8 Letter Boy Names

Armstead

Armstead is a masculine surname name with strong Anglo-Saxon roots, historically indicating someone who lived near or worked at an armory (a place where weapons and armor were stored or made). As a…

Hansford

Hansford is a masculine English surname-turned-first name with Germanic origins. It combines elements from 'Hans' (a German variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious') and 'ford' (meaning a river…

Josephus

Josephus is a masculine name with ancient Roman and Biblical connections, representing the Latin form of Joseph. With roots in Hebrew Yosef meaning "he will add," the name gained prominence through…

Theadore

Theadore is a masculine name that appears to be a spelling variation of Theodore, which has Greek origins meaning "gift of God" (from the elements "theos" meaning God and "doron" meaning gift). This…

Dionicio

Dionicio is a masculine name of Spanish and Greek origin, representing a variation of Dennis or Dionysius. It derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and festivity. The name…

Spurgeon

Norse

"little branch"

Spurgeon entered the mainstream name lexicon when it was chosen for their son by Ben Seward and wife Jessa Duggar, from the US reality show 19 Kids and Counting starring their large family. Spurgeon…

Epifanio

Spanish, Italian, Greek

"epiphany, appearance, manifesation"

A spiritual choice within Christian tradition, Epifanio is associated with the visit of Magi to the infant Christ. Sometimes known as Three Kings' Day in Western Christianity, in Eastern Christian…

Burdette

Burdette is a masculine name derived from an Old French surname, ultimately from Germanic origins. The name likely developed from 'burd' meaning 'beard,' making it essentially mean 'little bearded…

Shedrick

Shedrick is a masculine name with historical roots likely derived from the Old English name Cedric or Cædric, composed of the elements 'cēd' (battle) and 'rīc' (power, rule). The 'Sh-' beginning…

Governor

English, occupational name

Governor is far from one of the established occupational names such as Porter or Cooper, but with babies names King and Prince, Governor certainly wouldn't seem as outlandish today as it once might…

Talmadge

English surname, Old French, Norman

"pouch, knapsack; ringing of the bell"

Distinctive Talmadge could be an Anglo-Saxon name and English surname that was originally given to a person who carried a knapsack or pack, for example, a traveller or a pedlar. It comes from the Old…

Guilford

Guilford is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English place name meaning 'golden ford' (where 'guil' refers to gold and 'ford' indicates a river crossing). Originally a surname…

Williard

Williard is a variant spelling of the more common name Willard, which has Germanic origins. Derived from elements meaning 'will, desire' and 'hardy, brave,' it embodies strength and determination.…

Trinidad

Spanish

"trinity"

Trinidad, an island off Venezuela in the southern Caribbean, is Spanish for ‘trinity’ and is a common unisex name in Latin America. Notable namesakes include performers Trini Lopez (male) and Trini…

Hershell

Hershell is a masculine name of Germanic origin, considered a variant spelling of Herschel. The name ultimately derives from the Yiddish 'Hershel,' a diminutive of 'Hersh' (deer), or from the German…

Rayfield

Rayfield is a masculine given name that likely originated as a transferred use of an English surname. The surname Rayfield is a variant of Rayfield or Reyfield, combining elements 'ray/rey' (possibly…

Domenick

Domenick is a masculine name derived from the Latin 'Dominicus,' meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Lord.' This variant spelling of Dominic carries the same religious connotations while…

Glenwood

Scottish, English

"a narrow valley in the woods"

A surname style choice with a gentle yet rugged feel.

Gerhardt

Gerhardt is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' It's essentially a variant of the more common Gerard or…

Pershing

Pershing is a masculine name with American historical roots, deriving from General John J. Pershing, the commander of American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. The surname-turned-first-name…