Three Syllable Names for Boys
- Achilios
- Mccormack
- Endimion
- Aminta
Origin:
Variation of Amyntas, GreekMeaning:
"defender"Description:
Aminta is now considered a feminine name, but it originated as a variation of Amyntas, a name connected to numerous ancient kings. In the 16th century, Torquato Tasso, an Italian poet, wrote a play titled Aminta about a lovestruck shepherd who falls for a beautiful nymph named Silvia.
- Allister
- Victory
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"victory"Description:
A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor.
- Kavanaugh
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"born handsome or son of Caomhan "Description:
If you're looking for an Irish last name that moves beyond Casey and Cassidy, this one is pleasant sounding and worth considering. Kavanaugh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanagh, and Cavanaugh, is one of the few traditional Irish surnames not to start with Mc or O'. Kavanagh relates to the name first Kevin or Caomhan. Early kings of Leinster bore the name Kavanaugh.
- Chazaiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God has seen"Description:
More orthodox spelling of a name that also appears as Hazaiah and Hazaia. An obscure Biblical choice that has some modern zest.
- Zahari
Origin:
Bulgarian variation of Zechariah or Malay from ArabicMeaning:
"the Lord has remembered; to shine"Description:
A rare but on-trend unisex name with roots in Bulgarian and Malay.
- Calvino
- Fabius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"bean"Description:
Though the Fabian or Fabio versions are more often heard today, Fabius is the Roman family name they originated from. The general Quintus Fabius Maximum was famous for his strategic delaying tactics, so this might be a good choice for a child who is born late!
- Makepeace
Origin:
English surnameDescription:
A virtuous surname which has occasionally been used as a unisex given name, as in the case of Vanity Fair author William Makepeace Thackeray.
- Viridios
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"green"Description:
Viridios was a pagan god of ancient Roman Britain. The name is thought to be Latin, most likely derived from viridis ("green"), and perhaps a translated name for the Green Man of British and European folklore. Viridius is an alternative spelling.
- Juvenal
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"youthful"Description:
A 1st century Roman satirist whose name may be a little too close to "juvenile" for comfort.
- Ladomir
Origin:
Croatian form of VladimirMeaning:
"famous ruler"Description:
This Croation take on Russian stalwart Vladimir has a softer sound that may appeal to many.
- Manuka
Origin:
botanical nameDescription:
This tree, famous for the honey produced from its flowers, can be used as a masculine or feminine name.
- Deniska
Origin:
Russian variation of Dennis, French from GreekMeaning:
"god of Nysa"
- Fogarty
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"exiled one"Description:
Fogarty has the Old Fogey problem.
- Joziah
Origin:
Spelling variation of JosiahDescription:
Attempts to update traditional Josiah have landed this name in the Top 1000. It falls in line with trendy spellings of names that opt for an additional x, y, or z whenever possible.
- Amery