7 Letter Boy Names
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Nasmith
English
"nail maker"
This is an occupational surname for one who made nails and has been used by one Berry to honor a Canadian World War I hero, Col. George Nasmith. Other related names with the same meaning nclude…
Thijmen
Thijmen is a masculine Dutch name, considered a variation of Timothy, which has Greek origins meaning "honoring God." The distinctive Dutch spelling reflects the language's orthographic conventions,…
Felinus
Latin
"cat-like"
This Late Roman name is little-used in modern times, though the feminine forms Feline and Felina are popular in Europe. While some relate it to the happy-go-lucky Felix, it actually has a cat-like…
Castiel
Hebrew
"my cover is God"
Castiel, which vaulted into the Top 1000 on the wings of the angel hero of the television show Supernatural , is the name of the Angel of the day Thursday. It may also derive some appeal from the…
Beowulf
Old English
"bee wolf"
This ancient name is that of the hero of the epic Beowulf , which is thought to be the oldest-ever poem in English lit written in the vernacular. J. R. R. Tolkien used the poem as one of his…
Diggory
French
"Lost one"
This buoyant name has the same bouncy rhythm as Rafferty and Barnaby, but is virtually unused. It has plenty of literary cred, too: characters in The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter and Thomas…
Kehinde
Yoruba
"second-born of twins or one who falls behind"
This African name, which derives from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, is used for both girls and boys -- but in the US, its most notable bearer is (male) artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley, who paints brown-…
Finnick
Literary invention
Finnick has risen to prominence as a first name via The Hunger Games , in which Finnick Odair was a winner of the games. A wearable literary creation, Finnick was given to 136 boys in the US in a…
Brayson
Modern invented name
Also found as Brason, this is one of an army of Jason sound-alikes, which include Cason, Mason, Kaysen, and so on. Stylish, yes; recommended, no.
Reyansh
Hindi
"ray of light"
This unusual Indian name, which refers to one of the names of Lord Vishnu, has been one of the fastest-growing boys' names of the last decade. It first managed to climb into the US Top 1000 in 2014.…
Torvald
Norse
"Thor's ruler"
Torvald, not to be confused with Torvill of skating fame, is a Norse name which might be of interest to parents looking for Thor-related options. Torvald is most familiar in the English-speaking…
Ismaeel
Ismaeel is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Ismail or Ismael. This name traces back to the biblical and Quranic figure Ishmael, the son of Abraham (Ibrahim). The…
Daniyal
Daniyal is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Daniel. The original Hebrew name Daniel means 'God is my judge' and appears prominently in the Bible and Quran. This…
Mikolaj
Mikolaj is the Polish form of Nicholas, a masculine name with Greek origins meaning 'victory of the people.' This name is particularly popular in Poland, where it has strong cultural and religious…
Oliwier
Polish, from Latin
"olive tree or elf army"
A fresh and intriguing Oliver variant from Poland.
Mikaeel
Mikaeel is a multicultural masculine name, representing an Arabic and Quranic variation of Michael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' In Islamic tradition, Mikaeel (or Mikail) is…
Hasnain
Arabic
"handsome, beautiful; fine, well"
A Top 1000 name in England and Wales, Hasnain combines Husain and Hassan into one name.
Zeeshan
Zeeshan is a masculine name of Arabic and Persian origin, popular in Muslim communities, particularly in Pakistan, India, and the Middle East. The name combines 'zee' meaning 'high position' or…
Abubakr
Abubakr is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant transliteration of Abu Bakr. The name carries profound historical and religious significance in Islamic tradition, as Abu Bakr was…
Shayaan
Shayaan is a masculine name of Arabic and Persian origin that has gained popularity in Muslim communities worldwide. The name carries beautiful meanings including 'worthy,' 'deserving,' or…