8 Letter Boy Names
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Keshavan
Hindi
"Lord Vishnu"
Variant of Kesavan
Somerset
English
"land of the summer settlers"
The name of an English county and noble title, Somerset is also found as a surname and occasionally as a given name. The English writer (William) Somerset Maugham is a notable bearer.
Apollyon
Greek
"destroyer"
The Greek equivalent of Abaddon — both a place name (that of an abyss) and a demonic angel that lives there.
Clerihew
English surname and word name
"humorous verse form"
A humorous rhyme, named for English humourist and novelist Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1875–1956), who invented the form.
Asmodeus
Greek, Hebrew
"demon of wrath"
Asmodeus is a prince of demons and hell according to Judeo-Islamic lore.
Torbjorn
Swedish and Norwegian
"Thor's bear"
Torbjorn, written as Torbjörn in Swedish and Torbjørn in Norwegian, is derived from the Old Norse Þórbjǫrn , meaning "Thor's bear." It's currently a grandpa name in Scandinavia, but some…
Carmello
Spanish and Italian variation of Carmen, Hebrew
"garden"
Carmelo is the more popular spelling of this name in the US, probably thanks to basketball great Carmelo Anthony. Carmelo ranks in the Top 1000 and was given to about 350 baby boys last year, while…
Abednego
Akkadian
"servant of Nebo"
Derived from Nebo, the Babylonian god of wisdom. In the Old Testament Abednego is the Babylonian name given to Azariah, one of the three men cast into a furnace but saved by God.
Ethaniel
Ethaniel is a modern masculine variation that combines the popular biblical name Ethan with the angelic suffix '-iel,' which appears in names of angels like Gabriel and Michael. Ethan comes from…
Ilmarine
Estonian deity
In Estonian mythology, Ilmarine is a blacksmith who forges the celestial beings. He is immortal and capable of creating practically anything, but is portrayed as being unlucky in love.
Tarasios
Greek
"from Taras"
Taras is the former name of the Italian city Taranto, which was settled by Greeks in the 8th century BC. The founders named it after Taras, who figures in Greek mythology as the son of Poseidon. A…
Iarlaith
Irish
"ruler, sovereign, lord"
The name of a 6th saint from Galway whose monastery became a center of learning while he was there, Iarlaith is an undiscovered Irish gem. Undiscovered in the US, that is: Iarlaith is a Top 100 name…
Svetovit
Russian and Ukrainian deity
God of war and prosperity worshipped in Eastern Europe. He is depicted as having four heads, a horn, and a sword. His symbols included a white horse, a saddle, a bit, a flag, and eagles.
Sylfesta
Romani form of Sylvester
Utsidihi
Cherokee
"mankiller"
A Cherokee warrior rank that was borne by those who earned it, not given as a baby name.
Giustino
Italian
"just, fair"
Unusual and romantic Italian form of Justin. Giusto has historically been more popular in Italy, but both variants are rare now.
Eldarion
Literature, Sindarin
"son of the elves"
Eldarion is the son of Aragorn and Arwen in Tolkien's legendarium, who goes on to become a High King himself.
Octavión
Octavión is a masculine name that blends Latin roots with Spanish linguistic influence. It derives from the Latin 'octavus,' meaning 'eighth,' historically given to the eighth child or a child born…
Centeōtl
Nahuatl, Aztec
"maize deity"
In Aztec mythology, Centeōtl was the god of maize and subsistence.
Jacobson
English surname
"son of Jacob"
Jameson has cracked the Top 100, so you may want to look towards greener pastures. Jacobson has the same appeal, and — trivia bonus — Jacob and James are variations of the same name.