Six Letter Boy Names
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Abidan
Hebrew
"my father is judge"
In the Old Testament, Abidan was indeed a judge, head of the tribe of Benjamin and a leader at the time of the Exodus. Dan and Ab could work as nicknames. In 2015, there were only five boys in the US…
Malthe
Danish
"Rule / Power"
This name has been used in Denmark since the 13th Century, and is once again very popular there, now being in the Top 10. We don't see it crossing the Atlantic anytime soon, despite the strong…
Villum
Danish variation of William
Perhaps a tad too close to vellum to be successful in English-speaking countries. However, a good choice for those wanting to honor their Nordic heritage.
Eddard
Variation of Edward
Eddard is a spin on Edward created by author George R.R. Martin for the Game of Thrones series. Eddard, usually known as Ned, Stark was the wise and good King of the North whose shocking murder at…
Aureli
Polish variation of Aurelius
"golden"
Along with Aureliusz, Aureli is a Polish form of Aurelius, a Ancient Roman name meaning golden, and made most familiar in the form of emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Bernez
Breton variation of Bernard.
Bernez is more frequently seen as a last name, but this Breton version of Bernard might freshen up a somewhat dowdy English name.
Daveth
Cornish variation of David
Similar to the Welsh form Dafydd, Daveth is a softer alternative for the perennial boys' name David. The long "Ah" sound also minimises the chance of the name being shortened to Dave, for those eager…
Padrig
Welsh variation of Patrick/Padraig
Very similar to the Celtic form, the Welsh variation of Patrick might freshen up this lovely, but familiar, boys' name.
Savvel
Russian variation of Saul
This is an unusual name that fits well with other Russian names beginning to make it over to English-speaking countries.
Wilmot
Manx variation of William, German
"resolute protection"
Wilmot has the sort of old-school bookish charm of other surname-sounding names like Beckett, Everett, Griffith and Weston. This could be a good choice for families wanting to honor that special…
Zacheo
Italian variation of Zachary
Zacheo is an Italian last name that is occasionally seen as a first name. Also used in Brazil (where it can be pronounced Za-shey-o), it could prove a little-known (to English speakers) alternative…
Varuna
Hindu God of water and the ocean
This Indian name would make the perfect choice for those looking for a strong water-based name. A variation which may seem more immediately masculine to the English-speaking ear is Varun. The…
Hallow
word name
Hallow is a word meaning sacred or holy. As the root word for Halloween (orginally All Hallows' Eve), this name might be an evocative choice for a baby born on or near October 31st. It could work…
Godric
Anglo-Saxon
"God's power"
Godric is one of the unique baby names that has found more exposure since J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter universe came into our lives. Godric Gryffindor is an important historical figure in the series.…
Charon
Greek Mythology
"of keen gaze"
The name of the ferrymen of dead souls to the Greek underworld and the name of Pluto's desolate moon, Charon makes an interesting, if somewhat macabre, choice for a baby. There are two pronunciations…
Mordax
The Mordax is a species of scorpion found in North America. An offbeat nature name with the punchy "X" factor, Mordax could be a choice for parents looking for something beyond Max, Phoenix, Knox and…
Gautam
Sanskrit, one of the names of the Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama, better known as Buddha, was the founder of the Buddhist philosophy and religion in 6th Century BCE. Born a nobleman, Buddha left a world of privilege and wealth to take up a more…
Raife
Raife is a distinctive masculine name of English origin, representing a modern variation of Ralph. Deriving from Old Norse 'Ráðúlfr,' combining elements meaning 'counsel' and 'wolf,' the name carries…
Nihal
Arabic, Persian
"happy, successful"
An Arabic boy name with an optimistic and upbeat meaning.
Ianis
Ianis is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It's primarily a Romanian variant of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The name is also used…