Five Letter Boy Names
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Bayly
Bayly is a masculine name with English origins, derived from Old English terms meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward.' It was historically a surname given to those who held administrative positions on…
Ganin
Ganin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Russian, it's a surname derived from the diminutive form of Gavriil (Gabriel), meaning 'God is my strength.' In Hebrew contexts, it can…
Milty
Milty is a diminutive masculine name that likely originated as a nickname for Milton. Milton itself derives from an Old English place name meaning "mill town." Milty has a playful, friendly quality…
Miró
Spanish artist name
Unique option honoring Spanish surrealist painter Joan Miró. Could have some pronunciation problems, but preferable to calling your little boy Joan.
Misha
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.
Mytch
Mytch is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a creative spelling variant of Mitch, which itself is traditionally a diminutive of Mitchell. The distinctive 'y' spelling gives the name a…
Gandy
Irish surname, derivation unknown.
A dandy, bouncy family name with tap shoes, high hat, and cane. There are several theories of its derivation, including as a nickname from the word 'ganty,' for a person who commonly wore gloves, or…
Celio
Latin
"belonging to heaven"
A welcoming name that seems to say "hello". Celio can be thought of as a much rarer male variation of Celia. With heavenly names in the ascendant, we may be hearing lots more of Celio.
Mongo
Yoruba
"famous"
Associated with famed percussionist Mongo Santamaria, but it's too close to the word mongrel to ever have widespread success in this country.
Munro
Scottish
"mouth of the river Ro"
Takes Monroe out of the Dead Presidents category and gives it new life.
Jamal
Arabic
"beauty"
Jamal is an Arabic boys’ name meaning "beauty." Jamal and its variants are popular in the Muslim community, although Jamal’s popularity within the US has decreased in recent years. Jamal has been…
Monty
Diminutive of Montague or Montgomery, variation of Monte, English, Spanish
"mountain"
Monty, a name with a World War II feel, is rarely used on its own in the US. But we're hearing rumblings of a comeback and think that Monty, whatever it's short for, is an adorable vintage nickname…
Moore
English place-name
"the moors"
Moore is recommended as a rich and satisfying middle name choice, whether it relates to your own family history or not. Of the numerous outstanding Moore-surnamed namesakes, count sculptor Henry,…
Motke
Motke is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, primarily used in Jewish communities as a diminutive or nickname for Mordechai (Hebrew) or Mordecai. The name Mordechai itself has Persian roots and…
Mordy
Mordy is primarily a masculine name functioning as a familiar diminutive of Mordecai, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'servant of Marduk' or 'warrior.' Mordecai is an important figure in the…
Morly
Morly is a rare masculine name with possible origins as a variant of Morley, an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'moor meadow' or 'marshy clearing.' As a first name, Morly…
Morey
Morey is a masculine name with multiple origins. Primarily considered a variation of Maurice, it derives from Roman roots meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." It can also be connected to the Irish…
Morie
Morie is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It could be a variation of Maurice (derived from Latin 'Mauritius' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'), a form of the Japanese name Mori…
Gemal
Gemal is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Arabic culture, it may be a variant spelling of Jamal or Gamal, meaning "beauty" or "handsome." The name carries dignified connotations in…
Cedro
Cedro is a masculine name with Latin origins, deriving from 'cedrus', meaning 'cedar tree'. The cedar has long symbolized strength, dignity, and immortality across many cultures. As a name, Cedro…