7 Letter Boy Names

Odissan

African

"thirteenth born son"

If you choose this name, it's not likely to be for the meaning.

Ulysses

Latin variation of Odysseus, Greek

"wrathful"

Ulysses is one of the few U boys' names anyone knows -- with heavy links to the Homeric hero of The Odyssey , the eighteenth US president Ulysses Grant, and the James Joyce novel -- all of which…

Actaeon

Latin

"from Attica"

A hyperkinetic name, might be more kid-friendly without the second a.

Auliffe

Auliffe is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Amhalghaidh' or 'Amhlaoibh', which are variants of the Old Norse name 'Olaf'. The name means 'ancestral heritage' or 'ancestor's…

Olimpio

Greek

"pertaining to the Mount Olympus of Greek mythology"

One way to reference mythology without naming your son after a god.

Olimios

Olimios is an unusual masculine name that appears to have Greek influences, though it's not among common Greek names. It might be related to Olympios, referencing Mount Olympus, the mythological home…

Gillour

Gillour is an uncommon masculine name with likely Scottish or French origins. It may be a variant of Gilmour/Gilmore, which derives from the Gaelic 'gille mòr' meaning 'great servant' or 'devoted…

Olympos

Greek

"from Mount Olympus"

Mythical, yet limp.

Olivier

French

"olive tree"

More and more frequently heard as the Gallic version of Oliver, Olivier could be seen as a tribute to the great British actor, Sir Laurence O.

Olympio

Italian, Spanish, Greek

"from Mount Olympus"

Olympio is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from Mount Olympus, the mythological home of the Greek gods. The name carries associations with strength, divinity, and athletic prowess,…

Omarion

Elaboration of Omari

Another increasingly popular member of the Omar family, this one perhaps influenced by hip-hopper Omarion Granberrg (born Omari) of the group B2K.

O'neill

O'Neill is primarily known as an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Niall,' derived from a legendary High King of Ireland named Niall of the Nine Hostages. As a first name, it represents a modern…

O'neall

O'neall is a masculine name derived from Irish surname traditions. It represents a variant spelling of O'Neill, one of Ireland's oldest and most prominent family names. The original Gaelic form, Ó…

Onslowe

English

"Andrǣd's hill"

A rare surname name that could follow in the footsteps of Harlow, Marlowe, Winslow et al., Onslowe comes from the Old English name Andrǣd , which likely relates to Andrew and Anders. In turn, this…

Ontario

Place-name

This geographical name with Iroquois roots has a lot going for it: a strong sound, a vigorous o ending, and -- a quality prized today -- rarity.

Orestes

Greek

"from the mountain"

A figure in Greek drama who murdered his mother makes for an unconventional choice for a baby name, but it has appeared on the US extended list several dozen times since records began.

Orpheus

Greek mythology name

"the darkness of the night"

Name of the legendary ancient Greek poet and musician — whose music was so beautiful it made trees dance and rivers stop to listen — would provide a child with a challenging but indelible identity.

Ornette

Musical name

Long associated with jazz great Ornette Coleman, this name's main problem is that almost all other ette-ending names -- from Annette to Paulette -- are unequivocally feminine.

Orville

French

"gold town"

Only if you're an aviation buff or seriously addicted to popcorn.

Gilmour

Gilmour is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'gille mór' meaning 'servant of Mary' or 'follower of Mary,' with religious connections to the Virgin Mary. Alternatively, some…