Three Syllable Names for Boys

One of the rare English surname names originally derived from a female given name: Eoforhild, meaning "boar battle". Also spelled Averill, it's an extremely rare choice today, but shares sounds with fashionable Avery.

An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty of the place.

Stuffy presidential choice: consider Hayes instead.

Surname that could have pronunciation problems -- it's Dorrity -- as well as having an off-putting meaning.

Italian form of Jeremiah, commonly used among Medieval Italian Jews.

Hesperus or Hesperos is a figure in Greek mythology who is the personification of the Evening Star or Venus, the son of the dawn goddess Eos. There's a Longfellow poem about a tragic shipping voyage called The Wreck of the Hesperus. An archaic name that with the revival of many old mythological names might just have a chance at revival.

Romani form of the Scandinavian name Vandill.

Makes a Biblical favorite new and interesting.

Volcano name for an active, bubbly child -- but be careful -- volcanoes do erupt.

The Hawaiian version of ultra-classic Adam could make a cool choice for parents seeking something that feels fresh but still has roots in tradition. It also means "to blush" in Japanese.