Six Letter Boy Names

A modern invented name, taken directly from the French phrase "J'adore", meaning "I love".

Not many Afghan names make it into the American culture, but this one stands a slim chance.

Some definite downsides: Massive, Messy.

In Greek mythology, Perses was a Titan and the father of Hecate, goddess of magic and the Underworld. His name derives from Ancient Greek pertho ("to destroy").

A term occurring in the Old Testament and Hebrew Bible that later became personified as the devil in the New Testament.

Vedant is a name used in the Hindu religion, meaning "One who has complete knowledge of the Vedas" or "a master of Hindu philosophy". The name Vedant was given to 65 baby boys in 2022.

Ananda is historically a masculine Sanskrit name — a form of Anand — but the A ending and similarity to Amanda give it a feminine flavor in the English-speaking world. In fact, it is currently used more often among baby girls in the US.

Appealing topographical name that's rare even in Wales. Morus Elfryn was a popular Welsh singer in the 1970s.

An alternative form of Hazael, a King in the Old Testament, or a diminutive of Jahaziel, a Levite prophet, this quietly used Biblical name shares sounds with rising choices such as Azrael, Aziel, and Jaziel. There's also a hint of the vintage and nature-inspired Hazel, which may appeal to those who enjoy softer feeling names for boys.

An Irish mythology name belonging to a semi-legendary high king of Ireland, often equated with English David though not etymologically related.

Perlie, along with Pearlie and Purlie, was one of the 21 names identified by Lisa D. Cook and colleagues in their landmark study on distinctively Black names from history.