Three Syllable Names for Boys

  1. Marinus
    • Limbani
      • Origin:

        Chewa
      • Meaning:

        "be strong"
      • Description:

        This strong (literally) African name comes from the Chewa language of southern Africa.
    • Chevalier
      • Marcellin
        • Namari
          • Vladimír
            • Origin:

              Czech and Slovak variation of Vladimir, Slavic
            • Meaning:

              "great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
          • Torquhil
            • Origin:

              Norse
            • Meaning:

              "Thor's cauldron"
            • Description:

              Variant of Torquil
          • Takuma
            • Origin:

              Japanese
            • Meaning:

              "genuine support; pioneer"
          • Aerimus
            • Iliodor
              • Origin:

                Russian variation of Heliodoro, Greek
              • Meaning:

                "gift of the Sun"
              • Description:

                Rare Russian name borne by an enemy of Rasputin.
            • O'hara
              • Origin:

                Irish
              • Meaning:

                "son of Eaghra"
              • Description:

                The O'Haras are descended from Eaghra -- pronounced and phonetically spelled Ara -- the lord of Luighne, the modern Leyney in County Sligo. As a name, this makes a satisfying new twist on Harry.
            • Alchemy
              • Origin:

                Latin word name
              • Meaning:

                "a medieval chemical science"
              • Description:

                A mystical new word name for parents in search of witchy baby names.
            • Salvadore
              • Voyager
                • Origin:

                  English from French
                • Meaning:

                  "traveler"
              • António
                • Carlino
                  • Adventure
                    • Origin:

                      English word name
                    • Meaning:

                      "an exciting experience or undertaking that is typically bold or risky"
                    • Description:

                      Word name are as popular as ever—why not add Adventure to the pool?
                  • Tancredo
                    • Origin:

                      Italian from German
                    • Meaning:

                      "thoughtful counsel"
                    • Description:

                      A name rich in historic, poetic, and operatic allusions, and an interesting Italian alternative to the more ordinary Giovannis and Giorgios. A current prominent surname bearer is Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo.
                  • Myrkjartan
                    • Origin:

                      Norse
                    • Meaning:

                      "sea warrior"
                    • Description:

                      An Old Norse name derived from the Irish Muircheartach "sea warrior". Kjartan is a modern variant.
                  • Miroslav
                    • Origin:

                      Slavic
                    • Meaning:

                      "peace and glory"
                    • Description:

                      An ancient name with a lovely meaning, still in wide use throughout the Slavic-speaking world. Short forms include Miro, Mirek, Mirko and Miško.