Three Syllable Names for Boys

Ichigo is a unisex — but primarily male — Japanese name. As a male name, it is typically written in kanji giving it the meaning "one guardian" (which can be interpreted to mean "best guardian"). As a female name, it references strawberries.

English speaking countries may only associate this with the fifth-century Hun, but the name is still well-used in contemporary Hungary, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.

This highly unusual name has been kicked up a notch, thanks to cooking guru Emeril Lagasse.

Derived from Italian bello "beautiful" and vedere "view", Belvedere is a dramatic name that was used for a cartoon hound dog in George Webster Crenshaw's comic strip by the same name, which ran from 1962 to 1995.

November is one of a growing list of month names that can work for a baby boy, and is also one of the ideal names for November babies.

Derived from the Latin lilium, Lírio is a unisex floral name which was used for a witch character in the cult 1996 horror film The Craft.

Elizar is the Spanish version of this attractive name, on the cusp of going from uncommon to big.

The K makes this slightly more modern than its more traditional original

Unless it runs in your family, or Alexander Hamilton is your particular hero, you might consider something less imposing -- and without the teasable nickname Ham.

This is the second-to-the-original spelling of a name that's part Jersey Shore, part upper-crust British. Dominick gets you more directly to nickname Nick.

Related to the Russian name Nikolai, this is a fresh and worldly form of a popular favorite.

The Elysian Fields of Greek mythology was the home of the afterlife for the blessed. As spiritual names and mythological names continue to rise, Elysian is a name to watch.

Familiar as a Latin surname but has potential as a first.

Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.

Variation of the popular religious name, boosted by megastar Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

More commonly spelled with two 'f's, Raffaele is every bit as attractive as the original, and could make a dashing choice.

This surname borne by several early Welsh leaders has a lot of energy.

Although Ulysses is the more recognizable spelling — the Latin name for epic Greek hero Odysseus, as well as the first name of US President Grant — Spanish Ulises is the more popular choice in the US. Ulises was at its highest in the early 2000s, and has since been on a downswing.

With the new trend of boys' names rising on the heels of their popular sisters, the unusual-yet-familiar-feeling Emilian might become better known thanks to its relationship to Emily and Emilia/Amelia. Rather than being two branches of the same tree, Emilian and Emily are actually one tree while Emmett and Emma hang on a whole separate tree. But all have a lot of modern appeal, and Emilian may be a more attractive and intriguing male form than Emil. There was a St. Emilian.