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9 Letter Boy Names

  1. Demetrius

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "follower of Demeter"

    • Description:

      Classical and Shakespearean name that may appeal if you like your names long, flowing and multicultural.
  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. Valentino

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "strength, health"

    • Description:

      A dashing, dramatic and romantic Italian surname, associated with early movie heartthrob Rudolph, and later with Italian fashion designer Valentino (Garavani). Also the name of an early Roman saint, whose feast day marks the beginning of spring. Ricky Martin chose it for one of his twin boys.
  5. 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.
  6. Zachariah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, form of Zechariah

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord has remembered"

    • Description:

      This distinguished name still feels a bit ancient, but with the rise of such former graybeards as Jeremiah and Elijah, it also sounds child-friendly again, as does the Latin-Greek form Zacharias.
  7. Belvedere

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful view"

    • Description:

      Derived from Italian bello "beautiful" and vedere "view", Belvedere is a dramatic name that was used for a cartoon hound dog in George Webster Crenshaw's comic strip by the same name, which ran from 1962 to 1995.
  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. 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.
  10. Gallagher

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "descendant of foreign helper"

    • Description:

      Gallagher is, like so many of its genre, friendly, open, and optimistic. Some might associate it with the fraternal members of the band Oasis, Noel and Liam Gallagher.
  11. 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.
  12. Zephaniah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God has hidden"

    • Description:

      A minor prophet who has his own Book, Zephaniah is another Old Testament gem waiting to be rediscovered now that Noah and Abraham are becoming too trendy.
  13. 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.
  14. Guillermo

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of William

    • Description:

      As with Guillaume (see above), Liam, Willem, and Wilhelm, everyday Williams in their own countries, Guillermo is a captivating possibility here. Giermo, Gigermo, Gijermo, Gillermo, Gillirmo, Giyermo, Guermillo, Guiermo Guilermón, Guille, Guillelmo, Guillermino, Guillo, Guirmo, Gullermo, Llermo, Memo, Quillermo.
  15. Devereaux

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "from Evreux; riverbank"

    • Description:

      Devereaux is familiar to many English speakers as a surname but not as a first. It's a habitational name related to the town of Evreux in France, with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of that area.
  16. Morrissey

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Muiris"

    • Description:

      When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice, with the nice three-syllable lilt of of such other Irish surnames as Finnegan and Flanagan. It can also be spelled Morrisey.
  17. Rodriquez

    • Description:

      Rodriquez is a masculine name originating as a Spanish patronymic surname meaning "son of Rodrigo." The name Rodrigo itself comes from Germanic elements meaning "fame" and "power" or "ruler." While more commonly found as a family name, Rodriquez occasionally appears as a given name, particularly in Hispanic communities and the southern United States. The spelling with a "z" ending represents an Americanized variant of the traditional Spanish spelling Rodríguez. As a first name, Rodriquez offers a distinctive choice that honors Hispanic naming traditions while providing the fashionable surname-as-first-name style. Though uncommon as a given name, it carries strong cultural connections and an authoritative sound with its strong consonant ending.

  18. Astrophel

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Meaning:

      "star lover"

    • Description:

      Invented by 16th-century English poet Sir Philip Sidney for the hero of his sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella, this name is derived from the Greek elements aster "star" and philos "lover". Sidney’s heroine, and Astrophel’s love-interest, is Stella — whose name means "star".
  19. 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.
  20. Leviticus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "belonging to the Levites"

    • Description:

      Old Testament book way too heavy to carry.