9 Letter Boy Names

Llewellyn

Welsh, variation of Llywelyn

"leader's image"

Llewellyn/Llywelyn is a common patriotic first name in Wales, with its distinctive Welsh double LL's; in the U.S. Llewellyn would make a daring choice, though with the chance that some might find the…

Llywellyn

Llywellyn is a masculine name of Welsh origin, traditionally spelled Llywelyn. It's believed to derive from Welsh elements meaning 'lion-like' or possibly 'leader.' This name carries significant…

Llewellen

Llewellen is a variant spelling of Llewellyn, a traditional Welsh masculine name derived from 'llew' (lion) and 'gwyn' (white, blessed, or holy), creating the meaning 'lion-like leader' or 'holy…

Llewellin

Llewellin is a distinctive Welsh masculine name, a variant of Llewellyn, which derives from the Welsh elements 'llew' meaning 'lion' and 'gwyn' meaning 'white' or 'blessed'. This historically…

Lochlainn

Irish

"land of the Vikings"

Conjures up pleasant images of lakes, but the pronunciation challenge makes the Anglicized Loughlin preferable.

Ludovicus

Ludovicus is the Latin form of the Germanic name Ludwig, which has given rise to various modern names including Louis, Luis, and Luigi. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'hlud' meaning…

Luciliano

Luciliano is an elaborate and melodious masculine name with Latin roots, likely derived from the Roman name Lucilius or Lucillus, diminutives of Lucius meaning "light" or "illumination." This ornate…

Lucretius

Latin clan name

"wealth"

Lucretius is the name of the Roman philosopher who invented Epicureanism. But even in these days of old Roman name revival, Lucretius sounds a bit long-white-beardish, though it can be enlivened with…

Lysandros

Greek

"liberator"

This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.

Maccauley

Maccauley is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish origins, representing a variant spelling of Macaulay or McCauley. These names derive from the Gaelic 'Mac Amhalghaidh,' meaning 'son of…

Macdonald

Scottish

"son of Donald"

Between "Old MacDonald" and Big Mac allusions, this would be a risky choice.

Mcdonnell

McDonnell is a masculine name that originated as a Scottish and Irish surname meaning 'son of Donald' or 'son of Donal.' It belongs to one of the oldest and most powerful Gaelic clans, with roots…

Macgregor

Scottish

"son of Gregor"

Interesting possibility for the son or grandson of a Gregory.

Mackenzie

Scottish

"son of Kenneth"

This lively Scottish surname is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Coinnich , Coinnich being one of the original Gaelic forms of Kenneth. As a given name, it caught on for girls in a big way…

Mackinzie

Mackinzie is a masculine name derived from the Scottish surname Mackenzie, meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'fair one.' This particular spelling variation emerged in North America as part of the trend…

Mackinsey

Variation of Mackenzie or Kinsey, English, Scottish

"Son of Kenneth; son of Kinsey"

Part Mackenzie, part Kinsey, Mackinsey could work for someone who loves both.

Mackenzey

Mackenzey is an uncommon masculine variant spelling of Mackenzie, a name of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'fair one.' Originally a surname derived from 'Mac' (son of) and…

Manuelito

Manuelito is a masculine name that serves as a diminutive form of Manuel, adding an affectionate Spanish suffix "-ito" meaning "little Manuel." The name Manuel itself derives from Hebrew "Immanuel,"…

Marcellus

Latin

"young warrior"

This ancient Roman family name, first borne by the distinguished Marcus Claudius Marcellus and later by two popes, is a possibilty in the hot new category of names from antiquity.

Grégoire

Grégoire is the French form of Gregory, a name with ancient Greek origins derived from "gregorein," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." The name carries a distinguished heritage, with numerous…