Three Syllable Names for Boys

A Roman family name best known from Julius Caesar's rival Pompey (originally Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus). The place name Pompeii comes from the same root, either because a branch of the family settled there, or because it was founded on five settlements.

Germany doesn't seem to have the same possibilities as a first name as other countries and continents do. It's unlikely to become another Asia or Africa, India or Ireland. But there was an early football player, credited with inventing the position of linebacker, who was known by the name Germany – Germany Schulz. In his case, Germany was a nickname for Adolph.

Occasionally found in the Anglicized Benga spelling, this strong Yoruba name is a popular choice in Nigeria. American actor Gbenga Akinnagbe was born Olugbenga, which is a longer form of the name, meaning "God lifted me".

Common name for hunting dogs in Medieval times.

A name rich in historic, poetic, and operatic allusions, and an interesting Italian alternative to the more ordinary Giovannis and Giorgios. A current prominent surname bearer is Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo.

Rider Strong used this variation of the Portuguese surname Barreto as the middle name for his son Indigo.

This intriguing Z name belongs to an angel in medieval Jewish mysticism.

A name with a gentle meaning and a strong sound.