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9 Letter Boy Names

  1. Deucalion

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "sweet sailor"

    • Description:

      Various characters name Deucalion exist in Greek Mythology, including Deucalion, the son of Prometheus; Deucalion of Crete; Deucalion, son of Zeus; and Deucalion the solider, who is killed by Achilles.
  2. Nicodemus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "victory of the people"

    • Description:

      This rarely used New Testament name could make an unusual route to the cool nickname Nico. Borne by the person who helps to entomb Jesus following his crucifixion, it has the powerful meaning of "victory of the people" and is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Nikodemos.
  3. Endeavour

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "challenge, endeavor"

    • Description:

      Extravagant virtue name which is notably the first name of the British TV detective Inspector Morse.
  4. Alejandro

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Softer and smoother than Alexander, this classic Spanish name for boys has made a seamless transition to this culture. Adding to its current impact: the Lady Gaga song Alejandro .
  5. Leviathan

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "twisted, coiled; in modern Hebrew - whale"

    • Description:

      Leviathan was a name given to 76 boys in the USA in 2021. It makes a rather unusual Biblical choice, being the name not of a man or angel, but of a sea monster. In literature and popular culture, the term Leviathan has since come to be used as a synonym for any gargantuan, monstrous creature or object (think of the bag in VEEP).
  6. Aurélien

    • Origin:

      French form of Latin Aurelius

    • Meaning:

      "golden"

    • Description:

      Truly original yet not strange name ripe for the plucking by the adventurous baby namer. Aurelius works too.
  7. Mackenzie

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "son of Kenneth"

    • Description:

      This lively Scottish surname is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, Coinnich being one of the original Gaelic forms of Kenneth.
  8. Cassander

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "light of man"

    • Description:

      Cassander is the masculine form of Cassandra, and the name of an ancient king of Macedon from the 3rd century BC. It could make a nice alternative to Alexander or a refreshing way to honour a female relative named Cassie/Cassandra/Sandra.
  9. Thelonius

    • Origin:

      Latinized form of German Tielo or Till

    • Meaning:

      "people"

    • Description:

      One of the coolest of names, thanks to legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk, who inherited it from his father. It has been used very sparingly since the 1960s--just a sprinkling of baby boys receive the name each year. Monk's middle name Sphere is pretty unique too--a cousin of Cosmos and Cosmo. Some other jazz names to consider: Bix, Ellington, Ella, Etta, Mingus, Dexter and Calloway. :
  10. Jerónimo

    • Description:

      Jerónimo is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, representing the Iberian form of Jerome. The name derives from the Greek Hieronymos, meaning 'sacred name.' Saint Jerome (Jerónimo in Spanish), a 4th-century scholar who translated the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate), significantly boosted the name's popularity throughout Christian Europe. In Spanish-speaking countries, Jerónimo has remained a consistent, though not overwhelming, presence in naming practices over centuries. The name carries connotations of scholarship, religious devotion, and classical education. In modern usage, Jerónimo offers Spanish-speaking families a name with historical depth and cultural significance. The name is recognized internationally but maintains its distinctive Spanish character through its pronunciation and accent mark over the second 'o.'

  11. Pendragon

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Meaning:

      "head dragon, chief warrior"

    • Description:

      The epithet of the legendary king's father Uther in Arthurian legend, later also applied to King Arthur himself. It literally means "head dragon" or "dragon's head", but the name appears in medieval Welsh mythology with the figurative meaning of "chief warrior". A truly daring name for a boy, in every sense!
  12. Cymbeline

    • Origin:

      Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "sun lord or sun hound"

    • Description:

      The title of a Shakespeare play based on legends featuring the early Celtic King Cunobelinus, whose name derives from the Gaulish sun god Belenus.
  13. Aristedes

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "son of the best"

    • Description:

      This name of an early Greek Christian philosopher comes with a wizened, ancient air about it. Still, perhaps the nickname Ari might help it work for a baby to grow into.
  14. Marcellus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "young warrior"

    • Description:

      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.
  15. Francesco

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Francis

    • Description:

      Thanks to the inspiration of Pope Francis, Francesco has galloped to the front of the line to become the Number One boys' name in Italy. As Francesca has become a familiar and popular form of the name for girls in the wider world, so does the handsome Francesco have that potential for boys.
  16. Théodore

    • Description:

      Théodore is the French form of Theodore, a name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'gift of God,' derived from the elements 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift). The addition of the accent mark gives the name its distinctive French pronunciation and character. Popular in French-speaking regions like France, Quebec, and parts of Switzerland, Théodore maintains the dignified, classical appeal of Theodore while adding a touch of European sophistication. The name has a rich history, having been borne by numerous saints, scholars, and leaders throughout history. Though less common than the English Theodore in international contexts, Théodore appeals to parents seeking a name with both cultural depth and elegant sound.
  17. Ferdinand

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "bold voyager"

    • Description:

      Ferdinand is a traditional name among Spanish royal families and also appears in Shakespeare's The Tempest, borne by the handsome young prince shipwrecked on Prospero's island. Bold, daring, and poetic, it was a popular choice in the US in the 19th and early 20th century, but the 1938 movie Ferdinand the Bull has left it with a lingering clunkiness and it has been out of style since the 80s.
  18. Guillaume

    • Origin:

      French variation of William, German

    • Meaning:

      "resolute protection"

    • Description:

      An everyday name in France, a charismatic possibility elsewhere, Guillaume is a French form of the classic Germanic William. It's heyday was back in the 1980s and 90s, when it ranked in the French Top 10 and the Belgium and Quebec Top 20, though more recent years have seen it drop from the popularity charts.
  19. Yossarian

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      The surname of the protagonist of Joseph Heller’s satirical World War II novel Catch 22 and its sequel Closing Time, by which he is exclusively called by the narrator and other characters. It is described in the novel as "an odious, alien, distasteful name… not at all like such clean, crisp, honest, American names as Cathcart, Peckem and Dreedle." Heller took the name from one of his own colleagues in the Air Force, an Assyrian called Yohannan.
  20. Remington

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "place on a riverbank"

    • Description:

      Remington Steele was the perfect name for an upper-crust action hero on 1980s television. Now, Remington is catching fire along with a new generation of predatory baby boy names such as Hunter, Gunner, and Colt. Or you might consider it a unisex namewith a buttoned-up British feel and the friendly short form Rem or Remy.

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