Six Letter Boy Names

Moreau

French surname

"Moorish"

Domani

Domani is a masculine name with Italian origins, literally meaning 'tomorrow' in Italian. This evocative name carries implications of hope, future potential, and new beginnings. While uncommon in…

Didion

Didion is a masculine name with roots as a surname, most famously associated with American author Joan Didion. As a first name, it remains extraordinarily rare. The name likely derives from ancient…

Jothan

Hebrew

"God is upright"

Jothan or Jotham was both a son of Gideon and a king of Judah in the Bible. One of the biblical boys' names that's still obscure -- though like so many others in this class, it could be rediscovered.

Goemon

Goemon is a masculine Japanese name with significant historical and cultural importance in Japan. It is most famously associated with Ishikawa Goemon, a legendary ninja and folk hero from the 16th…

Gwylym

Welsh variation of William

"resolute protection"

If you want to go waaaaay beyond William, consider this Welsh form, which can also be spelled Gwilym, Gwilim, or Gwillym.

Adagio

Italian, musical term

The literal meaning of Adagio is 'at ease.' Adagio's use for a slow musical passage or ballet is contradicted by its lively sound and feel.

Jaheim

musical name

Single-named R&B singer Jaheim could inspire others to pick up on this unusual name.

Marden

Marden is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a place name that combines the Old English elements 'mere' (lake or pond) and 'denu' (valley), essentially meaning 'valley with a lake.'…

Sixtus

Latin from Greek

"sixth born"

The name of several popes and saints, Sixtus is certainly unusual but would have trouble making it in the modern world outside the Vatican. Even worse is its brother Sextus. Try making it through…

Kialos

Kialos is a rare masculine name with unclear origins, possibly having Greek or invented modern roots. The name has an exotic, melodic quality with its harmonious blend of vowels and consonants. It…

Andrea

Italian variation of Andrew, Greek

"strong and manly"

Andrea may be a gender neutral name in its native Italy and other European countries, but in the US it's 98 percent a girls' name, with only about 20 males to more than 1800 baby girl given that name…

Mackay

Gaelic

"son of Aodh"

MacKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names. It could…

Sommet

Sommet is an unusual masculine name likely derived from the French word meaning 'summit' or 'peak,' suggesting elevation, achievement, and reaching new heights. While primarily recognized as a…

Tivoli

Tivoli is an unusual masculine name derived from the ancient Italian town of Tivoli, located near Rome. The town, known in ancient times as Tibur, is famous for its Renaissance gardens and the UNESCO…

Samedi

Samedi is a masculine name with Haitian Creole origins, famously associated with Baron Samedi, a loa (spirit) in Haitian Vodou who presides over death and resurrection. The name literally means…

Tinker

English occupational name

A not uncommon surname in Northern England that remains uncommon as a first name everywhere. To many, it instantly conjures up the image of Tinker Bell, Peter Pan's fairy friend. (We don't know…

Dannah

Dannah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, though it is also used for girls in some cultures. The name likely derives from the Hebrew 'dan' meaning 'judge' with an added suffix, suggesting 'God…

Marble

Marble is an unusual male given name derived from the English word for the smooth, hard metamorphic rock used in sculpture and architecture. As a name, it falls into the category of object or…

Coolio

This is the sort of name a four-year-old would make up for himself.