Six Letter Boy Names

Halsey

English

"hallowed island"

Although this was the surname of rugged World War II admiral William Halsey, these days it's more closely identified with uninamed female singer-songwriter Halsey. Five baby boys were named Halsey in…

Hallsy

Hallsy is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a diminutive nickname for names containing 'Hall' such as Halley, Hallam, or surnames like Hall or Halliday. With English origins, the…

Hamahl

Hamahl is a rare masculine name possibly derived from Arabic or Hebrew origins. It may be related to the Arabic name Hamal, meaning 'lamb,' which is also the name of a star in the constellation…

Hamill

English

"scarred"

Though we usually think a name's image in contemporary culture supersedes its ancient meaning, this is a case where the definition could undermine a child's self-esteem.

Hamell

Hamell is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as a surname variant of Hamel, Hamil, or Hammell. These surnames have Germanic origins relating to 'hamal' meaning 'mutilated' or possibly…

Hamish

Scottish variation of James

"supplanter"

Just as Seamus/Seumus is Irish for James, Hamish is the Scottish form — one that's not often used here, but still redolent of Olde Scotland. If you're ready to go further than Duncan and Malcolm, out…

Hamlet

Anglicized form of Danish, Amleth

The "To Be or Not to Be" jokes, via Shakespeare's tortured prince, will get old by Month Two.

Hamnet

Germanic

"home"

Ultimately from the Germanic Haimo, Hamnet is a homely name, best associated with the son of William Shakespeare. Hamnet died in childhood and his name (and death) may have provided the inspiration…

Carito

Carito is a masculine name with Spanish and Latin American origins, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of the name Carlos (Charles). The suffix '-ito' in Spanish indicates endearment and…

Hamlen

Hamlen is an uncommon masculine name with English roots, derived from a surname which originated as a place name. Historically, it likely referred to someone from a hamelet or small settlement. This…

Barden

English "barley valley"

"barley valley"

Rarely heard last-name-first choice with nice gardenlike feel.

Hammet

Hammet is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Hamlet, which derives from the Germanic elements 'haimaz' (home) and 'laþa' (small estate). Alternatively, it could…

Hanish

Literary name

"one who forewarns of storms"

This name from the ancient Gilgamesh Epic would be a challenging choice; Hamish makes a more user-friendly option.

Johann

German variation of Johan or John, Hebrew

"God is gracious"

The traditional German spelling of this name, used by Goethe, Bach and many other luminaries. Familiar in the US, but retains an Olde World feel, for better and worse.

Hanoch

Hebrew

"vowed, dedicated"

Variant of Enoch with little appeal.

Hanokh

Hanokh is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing a traditional transliteration of the biblical name more commonly rendered as Enoch in English translations. In Hebrew, the name means…

Hanzel

Hanzel is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Hansel, which originated as a diminutive form of Johannes (John) in German. The name gained widespread recognition through the Grimm…

Hansel

German diminutive of Hans

"God is gracious"

Those "Where's Gretel?" jokes will get old pretty fast.

Hannes

German, Dutch, Scandinavian variation of Johannes

"God is gracious"

Johannes never caught on in the US, but popular European short form Hannes may be more accessible.

Dowson

Dowson is a masculine name that originated as an English surname, derived from a patronymic meaning 'son of Dow' (with Dow being a medieval diminutive of names like David). As a first name, Dowson is…