Three Syllable Names for Boys

Related to the name Gawonisgi, also the Cherokee word for "speaker."

Parents are beginning to turn away from springtime months like April and June and are moving toward the cooler and crisper three-syllable September, October, November, and December.

Tightly bound to flamboyant newsman Geraldo Rivera--who was born Gerald..

One of the oldest Polish names, now on the rise in its native country. It is derived from the Polish component gniew, meaning "anger," and the Slavic mir, "peace."

Patterson is an upscale name worth considering if you're looking to continue a line of Peters, but soundalike Paterson is a downscale city in New Jersey.

Used in the Hispanic community.

The yoo sound at the beginning of a name has not typically been attractive to the modern ear. Probably the most appealing form of this ancient name has been the feminized Eugenie, thanks to the British princess.

One of many variants of the classic Alexander — this particular one is used in South Slavic countries.

One of the least attractive names to come out of the pantheon of Nobel-laureates (via Polykarp Kusch), Polykarp (also spelled Polycarp) is an early Christian saint name from Smyrna. We suggest you look elsewhere for either scientific or religious-inspired names.

Stick with the original.

Euphemios is the masculine variation of Euphemia. It was borne by an early archbishop of Constantinople.