Three Syllable Names for Boys

Rare but intriguing saints' name that offers an unconventional way to get to Theo.

Powhatan is identified with the powerful chief and father of Pocahontas; not likely to be adopted by others.

The origins of Lucentio are a bit hazy — it's possible Shakespeare invented the name for his play The Taming of the Shrew, where Lucentio ends up marrying Bianca. However, it may have been an obscure Italian variation of Lucentius, existing before Shakespeare's time.

Not likely to become very popular in the US anytime soon.

Kapono is seen as both a given name and a surname in Hawaii. One notable bearer is musician Kapono Beamer, from an influential Hawaiian family.