Five Letter Boy Names
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Yngvi
Norse and German
"ancestor"
An ancient Norse fertility god, also known as Freyr (Nordic mythology) or Ing (Germanic mythology).
Hermá
Hermá is an uncommon masculine name that may have several potential origins. It could be a variation of Herman, a Germanic name meaning 'army man' or 'warrior,' with the accent suggesting Spanish or…
Tsiyi
Cherokee
"canoe"
In Cherokee, the TS sounds like a J, which could lead to pronunciation confusion. Despite this, Tsiyi could be one to add to your list if you have Cherokee heritage.
Malek
Variation of Malik, Arabic, Dinka, Greenlandic
"king; brown bull; wave"
Malek may be a variation of the more popular Malik, made familiar via actor Ramy Malek. It might also be a Dinka name, used in Southern Sudan, meaning "brown bull" or a Greenlandic name meaning…
Fülöp
Fülöp is the Hungarian form of Philip, a masculine name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'lover of horses.' This distinctive variation maintains the name's classical roots while showcasing…
Lovro
Slovene variation of Laurence, Latin
"from Laurentium"
Lovro originated as a short form of Lovrenc — the Slovene variation of Laurence — but is now used more often in its own right. Lovro is a Top 10 name in Slovenia.
Hefin
Welsh
"summer"
Somewhere between Kevin and Heaven lies summery Hefin, a sunny yet rugged choice, totally different in feel to its aforementioned sound-alikes. In Wales, it is given to a small handful of babies most…
Taiga
English word name; Japanese
Taiga has two origins. As a word name derived from Turkic languages via Russian, it refers to the snow forest of the Arctic regions, making it an evocative nature name. It is also a unisex Japanese…
Sohum
Sohum is a spiritual masculine name with Sanskrit origins, deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy. The name represents the sacred Sanskrit mantra 'Soham,' which translates to 'I am That' or 'I am…
Elkan
Hebrew
"God has purchased"
Elkan is derived from Elkanah, the name of Samuel's father in the Old Testament.
Metal
English word name
"metal"
Gem names are having their moment — metal names could feasibly be next.
Gediz
Gediz is a masculine name of Turkish origin, derived from the Gediz River, one of the major rivers in Turkey that flows through western Anatolia into the Aegean Sea. The name carries geographical and…
Reijo
Finnish variation of Gregory, Greek
"vigilant, a watchman"
A creative way to honor a Gregory.
Greer
Scottish contraction of surname Gregor, Latin
"alert, watchful"
Greer is typically used as a girl name in the US, particularly in this form. The spelling Grier is gender-neutral, given to boys about 43 percent of the time.
Eliav
Hebrew
"God is my father"
Nitai
Hebrew, meaning unknown
A geographical name in Israel, where Mount Nitai is located.
Aeson
Greek
Better known for his son and his quest for the Gold Fleece, Aeson was the father of Jason in Greek mythology. There are two varying myths around Aison, one being that he committed suicide after being…
Brier
Variation of Briar
"thorny plant"
Briar, but with a more surname-y style.
Khaza
Arabic
"treasure"
Khaza got a big boost when rapper Kevin Gates chose it for his son in 2014, and an even bigger boost with the release of his 2022 album of the same name. Gates' influence led to Khaza being one of…
Sippo
Finnish variation of Siegfried, German
"victorious peace"
A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.