7 Letter Boy Names
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Wattson
Wattson is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins. Historically a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Walter' or 'son of Watt' (a medieval diminutive of Walter), Wattson has…
Watkins
Watkins originated as an English and Welsh surname derived from the medieval given name 'Wat' or 'Watt,' a diminutive of Walter, combined with the suffix '-kins' meaning 'little son of.' As a given…
Wayland
English
"land beside the road"
Way out.
Weiland
German, from English
"craft, cunning"
A variant of Wayland, most often seen as a German surname.
Weyland
Weyland is a masculine name with ancient Germanic roots, connected to Norse mythology where Völundr (Weyland in Old English) was a legendary master blacksmith and craftsman. The name combines…
Webster
English occupational name
"weaver"
Webster is one of several W-starting surname names back on the drawing board, now that it has recovered from its childlike eighties sitcom identity. Webster was used in respectable numbers in the…
Wendell
German, English
"wanderer; to travel, to proceed"
This name has hardly been used since Wendell Willkie ran for president in 1940, and it may not quite be ready for revival yet. Still, clunky grandpa names like Lionel, Douglas, Benedict, Carl, and…
Wernhar
Wernhar is an ancient Germanic masculine name with medieval origins. It combines the elements 'warin' or 'wern' meaning 'guard, protect' and 'hari' meaning 'army, warrior.' This powerful combination…
Werther
German
"worthy warrior"
In literature identified with The Sorrows of Young Werther -- not much to wish on a child.
Wessley
Wessley is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Wesley, which originated as an English surname meaning "west meadow" or "western clearing." This alternative spelling with the double…
Wheeler
English occupational name
"wheel maker"
Wheeler is one of the most energetic of the newly stylish occupational names, all those 'e's giving it a friendly, freewheeling sound. Wheeler has some historical cred via the nineteenth Vice…
Whitney
English
"white island"
Deriving from an English locational surname meaning "white island", Whitney was in rare but regular use for boys in the US until the early 1960s, when actress Whitney Blake popularized it for girls.…
Wilburt
Wilburt is a masculine name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Wilbert, which combines the elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'beraht' (bright, famous). This traditional name was relatively…
Wilbert
German
"bright will"
Wilbert is one of the new old grandpa names marching -- shuffling? -- back into style, taking the place of names like Gus and Max which now sound totally baby-friendly. Wilbert and cousin Wilbur…
Wilbart
Wilbart is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely a variant of Wilbert or Gilbert. These names combine elements meaning "will," "bright," "brilliant," or "noble." Wilbart has a distinguished,…
Wilfred
English
"desires peace"
Wilfred is one of those Old Man Names that still sounds fusty in the US but is fashionable in the UK. It comes with readymade short forms Will, Wilf, or Fred and might make an adventurous alternative…
Wilfryd
Wilfryd is a rare masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Wilfred, derived from Old Germanic elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'frið' (peace). This particular spelling variation…
Wilfrid
Spelling variation of Wilfred, English
"desires peace"
Wilfrid is a distinguished masculine name of Anglo-Saxon origin, combining the elements "will" (determination or desire) and "frid" (peace), creating the meaningful combination "desires peace" or…
Wilford
English
"willow ford"
As a whole Wilford still carries a dowdy, dated image, but each component of the name—Will and Ford—are stylish in their own right. Wilford will be a part of the next generation of grandpa revival…
Wilhelm
German variation of William
"resolute protection"
This dignified German form of William belonged to two German Emperors and Kings of Prussia, as well as a host of other important historical figures. These include composer (Wilhelm) Richard Wagner,…