Six Letter Boy Names
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Ballou
French
"from Bellou"
This surname-name comes with some great connotations: Addie Ballou the American feminist, Kurt Ballou — guitarist with the band Converge, or Adin Ballou — abolitionist and pacifist. It has a trendy,…
Allton
Allton is a masculine name with likely English origins, possibly derived from an old place name or surname. It may have evolved as a variant of Alton, which stems from Old English elements meaning…
Dillan
Dillan is a variant spelling of Dylan, a name with Welsh origins meaning "son of the sea" or "born from the ocean." In Welsh mythology, Dylan was a sea god or hero. The name gained significant…
Dyllon
Dyllon is a modern variation of Dylan, combining elements of both Dylan and Dillon. The original name Dylan comes from Welsh mythology, meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean'. This…
Buxton
English
"boulders that rock at a touch"
Sounds too much like buxom.
Dieter
German, diminutive of Dietrich
Dieter is a classic German name that got lots of satiric exposure via Mike Myers on "Saturday Night Live" a few years back. If mispronounced, it could conceivably be read as someone on a diet.
Butler
English occupational name
"chief manservant"
An English occupational name and surname that brings to mind old, stately homes, black suits, and white gloves, Butler peaked back in 1919 when 30 boys were given the name. It hasn't appeared in the…
Balfor
Balfor is a masculine name of Scottish and English origin, likely derived from place names or surnames containing elements meaning 'field' or 'pasture' (bal) and 'enclosure' or 'fort' (for). This…
Didier
French
"desired, beloved"
Didier is kind of a Desiree for boy--a lively, confident name that's widely used in France and has definite possibilities here. It's the name of an early French saint.
Dermid
Dermid is a masculine name with ancient Celtic roots, specifically from Irish and Scottish Gaelic traditions. It's a variant of the more commonly known Diarmuid or Dermot, names associated with Irish…
Buster
Modern nickname
An old-fashioned nickname in the Bud/Buzz/Biff mold; this one's kind of belligerent. Michelle Hicks and Jonny Lee Miller moved outside the box when they used it for their son--given the safer middle…
Diarmi
Diarmi is an uncommon masculine name with likely Irish Gaelic origins. It appears to be a variant spelling of Diarmuid (also spelled Dermot), a name from Irish mythology belonging to a famous warrior…
Busche
Busche is an uncommon masculine name that originated as a German surname. It derives from Middle High German 'busch' meaning 'bush' or 'thicket,' typically describing someone who lived near a…
Balfer
Balfer is an uncommon masculine name with likely Germanic origins. It may be a variant or derivative of names like Baldur (from Norse mythology, associated with light and purity) or Baldemar (meaning…
Alston
English
"elves' town"
Originally a family name and place name found primarily in England, it transitioned to occasional use as a first name. Alston carries an air of refinement and tradition, evoking images of English…
Aherne
Aherne is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the surname Ó hEachtighearna, meaning 'descendant of the horse lord' or 'lord of horses.' This name reflects Ireland's historical…
Dwight
German and Dutch
"white or blond"
This presidential name is in style limbo today - or, some might say, in the the sweet spot of familiar but little-used.
Dewitt
Flemish
"blond"
Vintage surname that's fallen out of use, but perhaps deserves a revival.
Busbee
Busbee is a masculine name derived from an English surname. Like many surname-to-first-name conversions, it represents a modern naming trend. Historically, the surname Busbee (also spelled Busby)…
Devraj
Hindi
"ruler of the gods"
An imposing meaning, an appealing sound.