Three Syllable Names for Boys
- Yelisei
- Severo
Origin:
Italian and Spanish variation of SeverusDescription:
An old Roman family name that could easily be mispronounced to make it supersevere.
- Malikai
Origin:
Hebrew, spelling variation of MalachiMeaning:
"my messenger"Description:
In the Bible, Malachi, was the last of the twelve Hebrew prophets, who foretold the coming of Christ.
- Horacio
- Theopolis
- Oliwer
Origin:
Polish variation of Oliver, LatinMeaning:
"olive tree"
- Aliásar
- Helsinki
Origin:
Finnish place-nameDescription:
Though lots of obscure place-names are now on the map, it's hard to imagine this one inspiring anyone.
- Burgundy
Origin:
French place-name; also color nameDescription:
Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell's fictional helmet-haired newsman, but this color name is much more suited to a girl.
- Maximin
- Bairtliméad
- Nickolas
Origin:
Spelling variation of NicholasDescription:
Nouveau spelling remained in the US Top 300 for all of the 1990s. With the traditional spelling still a highly popular choice, a child bearing the Nickolas version could be accused of misspelling his own name.
- Kristoffer
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of Christopher, Greek and LatinMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
This Scandinavian spin on Christopher gives that enduring classic a lighter, more individual twist, though many may see it as simply a kree8iv spelling.
- Wenceslaus
- Avraham
Origin:
Variation of Abraham, HebrewMeaning:
"father of multitudes"Description:
A more scriptural way to spell Abraham.
- Aditya
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"belonging to Aditi"Description:
Aditi's seven children, Hindu Gods, are named Aditya.
- Araunah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"agile"Description:
The name of a Jebusite who owned a threshing floor on the summit of Mount Moriah which was purchased by David to be used as the site for assembling an altar to God. Later texts render his name as Ornan.
- Korrigan
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"spear"Description:
While Korrigan or more usually Corrigan is a traditional Irish surname, in Breton folklore a Korrigan is a spritelike creature who often creates mischief.
- Tavaris
- Righteous
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
A self-assured virtue name that has seen a little more use in recent years.