Six Letter Boy Names
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Alcide
French version of Heracles
"glory of Hera"
This is the French version of Alcides, birth name of the Greek mythological Heracles (Hercules). You're more likely to recognize it as the name of the hot True Blood werewolf, Alcide Herveaux.
Chancy
Chancy is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the word 'chance' meaning 'luck' or 'fortune.' Originally used as a nickname for someone considered lucky or fortunate, it evolved into a…
Eligah
Eligah appears to be a variant spelling of the biblical name Elijah, which comes from the Hebrew 'Eliyahu' meaning 'Yahweh is my God.' This alternative spelling maintains the same pronunciation while…
Theron
Greek
"hunter"
Theron is best known these days as the surname of actress Charlize, but it does have a long history as a first name, ranking in the Top 500 in the early part of the 20th century and only dropping out…
Weaver
Occupational name
Weaver, which made an appearance as a first name on the U.S. Top 1000 in the late 19th century and then vanished, may rise again along with its occupational brethren, from already-popular choices…
Asbury
Place name
Asbury Park, a quirky town on the Jersey Shore, was named for Francis Asbury, the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Springsteen fans will likely be among those most drawn to…
Auther
Auther is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Arthur, a classic name with ancient Celtic origins. While Arthur stems from the Celtic 'artos' (bear) combined with 'viros' (man)…
Author
Word and occupational name
"writer"
An occupation name with a preppy, scholarly air, Author could fit in alongside Arthur and August or Chosen and Booker, in terms of sound and style. Author saw more usage that you might think in the…
Gustaf
Swedish form of Gustav
"staff of the Geats"
A Swedish form of the Scandinavian classic, Gustaf was a Top 100 name in Sweden in the 90s and early 2000s. Pronounced as GUWS-stahv (uw like the sound in l oo k) in Swedish, but sometimes as…
Redden
Redden is a masculine name with dual origins. It can be derived from an Old English surname meaning 'red-haired' or 'ruddy complexion,' referring to someone with reddish features. Alternatively, it…
Ceylon
Place-name
Leans toward the feminine, but could work for boys too.
Hardie
Hardie is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from the nickname for someone who is hardy, strong, or brave. It comes from the Old English word 'hearding' meaning 'strong' or 'hardy'. As a…
Orange
Fruit and color name
No babies of any gender were named Orange in the US in the most recent year counted. But that doesn't mean, in this era of anything-goes baby names, that it couldn't happen. In fact, Orange did…
Ambers
Ambers is an unusual masculine name derived from the natural substance amber, fossilized tree resin valued for its golden-honey color and use in jewelry. While Amber has been widely used as a…
Denton
English
"valley town"
Denton has never been extremely popular but maintains a steady, modest usage throughout English-speaking countries. The name conveys a sense of reliability and strength, with its strong consonant…
Ruffus
Ruffus is a masculine name with Latin and Old English roots. It appears to be a variant spelling of Rufus, which derives from Latin meaning "red-haired" or "red-headed." Historically, Rufus was a…
Curley
Curley is a masculine name that originated as a nickname or surname before transitioning to occasional use as a given name. It derives from the Middle English word 'crul' meaning 'curly,'…
Belton
Belton is a masculine English surname that has occasionally transitioned into use as a first name. Originally a locational surname derived from places in Leicestershire and Rutland, England, it comes…
Elonzo
Elonzo is a rare masculine name that appears to be a creative variation combining elements of names like Alonzo and Elon. Alonzo derives from the Germanic name Alfonso, meaning 'noble and ready,'…
Ephram
Spelling variation of Ephraim, Hebrew
"fruitful, fertile, productive"
The Ephram spelling, a phonetic spin on the original, may gain ground as it's the one used for the hero's name in the novel Ruby by Cynthia Bond, the new pick for Oprah's book club.