Three Syllable Names for Boys

Romantic Italian choice.

The positive-meaning name of a seventh century saint.

Old southern name too close to "philanderer".

The name of one of the branches of the Great Sioux Nation has a very namelike sound, but is not used as a name by the Lakota people themselves, and could be seen as appropriative.

An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.

If Angel is too popular for you, this super-rare related name might appeal, never given to more then 6 boys per year in the US.

Typically spelled Hachirō, with a macron over the O. It was historically given to the eighth son in a family, although these days eight sons is a rare occurrence.

A slight elaboration on Forrest, with the same woodsy charm.

The ancient father of all the Stephen names. The modern Greek version is STEPHANOS.

Meaning "golden flower", this name was borne by a semi-legendary 3rd century saint.

Unusual Italian name for boys that relates both to the vividly stylish Viv names such as Vivienne and Viveca, and to the Italian musician Vivaldi.

Rhythmic, strong, and buoyant.

A decade or two ago, we might have stopped with Blake, but today the surname Blakely or Blakeley sounds more modern as a first name.

A late Roman saint's name that feels perfect for a Thanksgiving baby.

The surname Bennington denoted someone from one of three towns name Ben(n)ington in England, all meaning "town by the Beane river." The river name Beane was derived from Beonna, an Old English given name.

For lovers of Pasternak's great doctor, a lively middle name choice, one made by actress Nia Long.

When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice.

The first name of the influential pre-Renaissance Sienese painter (pronounced DOO-chee-o) is a simple but lively modern possibility.