his…

Fount

Fount is a rare masculine name with English origins, derived from the word "fountain." It represents a source or spring of water, and metaphorically implies being a wellspring of qualities like…

Tomie

Tomie as a masculine name likely originated as a diminutive form of Thomas, which derives from the Aramaic word for 'twin.' While more commonly used as a nickname, Tomie sometimes appears as a given…

Amasa

Hebrew

"burden"

Amasa is a rare Biblical name borne by two figures. One is the son of Abigail and nephew of King David, who named him commander of the rebels. This Amasa met a tragic end when he was murdered by…

Leyvi

Leyvi is a masculine name that may have several origins. It could be a variation of Levi, the biblical name meaning 'joined' or 'attached' in Hebrew. Alternatively, it might represent a creative…

Ottie

Ottie is a charming masculine name with English and Germanic origins, typically functioning as a diminutive form of names like Otto, Otis, or Ottmar. Otto, the most likely root, derives from Germanic…

Orvel

Orvel is a masculine name with Germanic and Old English influences. It appears to be a variant of Orville, which derives from Old French elements meaning 'golden city' (from 'or' meaning gold and…