Six Letter Boy Names
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Mcgill
Irish and Scottish surname
"son of the foreigner"
Despite its appearance, McGill is not related to any of the Gil- names, including Gilbert, Gilford, and Gilson. The "gill" piece is derived from the Gaelic word gall , meaning "foreigner." Yet, it…
Deniro
Deniro is a modern masculine name that gained attention largely due to the fame of American actor Robert De Niro. As a surname-turned-first-name, it exemplifies the trend of using notable family…
Nugget
Nugget is an unconventional masculine name derived from the English word for a small lump of gold or other precious metal. As a nickname-turned-given name, it emerged in contemporary naming culture…
Ovidio
Spanish and Italian
"sheep"
Jadson
Brazilian, meaning unknown
Jadson is a name with uniquely Brazilian origins. It is linked to soccer star Jádson Rodrigues da Silva as well as profession surfer Jadson Andre. It's an ultra-rare name in the United States, given…
Lauren
English from Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
A Top 1000 boy name throughout the first half of the 20th century in the US, Lauren was popularized for girls by the actress Lauren Bacall. Today, while the Lauren spelling is still 99 percent…
Hedges
English surname
"one who lives near the hedge"
You might consider Hedges for a first name if you find the surname on your family tree.
Yassin
Arabic
"ya + sin (two letters of the Arabic alphabet)"
From the Arabic letters ya and sin , which begin the 36th chapter of the Quran (surah Ya Sin).
Ruaraí
Ruaraí is a masculine Irish name, a variant spelling of Rory or Ruairí. It derives from the Old Irish name Ruaidrí, combining 'ruadh' meaning 'red' and 'rí' meaning 'king,' thus translating as 'red…
Ruairí
Ruairí is a masculine Irish name with ancient Gaelic origins, pronounced roughly as 'ROO-ree.' Traditionally spelled Ruaidhrí in Old Irish, it combines 'ruadh' meaning 'red' and 'rí' meaning 'king,'…
Aviraj
Bengali, Punjabi, Sikh
"king of the sun; great king"
One of the many longer forms of the popular Indian name Raj, this compound name also comes with the appeal of the fashionable short form Avi. A popular choice among Bengali speakers in the UK, Aviraj…
Marvel
English word name
"to be filled with wonder or astonishment"
Marvel, once a feminine miracle name, has been resurrected as a unisex word name with a dose of superhero style.
Elixir
Arabic
"medicinal substance; philosopher's stone"
Potentially a cool route to Eli.
Aarnav
Aarnav is a modern Indian name with Sanskrit roots, combining elements that suggest 'ocean' or 'sea.' Popular primarily in India and among the Indian diaspora, Aarnav conveys depth, vastness, and…
Deshun
Modern invented name
Deshun developed as a modern creation combining the popular prefix 'De-' with 'shun,' possibly derived from older names or words. Some interpret it as meaning 'of sunshine' or 'from the sun,' though…
Carsyn
Spelling variation of Carson, English and Scottish
"son of the marsh dwellers"
The Y ending gives Carson a feminine spin. Carsyn is used for girls more than 70% of the time.
Kaleva
Finnish
"ancestor of the Finns"
From the name of the mythological ancestor of the Finns. The name of the Finnish epic the Kalevala means "the land of Kalevi".
Shingo
Japanese
"genuine; careful"
Common Japanese name most notably connected to Shigeo Shingō, Japanese industrial engineer and expert on the Toyota Production System.
Abdias
Abdias is a masculine name with biblical roots, derived from the Hebrew name Obadiah, meaning "servant of God." It appears in various religious texts, including as one of the twelve minor prophets in…
Brazos
Spanish
"arms; nature name"
The name of a river that flows through Texas into the Gulf of Mexico is given to a dozen or so baby boys and a handful of girls each year. The name derives from Spanish río de los Brazos de Dios…