7 Letter Boy Names

Halcyon

Greek

"kingfisher bird"

Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.

Halfdan

Halfdan is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, literally meaning "half Danish" or possibly "half Dane." Historically significant in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Norway and Denmark, it was…

Cleatus

Cleatus is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from 'Kletos' meaning 'called' or 'summoned.' It shares roots with the more common name Cletus, which historically gained recognition through…

Haldane

Haldane is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a surname meaning 'half-Dane' or 'half Danish,' referring to someone of mixed Norse and Scottish ancestry. This distinctive name carries…

Halldor

Halldor is a masculine name of Norse origin, combining the elements 'hallr' meaning 'stone' or 'rock' and 'Thor,' the name of the Norse god of thunder. This powerful combination creates a name…

Halifax

Place-name

If you want to honor your grandfather Hal but can't work up much enthusiasm for his full name Harold, consider the more stylish (if a bit pretentious) capital of Nova Scotia.

Hallsey

Hallsey is an uncommon masculine name that may have originated as an English surname derived from the phrase 'Heall's island' in Old English, where 'heall' meant 'hall' or 'manor house.' As a first…

Halston

English

"hallowed stone"

This choice feels more familiar than other hall-related English surnames, thanks to designer Halston, the single-named disco-era society playmate of Liza and Elton.

Halsten

Halsten is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements 'hallr' meaning 'stone' or 'rock' and 'steinn' also meaning 'stone,' thus emphasizing strength and durability. This ancient…

Hammill

Hammill is primarily recognized as a surname of English and Scottish origin, though occasionally used as a masculine given name. As a surname, it evolved from Old English 'hamel' meaning 'crooked' or…

Hanunet

Hanunet is a masculine name with possible Hebrew or ancient Egyptian origins. If derived from Hebrew, it may be connected to the name Hanun (meaning "gracious") with a diminutive suffix.…

Hammond

English from German

"mountain home"

A cross-cultural possibility, but a bit heavy and somber.

Hamnett

Hamnett is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an old Germanic personal name composed of 'haimi' (home) and 'hard' (brave, hardy), which evolved through medieval diminutive forms. This…

Hammett

English surname

A possibility for fans of the mystery writer, but most parents would prefer Dashiell.

Hamblin

Hamblin is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English surname. Originally a patronymic surname meaning "son of Hamelin," it traces back to the Old German name Hamelin, a diminutive form of…

Hamelin

Hamelin is a masculine name with Germanic and Old French origins, derived from the Germanic element 'hamal' meaning 'mutilated' or possibly related to the Old German word for 'house.' The name gained…

Hampton

English

"home settlement"

Names of classy places -- Aspen, Paris, and now, Hampton -- are in favor with aspiring parents. Associated with a stylish area of New York and with the stately Hampton Court Palace in the UK, the…

Hampden

Hampden is a masculine name of English origin, primarily derived from place names in England. It functions as a transferred surname-to-first-name, with aristocratic and historical associations. The…

Hampten

Hampten represents a variation of Hampton, a name with English origins that began as a place name and surname before transitioning to given name status. The original Hampton derives from Old English…

Birkett

English

"birch coastland"

Birch or even Burke is better.