Six Letter Boy Names

Most of the names George R.R. Martin created for his A Song of Ice and Fire series of books are close variants of existing English names, but this is an exception. Gendry was a minor character in the first few seasons of the show, who became a fan favorite largely on the strength of a meme-worthy photo of his shirtless, muscled torso. He returned to the show for a key plotline in the seventh season.

Newly coined options, the letter Z, and strong A sounds all remain on trend for boys in the US and Zaylan ticks all the boxes. Like a mash up of Zaiden, Zayn and Waylon, Zaylen was given to around 30 boys is 2023. Similar Zaylen is currently the most popular spelling of the name.

Pavlin ups Pavel's style quotient by giving it a surname feel.

A joyful meaning and an appealing international name.

Ethiopian name that would be difficult here.

Referring to the ancient region of Nairi and its breathtaking landscape, Nayiri is a gender-neutral name in Armenia.

Cornell, without the Ivy League prestige.

A modern invention created by Kat Von D for her son in 2018.

An intriguing Polish form of Alexander that's both unique and familiar-sounding.

More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.

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

This name, which entered the US popularity list in 2000, is a creative mix of Jay plus Savion, as in the dancer, Savion Glover.