Five Letter Boy Names

A pared-down version of the Anglo-Saxon names Æthelgar and Ælfgar. It's very rarely used, but might appeal for the connection to English classical composer Edward Elgar, or just for its distinctive vintage sound, as an alternative to Edgar.

Lauge is unheard of in most English-speaking countries, but is in the Top 50 in many Nordic countries. Despite is lovely meaning, Lauge's pronunciation and spelling issues are unlikely to make it popular outside of Scandinavia.

Intriguing short form of Guilherme, heard in Portugal and Brazil. Guion Bluford was the first African American to go to space.

An epithet of Lord Vishnu in Hindu legend.

A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.

In British slang, a "prat" is an idiot -- enough said.

All Adolph variations are best avoided, though this takes some of the onus off.

O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.

Alternate form of Ville, also seen as a surname.

A name with a lot of panache, with ties to the great Spanish Mannerist painter El Greco--though his real name was DOMENICOS.