Six Letter Boy Names
- Kemuel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"helper of God"Description:
If you're seeking a biblical name somewhat similar to the popular Samuel but way more distinctive, this could be the one.
- Zamiel
Origin:
German variation of SamuelDescription:
For Sam-lovers who want to make a slight detour off that well-traveled road.
- Caelon
- Thanos
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of AthanasiosMeaning:
"immortal"Description:
Thanos originated as a short form of Athanasios, a Greek name meaning "immortal." It is composed of the elements a, a negative Greek prefix, and thanatos, meaning "death." St. Athanasius, who used the Latin spelling of the name, was a bishop of Alexandria and known for his opposition to Arianism.
- Destin
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"destiny"Description:
Synthesized name in the Justin/Dustin mold, but has an unpleasant similarity to the diaper rash ointment called Desitin.
- Wilkie
Origin:
Scottish surname from a diminutive of WilliamMeaning:
"resolute protection"Description:
William was such a popular name, thanks to the Conquerer, in early England that it gave rise to a range of nicknames, including the distinctly Scottish Wilkie. Heard mostly as a surname these days, it's the middle name of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's son James and the first name of writer Collins. While Wilkie could make an adorable short form for a little boy, we'd recommend a more substantial full name such as, well, William.
- Jairus
Origin:
Greek, HebrewMeaning:
"God enlightens"Description:
The Greek form of the Hebrew Jair, Jairus appears in the Bible as the father of a girl resurrected by Jesus. Though it is the original, its Spanish variation Jairo is more popular.
- Cadman
Origin:
Anglo-SaxonMeaning:
"warrior"Description:
Caedmon is considered the first English poet -- a nice literary tie-in to the streamlined version.
- Dwayne
Origin:
Spelling variation of DuaneMeaning:
"swarthy"Description:
This is an offshoot of Duane, which is an old Irish surname. It took off in the 1960s, when it conveyed a surfer boy image, and reached as high as Number 111 in 1961. The most prominent current bearer is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The basketball superstar spells his name DwYAne Wade.
- Hilary
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"cheerful, happy"Description:
The only version that works for boys anymore is the Latinate Hilario or Ilario. Better to look to Felix for a happy-meaning name.
- Zircon
Origin:
Gem name from GreekMeaning:
"gold-hued"Description:
Although Zircon means "gold-hued," the gem comes in a variety of colors.
- Milano
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"from Milan"Description:
An attractive surname, but also the name of a popular cookie.
- Rayyan
Origin:
Variation of Rayan, ArabicMeaning:
"land that is lush and rich in water"
- Gwylym
Origin:
Welsh variation of WilliamMeaning:
"resolute protection"Description:
If you want to go waaaaay beyond William, consider this Welsh form, which can also be spelled Gwilym, Gwilim, or Gwillym.
- Fyodor
Origin:
Russian variation of TheodoreMeaning:
"God's gift"Description:
This variation of Theodore is familiar here mostly via the great Russian novelist Dostoyevsky. It was also the name of three early tsars of Russia.
- Nandor
Origin:
Hungarian, ScandinavianMeaning:
"bold voyager"Description:
Interesting and energetic international form of Ferdinand.
- Ilario
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"cheerful, happy"Description:
Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.
- Torrin
- Fergal
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"brave, manly"Description:
Very common in early Ireland and still in use there today, it was the name of an eighth century high king and also a saint. Not as well known in this country as Fergus, Fergal is currently appearing as a character on the TV series Catastrophe.
- Mathew
Origin:
Spelling variation of MatthewDescription:
There was a time in the early twentieth century when Matthew and Mathew were closer together in terms of popularity; today, Matthew is America's clear preference.