Five Letter Boy Names

An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name much more distinct and unique than Kai or Koa.

Add an s and you've got squirt.

This old short form might be seen as a little dubious by some, though it could make for a fun pet name or an update on Roger.

Shura is a unisex Russian nickname for Aleksandr or Aleksandra, themselves forms of Alexander. Less known in the English=speaking world than Sasha, it's also more assertive -- probably because of that "sure" sound.

An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.

Jules may be hot in France, but the Jools spelling is almost as familiar in the UK and US, thanks to celebrity bearers Jools Holland and Jools Oliver. Jools is a unisex name.

This short form of Antonio has long been used as an independent name, and would make a strong international choice.

Sekou, also written as Sékou, is a given name as well as a title synonymous with the Arabic Sheikh. It comes from the Fula language of West Africa, and is widely used among the Fula people.

A geographical name in Israel, where Mount Nitai is located.

Fans of versatile, rising African- American actor Mekhi Phifer have begun to adopt his unusual first name for their sons.