Three Syllable Names for Boys
- Renatus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"reborn"Description:
Significant choice for an Easter-born child.
- Romanos
- Rinaldo
- Theophilos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"loved by God"Description:
Multisyllabic New Testament relic dimly recalled from the Thornton Wilder novel Theophilus North.
- Vesuvius
- Venkata
Origin:
Hindi place nameDescription:
Venkata is one of the seven peaks of the Tirumala Hills in India. As a result of the temple on this hill, Venkata is connected to the god Vishnu. Venkata is also the name of the protagonist in the 2009 film Venkata in Senkata as well as Nobel prize winner Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman.
- Absalon
- Esaias
- Majesty
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Alternative to Prince, Duke, King, or Earl, but not an improvement on them.
- Eustachio
- Atawhai
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"kind and caring"Description:
A strong-sounding name with a gentle meaning related to kindness and protection. The New Zealand Department of Conservation is called Te Papa Atawhai in Māori.
- Matija
Origin:
Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian variation of Matthias, AramaicMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.
- Nicanor
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"victory"Description:
Derived from Greek name Nike "victory", this name has been borne by many notable figures, from ancient times to the present day. It belonged to several early kings of Macedonia and to a 1st-century Catholic saint, Nicanor the Deacon, which accounts for its use in the Spanish-speaking world to this day.
- Lúcás
- Beauchamp
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"the beautiful field"Description:
Pronounced Beecham, but still too fancy and fey. Likewise Beaufort (beautiful fort), Beaufoy (beautiful beech tree), and Beaumont (beautiful mountain).
- Zesiro
Origin:
LugandaMeaning:
"older of twins"Description:
Unusual and attractive name, might be worth considering if you're expecting twins.
- Tarragon
Origin:
Plant name from GreekMeaning:
"dragon herb"
- Basquiat
Origin:
French surnameDescription:
As a first name, Basquiat is used as in honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the neoexpressionist whose art touched on themes of race, wealth disparity, and humanism.
- Hilooha
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"thunder"Description:
Thunderous name with Native American origins.
- Frederik