8 Letter Boy Names
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Garfield
English
"triangular field"
Despite the presidential pedigree, it's still hard to shake the image of the cartoon cat (named after his creator Jim Davis's grandfather). However, there are other Garfields, such as Barbadian…
Christof
Christof is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of Christopher. Derived from the Greek elements 'Christos' (Christ) and 'phero' (to bear), it literally means 'bearer…
Gandolph
Gandolph is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'gand' meaning 'magic' or 'staff' and 'wolf' meaning 'wolf.' This powerful combination creates a meaning along the lines of…
Gamaliel
Hebrew
"my reward is God"
A rare Biblical name, reminiscent of Gabriel, Aziel, and Malachi, Gamaliel appears in the Old Testament as a son of Pedahzur and in the New Testament as a Jewish priest and scholar who taught Saint…
Christer
Christer is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Sweden and Norway. It derives from the Latin 'Christophorus' meaning 'bearing Christ.' This name emerged as a Nordic…
Galloway
Scottish
"stranger"
A rare but distinguished Scottish name. The original Galloway is a region in south-west Scotland, and the meaning ("stranger-Gaels") refers to its mixed population of Scandinavian and Gaelic-speaking…
Gallieno
Gallieno is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the ancient Roman name Gallienus. It has historical significance as it was the name of a Roman Emperor who ruled from 253 to 268 CE. The…
Christos
Greek diminutive of Christopher, Greek and Latin
"bearer of Christ"
A Greek classic.
Benedick
Variation of Benedict, Latin
"blessed"
Stick with the original.
Arsenios
Latin from Greek
"masculine, virile"
St. Arsenius (or Arsenios) the Great was a 5th-century Roman saint remembered for his influence on asceticism.
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"…
Garrison
English
"son of Garret"
As Harrison is to Harry, Garrison is to Gary: both of the longer versions sound more modern and appealing. NPR's Prairie Home Companion's Garrison Keillor was born Gary.
Fujikawa
Fujikawa is a Japanese surname that has occasionally been adopted as a given name. It combines two Japanese words: "fuji" meaning "wisteria" and "kawa" meaning "river." As a family name, it's…
Gauthier
French variation of Walter
This could be a fresh way to honor an ancestral Walter.
Gedaliah
Hebrew
"made great by Jehovah; God is great"
Gedaliah is an obscure Biblical name that appears several times in the Old Testament, most notably borne by a figure who ruled Judea under the Babylonians. Most prominently used in Israel, Gedaliah…
Geoffrey
Anglo-Saxon from French
"pledge of peace"
In the US, this spelling is less common than mid-century favorite Jeffrey, and it has faded from popularity faster. This more British spelling is the usual form for historical figures like Geoffrey…
Geoffroi
Geoffroi is a masculine name representing the traditional French form of Geoffrey, which ultimately derives from Germanic elements meaning 'peace' (fred) and either 'territory' or 'god' (gawia). This…
Goffredo
Goffredo is a distinguished masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'god' (god) and 'fred' (peace), literally meaning 'God's peace.' This name represents the Italian variation of…
Géralde
Géralde is the masculine form of Géraldine, which derives from the Germanic name Gerald, composed of elements meaning "spear" and "rule" or "power." This French variant maintains the same powerful…
Christie
Scottish and Irish diminutive of Christopher
"bearer of Christ"
Kit and Topher are the Christopher nicknames du jour, thanks to actors Harington and Grace. But now that Chris is feeling less ubiquitous, this jaunty Scottish and Irish short form has a certain…