1900+ Four Letter Boy Names
- Teun
Origin:
Dutch diminutive of AnthonyDescription:
Teun, pronounced like something between ton and tune in English, is one of the most popular boys' names in The Netherlands, consistent with that country's preference for short, simple names. The equivalent of the English Tony, it doesn't travel quite as well as Dutch favorites Sem and Bas do.
- Araz
Origin:
KurdishMeaning:
"river and mountain name"Description:
A sharp and interesting Kurdish name derived from the name of a river and mountain in the region.
- Dima
- Toma
Origin:
Romanian, CroatianMeaning:
"twin"Description:
Toma is one of the handful of names that has different versions for boys and girls. For boys, it's the Romanian and Croatian short form of Thomas.
- Kori
Origin:
Spelling variation of Corey or AfricanMeaning:
"lamb"Description:
While Corey and its variations are losing fashion steam, the sound-alike Kori has new appeal as a name with a trendy animal meaning from the Kikuyu culture.
- Saxi
Origin:
Old NorseMeaning:
"Saxon or dagger"Description:
An older form of Saxo, the name of an illustrious Danish medieval chronicler, which to the English ear may sound a little too close to "sexy" for comfort.
- Ulan
Origin:
FilipinoMeaning:
"rain"Description:
Ulan is a gentle, intriguing nature name used in the Philippines, though it might also be a Kazakh name meaning "young man", a Ghanaian name referring to a first born twin, or a Russian name, from uhlan meaning "cavalry, lancer".
- Rigg
- Haig
Origin:
Armenian hero name; also English surnameMeaning:
"enclosed with hedges"Description:
This very popular Armenian name represents a grandson of Noah, considered the father of the Armenian nation.
- Lock
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination"Description:
Interestingly, Locke is a gender-neutral name used only for boys, while word name Lock is so rare it was given to fewer than five children of either gender in the US last year.
- Viro
- Rémy
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"oarsman"Description:
Dashing unisex saint's name sometimes associated with the Cajun cadences of New Orleans.
- Adiv
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"pleasant, gentle"Description:
One of several similar Hebrew names, this example has an agreeable meaning. Pronounced ah-DEEV.
- Yami
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"dark"Description:
Featured in several anime series, including Black Clover and To Love-Ru.
- Siah
- Oleg
Origin:
RussianMeaning:
"holy"Description:
This common Russian name has a somewhat effete pencil-thin-moustached image here.
- Marx
Description:
German philosopher and revolutionary socialist Karl Marx will be most people's immediate association with this uncommon name. The author of The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital is widely considered to be the father of international communism.
- Toke
Origin:
Danish and GermanMeaning:
"Thor's spear"Description:
Danish form of the Old Norse Þórgeirr — Thorger is another variation.
- Galo
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"from Gaul"Description:
Hispanic name of two saints, celebrated on July 1 and October 16.
- Marz
Origin:
German surnameMeaning:
"March [month]"