Four Syllable Names for Boys

A clear reference to the Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli, known for his adaptations of Shakespearean plays such as The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet. Zeffirelli was born out of wedlock, meaning he couldn't have either of his parents' surnames. His mother wanted it to be Zeffiretti, meaning "little breezes," taken from Mozart's opera Idomeneo. It was misspelled as Zeffirelli on his birth certificate.

Jermajesty is a slightly bizarre name created by Jackson brother Jermaine, making his son a royal version of himself.

The great pre-Renaissance painter known as Fra Angelico was actually born Guido di Pietro, but his nom d'art might work for your little angel.

Hortensio was derived from the Ancient Roman cognomen Hortensius, as were the more familiar names Hortensia and Hortense.

Owls are very important to the Cherokee people — folklore associates them with warfare.

Adventurous word choice, but still quite a burden for a child to bear.

Variation of Vinicius

One of the many rhythmically appealing Italian names newly up for consideration, with more substance than the modelly FABIO. Variations: FABIO, FABIAN, FABRIZIO

This musical mouthful was chosen for the middle name of one of Nick Cannon's twin sons, Zion. It refers to the Mixolydian mode, a type of ancient Greek musical scale with distinctive harmonic and melodic characteristics. The literal meaning of the word is "half-Lydian," in reference to the Lydian mode.

A dramatic name which – fittingly – belonged to an Ancient Greek playwright, known as the father of comedy.

Infinity is a novel word name that could have a bright future ahead of it, with its big, bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but hey, if Legend, Maverick, King and even Messiah can do it...

This Cornish surname is rarely used as a given name but could make a great way to honor a Mary in your life.