Three Syllable Names for Boys

Wintergreen is an antiquated form of the term "evergreen" that today is commonly associated with the mint-like flavoring found in toothpaste, chewing gum, and American root beer (yes, really). It's never been documented as a baby name, but considering Winter is so common these days, it's certainly within the realm of possibility.

Ahsoka Tano is a Jedi knight in the Star Wars film franchise. The name was based on that of the 3rd-century BC emperor of India, Ashoka the Great.

A soft and strong Sanskrit name born by Indian actor Avinash Yelandur and author and entrepreneur Avinash Kaushik.

One of the many Hawaiian versions of biblical names to come out of King Kamehamaha IV's 1860 edict requiring his citizens to adopt Western-style names.

The ancient Polish name Mieczysław was derived from Slavic elements — mechi, meaning "sword," and slava, glory.

Paterson is a surname-name to continue a line of Peters and also the name of a city in New Jersey, hometown of poets William Carlos Williams and Allen Ginsberg.

French form of Athanasius.

Japanese name featured regularly in anime and manga.

Combining two established names into one original new one is one route parents go in their search for unique baby names.

The Bulgarian deity of the New Year — fitting for a baby due around the turn of the calendar year.

Lively Russian choice born by several saints.

A striking unisex name used in India. Suveer is an alternative variation that may feel more inherently masculine in the English-speaking world.

A unisex name with great nickname potential, currently particularly popular for boys in Azerbaijan.

An ancient Roman names of unknown origin, generally (albeit rarely) encountered these days in its more streamlined Tarquin form. It was borne by two early kings of Rome.

Erasmus may be out of fashion in the English-speaking world, but in Slovenia, Erazem is a fashionable riser.