8 Letter Boy Names
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Delainey
Delainey as a masculine name represents an unusual gender crossover, as it is primarily used for girls. The name originated as a variant of Delaney, an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó…
Demitrio
Demitrio is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing a variation of Demetrius, derived from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. This melodic name carries the meaning…
Demetris
Demetris is a masculine name with Greek origins, functioning as a variation of Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name literally means…
Dimitros
Dimitros is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing a variation of the more common Dimitris or Dimitrios. These names derive from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest,…
Dmitrios
Dmitrios is a masculine name of Greek and Russian origin, representing a variant of Demetrios or Dimitri. The name derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest, ultimately…
Demetrio
Spanish form of Demetrius, Greek
"follower of Demeter"
Demetrio is an original way to a mythological name, and is further appealing as a boy's name inspired by a goddess, the earth mother Demeter.
Dempster
Dempster is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from the occupational surname meaning 'judge' or 'judicial officer.' It comes from the Middle English word 'demester,' which referred to…
Dionisio
Spanish; Italian, from Greek
"god of Nysa"
A lively and more usable Latinate form of Dionysus.
Deniskov
Russian variation of Dennis, French from Greek
"god of Nysa"
Dennison
English
"son of Dennis"
A case in which the son is now more attractive than the father. There have been Colonial settlers surnamed Dennison on this side of the Atlantic since 1623.
Dionysus
Greek
"godlike one of Nysa"
Also written as Dionysos, Dionysus was a son of Zeus and the god of wine, revelry, fertility, and dance. Likely meaning "godlike one of Nysa" — Nysa being a region in Greece where Dionysus was raised…
Dennyson
Dennyson is a masculine name that emerged as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Dennis.' Dennis itself derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivity. As a first name, Dennyson carries…
Denisson
Denisson is a masculine name that appears to be a patronymic surname adapted as a first name. It likely originated as 'Denis's son' or 'son of Denis,' following the pattern of many surnames ending in…
Tennyson
English
"son of Dennis"
Few people would have considered the surname of this famous Victorian poet as a first name until Russell Crowe chose it for his son in 2006. But, as a rhythmic three-syllable patronymic, Tennyson has…
Auberron
Auberron is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Germanic elements or representing a creative modern invention. The name may blend 'auber' (related to auburn…
Denzelle
Denzelle is a masculine name that functions as an elaborated form of Denzel, which itself originated as a surname derived from the Middle English name 'Denzell,' referring to someone from Cornwall.…
Dietrich
German
"ruler of the people"
This form of Theodoric, familiar via Marlene, is a possible German import. It is an Anglicized ancestor of Derek and all its variations. A noted bearer was acclaimed classical German baritone and…
Diederik
Diederik is a masculine Dutch name derived from the Germanic elements 'theud' meaning 'people' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' Essentially, it translates to 'ruler of the people' or 'powerful…
Deveraux
French
"of Evreux; riverbank"
Swashbuckling name worthy of a hero in a romance novel. Deveraux or Devereaux is drawn from the town of Evreux in France and combined with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of…
Claiborn
Claiborn is a distinguished masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from elements meaning 'clay' and 'stream' or 'born of clay.' It emerged as a surname before transitioning to first-name…