8 Letter Boy Names

Addisson

Addisson as a masculine name is a variant spelling of Addison, which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Adam.' The double 's' spelling gives this traditional name a contemporary twist…

Adolphus

Latin

"noble wolf"

This softer version of Adolf is sadly still off-limits due to the connotations with Hitler.

Adalrich

Adalrich is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'aristocratic' and 'rich' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful.' This ancient name was common among nobility…

Allarick

Allarick is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Alaric, a historic Germanic name meaning "ruler of all" or "all-powerful ruler." The original Alaric was a famous Visigothic…

Alasdair

Scottish variation of Alexander

"defending men"

In this country, more recognizable with the Alistair spelling.

Alisdair

Alisdair is a masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, representing a variant spelling of Alasdair, which itself is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander. The name derives ultimately from the…

Alasdare

Alasdare is a masculine name that represents a rare variant spelling of the Scottish name Alasdair, which itself is the Gaelic form of Alexander. The name ultimately derives from Greek elements…

Alastair

Scottish

"defender of men"

To Americans, a quintessential British name, introduced to the U.S. public by suave journalist/PBS Masterpiece Theater host Alastair Cook. Sometimes used in the U.S. by parents with Scottish heritage.

Allaster

Allaster is a masculine name of Scottish origin, representing a variant spelling of Alastair or Alasdair, which ultimately derive from the Greek name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind.' This…

Allistir

Allistir is a masculine name of Scottish origin, representing a variant spelling of Alistair or Alastair. These names derive from the Greek name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'. The Scottish…

Adelbert

Variation of Albert, German

"noble, bright"

Adelbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin combining the elements 'adal' meaning noble or aristocratic and 'beraht' meaning bright or famous. It's an antiquated form of Albert. Popular among…

Alvertos

Alvertos is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Alberto, the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Albert. The name ultimately derives from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' (adal) and…

Albertko

Albertko appears to be a masculine diminutive or variant form of Albert, combining the traditional name with a diminutive suffix that may have Slavic or Eastern European origins. Albert itself is…

Albrecht

German variation of Albert

"noble; bright"

These days Albrecht is mostly seen as a surname, although it was historically a well-used first name in Germany. The surname was derived from the given name. Notables Albrechts include Renaissance…

Alldrich

Alldrich is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of the more traditional Aldrich or Aldric. The name combines the Old English elements "ald" meaning "old" or "wise"…

Aldridge

English surname and place name

"alder farmstead"

A preppy-yet-rugged choice that proves there are plenty of last names as first names that are rare and distinctive, but not wacky or made up.

Alldrick

Alldrick is an uncommon surname-turned-first-name with Anglo-Saxon roots. Likely derived from ancient English elements, possibly related to "Aldric" (meaning "old ruler" or "wise ruler"), the name…

Alphonso

Alphonso is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Germanic name Alfonso, which combines the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready, eager). This regal name was borne…

Alfonzus

Alfonzus is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Alfonso or Alphonse. These names derive from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'funs' meaning 'ready' or…

Alphonse

French from German

"noble, ready for battle"

Rarely used, and for good reason. Alonzo is a preferable choice. Alphonse does have a mixed bag of notable namesakes—French novelist Alphonse Daudet, painter Alphonse Mucha, and it was the birth name…