Four Syllable Names for Boys

A Legendary figure who created the sun and placed it in the sky in Lithuanian mythology. He is recorded in folklore as a blacksmith god.

Russian form of the Greek name Athanasius, borne by renowned 19th century Russian poet Afanasy Fet.

A Roman name deriving from Julius, a Roman nomen (family name). Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis, meaning "youthfu"; Greek ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded"; or Jovis, a form of Jupiter, which means "sky father".

In Italy, often refers to the joy at the birth of a long-awaited child.

The name of a king in Greek mythology who led the Greek expedition to Troy to rescue Helen. He was killed by his wife Clytemnestra partly to avenge their daughter Iphigenia, and partly due to her adultery with Aegisthus.

This unusual boys' name ending in O survives thanks to the missionary priest who founded the first of the California missions. With Juniper becoming a more popular name, especially for girls, Junipero may actually become fashionable.