Three Syllable Names for Boys

One of the lesser-heard (but possibly most usable) members of the quirky, dintinguished "Fitz" names.

The feminine version, Perdita, is more familiar here.

A name that originated in Rwanda, rhythmically evocative.

Saint Wandrille de Fontenelle was a 6th century French saint. The name derives from the old Germanic name Wandregisel.

Derived from the Baltic component vyti, meaning "to chase," and tauta, "people." Vytautas the Great was a medieval Lithuanian king, still revered to this day.

Diwali is best known as the Hindu festival of lights, but as a baby name, it has Cherokee origins.

An aristocratic French surname which is synonymous with the indulged child created by Frances Hodgson Burnett in her book Little Lord Fauntleroy. Fauntleroy is also Donald Duck's middle name.

This intriguing Z name belongs to an angel in medieval Jewish mysticism.

Soft and rhythmic.

A much rarer alternative to Alexander that also gives you the oh-so-cool nickname Nico. Nicander derives from the Greek name Nikandros "man of victory", which belonged to a 2nd century BC poet and grammarian.

A soft and strong Sanskrit name born by Indian actor Avinash Yelandur and author and entrepreneur Avinash Kaushik.

An ancient name for the plant ironwort or vervain, which would make a strong and interesting alternative to Sebastian.

A dignified yet gentle surname name occasionally heard in England and the West Indies.