Five Letter Boy Names

Cloud

Nature name

Like Sky and Sunshine, this fluffy name from the hippie 1970s has floated back onto the naming radar. It's similarity of Clyde and Claude help to ground it.

Bartz

Bartz is a distinctive masculine name of Germanic origin, likely functioning as a surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. It likely developed as a shortened form of Bartholomew…

Amato

Italian

"loved"

Saint's name that emanates amore.

Allyn

Allyn is a gender-neutral name with versatile usage as a masculine name, though it also appears as a feminine option. With Welsh and Celtic origins, it relates to names like Alan and Allen, derived…

Abbas

Hebrew

"lion, stern"

Not one of the five hundred names of Muhammad, but that of his uncle.

Clyve

Clyve is a masculine name, primarily considered an alternative spelling of Clive. The name has English origins, derived from the Old English word "clif" meaning "cliff" or "slope," initially…

Clive

English

"lives near a high cliff"

Clive started life as a surname for someone who lived near a cliff, making it a secret outdoorsy name. Its use as a first name began in honor of Robert Clive (aka Clive of India), an…

Bartt

Bartt is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Bart, which itself is often a short form of Bartholomew. The distinctive feature of Bartt is the doubled 't' at the end, giving it a unique…

Klint

Klint is a striking, modern variation of the name Clint, which originated as a short form of Clinton. This distinctive spelling with a 'K' gives the name a bold, contemporary edge. Derived from an…

Clint

English, diminutive of Clinton

As flinty and steely as Mr. Eastwood.

Barta

Barta is traditionally a masculine name with Hungarian and Slavic origins, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It derives from the name Bartholomew, which means 'son of…

Amall

Amall is a masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Arabic or Germanic roots. In some interpretations, it may be connected to the Arabic word for 'hope' or 'aspiration,' while…

Clyff

Clyff is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Cliff, which itself is typically a shortened form of Clifford or Clifton. These names derive from Old English elements meaning…

Cliff

Topographical name or short form of Clifford or Clifton

Cliff is a familiar, timeless short form -- never too popular, yet widely known -- that you might also think of as a geographical name ala Vale or Field.

Barto

Barto is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive or short form of names like Bartholomew or Bartolomeo. With Italian, Spanish and Eastern European roots, Barto carries a warm, friendly…

Clift

Clift is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from geographical features, specifically referring to someone who lived near a cliff or steep slope. As a first name, Clift…

Cleve

Diminutive of Cleveland

Appealing short form of the stuffy Cleveland, occasionally used on its own.

Baris

Turkish

"peace"

Baris has the advantage of sounding familiar but being rare and unusual. The peaceful meaning is another plus.

Amahl

Hebrew

"hard labor"

Known from the Menotti opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, this is a subdued and gentle name.

Alano

Alano is a masculine name with multiple cultural roots. In Italian, it serves as a variation of Alan, while in Spanish it can be understood as 'from Alan,' referring to the Alans, an ancient…