Five Letter Boy Names
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Midas
Greek, meaning unknown
The story of King Midas's Midas touch is a common cautionary tale, as he wished for everything he touched to turn to gold, only to regret it later. The associations with greed likely turn parents off…
Yavuz
Turkish
"resolute, grim"
Most popular as a given name among Gen X men in Turkey. These days, a baby is more likely to be named Yavuz Selim, a double-barreled first name in honor of the sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
Adian
Adian is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of the Irish name Aidan, which means 'little fire' or 'fiery one.' The spelling variant adds a contemporary twist to the traditional…
Metin
Turkish
"strong"
A once-popular name that has declined in popularity in Turkey in recent years, Metin is properly spelt with a dotted İ in Turkish.
Julep
English from Persian
"rose water"
Lyles
Arres
Catalan place name
A town in Catalonia, sometimes used as a unisex name.
Taika
Maori
"tiger"
A strong Māori nature name, famously borne by director Taika Waititi, who is of Māori descent.
Úlfur
Icelandic form of Ulf, Scandinavian
"wolf"
A Top 20 name in Iceland with a lupine meaning.
Inaki
Basque
"fiery, ardent"
You can think of Inaki as a version of Inigo and a Basque variation of Ignatius. Technically, it takes a tilde -- aka that squiggly line -- over the n, which means the n is pronounced like nyah.…
Eskel
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"god's cauldron"
Variant of Eskil, from the Old Norse name Asketill.
Ziyon
Ilihia is a feminine Hawaiian name with deep cultural roots and beautiful significance. In Hawaiian, it can mean 'captivating,' 'awestruck,' or 'filled with wonder.' The name embodies the sense of…
Marík
Marík is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European cultures. It functions as a diminutive form of traditional names like Marián, Marek, or Mario.…
Józef
Józef is the Polish form of Joseph, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' This masculine name has been popular throughout Poland's history, carried by…
Llwyd
Welsh
"gray"
A surname and first name in Wales, similar to (but less familiar than) Lloyd.
Fayad
Arabic
"generous, benefit, advantage"
Both a surname and a given name in Arabic, Fayad is a strong option which works well internationally.
Timéo
Timéo is a masculine name with French and Italian influences, derived from the Latin name Timaeus, meaning 'honor' or 'worthy of honor.' The accent mark in the French spelling gives the name its…
Reito
Japanese
"beautiful or dark moon"
This handsome Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
Liber
Latin
"free"
Liber was the name of the Roman god of wine, freedom, and male fertility. It is etymologically linked to the word "libation," referring to the ritual practice of sharing drinks.
Amere
Spelling variation of Amir, Arabic
"prince or commander"
Amere is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Latin 'amare' meaning 'to love,' or represent a variation of Amir, an Arabic name meaning 'prince' or 'commander.' The…