Five Letter Boy Names
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Dhani
Hindi
"rich"
Dhani is a haunting Hindi name for boys that's a million miles away from the similar-sounding Danny or Donny. One notable namesake is musician Dhani Harrison, look-alike son of Beatle George. He is…
Bates
English diminutive of Bartholomew
Bates is a fresh version of Bartholomew, and feels more wearable than Bart. Bates could be considered a patriotic choice for American parents - Katharine Lee Bates was an author and professor best…
Ammon
Variation of Amman, German occupational name, Greek, Ancient Egyptian
"administrator; the hidden one"
Ammon is connected to two religions in the US and is used exclusively between the two of them. Prior to the 1960s, Ammon was considered a solely Amish name. In the Amish community, Ammon is bestowed…
Alain
French, variation of Alan
Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.
Tiede
Tiede is a masculine name of Frisian and Low German origin, primarily found in northern Germany and the Netherlands. It derives from the Germanic element 'theud' meaning 'people' or 'tribe,' which…
Digby
English, Norse
"town by the ditch"
Digby is a place-name in Lincolnshire turned surname turned quirky first name that is starting to get some attention. In fact, it ranked in the UK Top 1000 in a recent year where it fits in with the…
Dylon
Dylon is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Dylan. The name Dylan originates from Welsh mythology, where Dylan (Dylan ail Don) was a sea god or hero. The name means 'son of the…
Dilon
Dilon is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Dillon or Dylan. The original Dylan comes from Welsh mythology, meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' This phonetic…
Dingo
Australian animal name
These wild dogs eat babies, they do not inspire baby names.
Deonn
Deonn is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Deon, which derives from the Greek name Dion, meaning "of Zeus" or "of heaven." Alternatively, it could be…
Deyon
Deyon appears to be a contemporary name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Deon, which derives from the Greek name Dion, meaning 'of Zeus' or 'heavenly, divine.'…
Dierk
Dierk is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a variant of Dirk or Dietrich. The name Dietrich derives from the Old High German elements 'theud' meaning 'people' and 'ric' meaning…
Dixon
Scottish
"son of Dick"
A relatively common surname, Dixon would be an inventive way to honor an ancestral Richard or Dick, the X form a lot livelier than the Dickson spelling, just as Dix is a more modern short form than…
Doane
English
"low, rolling hills"
Unusual, but clear and strong.
Dodge
English, diminutive of Roger, German
"famous warrior"
This old short form might be seen as a little dubious by some, though it could make for a fun pet name, honor name, on update on the still-stodgy Roger. In a recent film, Seeking a Friend for the End…
Colum
Latin
"dove"
The Irish boys' name Colum, rarely heard in the U. S., makes an interesting alternative to Colin.
Dodds
Dodds is primarily recognized as a surname of English and Scottish origin rather than a given name. Derived from a medieval diminutive of the name Dodd, itself a short form of names like Roger or…
Dolan
Irish
"black-haired"
Fresh choice that could pick up where Dylan and Logan left off.
Colom
Colom is a masculine name with roots in Catalan and Irish linguistic traditions. In Catalan, it derives from Latin 'columbus' meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace and gentleness. In Irish contexts, it…
Basek
Basek is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Polish communities as a diminutive form of Sebastian or Bazyli (Basil). This short form carries a friendly, approachable quality…