Three Syllable Names for Boys
- Toneri
Origin:
Japanese, meaning unknownDescription:
Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.
- Toriano
- Kesavan
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"Lord Vishnu"Description:
Another name for the Hindu god Vishnu or Krishna, pronounced with a soft "sh" sound in the middle. It is also a fairly common surname in India, also spelled Keshavan.
- Hickory
Origin:
Plant name from AlgonquianMeaning:
"hickory"
- Pellinore
Origin:
WelshDescription:
The name of a provincial king in Arthurian legend, who almost defeats Arthur in single combat, until Merlin intervenes to save Arthur's life. Pellinore then becomes a companion of Arthur and a Knight of the Round Table. His name probably derives from that of Beli Mawr, a legendary ancestor figure in Welsh literature, who established multiple Welsh royal lines. A variant form of this Welsh name is Pellinor.
- Makary
- Mattathias
- Uduak
Origin:
IbibioMeaning:
"will, desire"Description:
Uduak is a name from the Ibibio language, native to Southern Nigeria.
- Ramazan
Origin:
Turkish variation of Ramadan, ArabicMeaning:
"scorching heat"Description:
The Turkish name for Ramadan, the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims typically fast.
- Merivel
Origin:
Romani form of MarvelDescription:
Marvel is rising for both sexes, and this cheerful, melodic variation could appeal too.
- Janathan
- Beaufort
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"beautiful fort"Description:
A common French surname, typically for someone who was from one of the numerous places called Beaufort in France. A refined route to laid-back nickname Beau.
- Cordale
- Ximenes
Origin:
Spanish variation of SimonDescription:
The J spelling -- both are pronounced as if they started with H -- is more common, but the X has more flair.
- Serafim
Origin:
RussianMeaning:
"fiery"Description:
Russian form of Seraphim
- Marcely
- Paquito
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of FrancisDescription:
Paquito's minimizing ito ending could make your child feel insignificant.
- Jemison
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of James"Description:
A variant of Jameson or Jamison, borne by the first Black woman in space, former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison.
- Antonios
Origin:
Greek form of AnthonyMeaning:
"from Antium"Description:
A Greek form of Anthony, derived from Latin.
- Ikaika
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"strong"Description:
The strong sounds in this energetic Hawaiian name mirror its meaning.