Three Syllable Names for Boys

Obscure name from the New Testament.

Even more daunting than Nicodemus.

The final o in Patricio adds a bit of punch and pizzazz, though it also spins the name closer to the feminine Patricia.

Older variant of Ethelred

The meaning of this name isn't clear, but it may mean "limping man" (from Greek skazo "to limp, stumble") or "awkward man" (from skaios) meaning "left, awkward" plus andros "man".

More dramatic, worldly, and energetic spin on Gregory.

Modern Hebrew form of the Old Testament name Abishai.

An ancient and dashing princely European name, belonging to one of the Grimaldi princes of Monaco from the 18th and 19th centuries. Florestan is also a character in Ludwig van Beethoven's opera "Fidelio" (1814).

Natale is the handsome gender-neutral Italian spin on Natalia or Natalie or Noel, traditionally given to babies born on Christmas Day. English speakers might stumble over the pronunciation -- Natalie? Natal? -- but they'll catch on. Babbo Natale is the Italian name for Santa Claus. Natalino is the adorable short form.

The J spelling -- both are pronounced as if they started with H -- is more common, but the X has more flair.