7 Letter Boy Names
- Mustafa
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"the chosen one"Description:
Mustafa is a name widely used in Turkey, as it was the given name of the man popularly known as Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. Mustafa is also an epithet of the prophet Muhammad and was the name of four Ottoman sultans. Other spellings include Mostafa, Moustafa, and Moustapha.
- Argyros
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"silver"Description:
An intriguing Greek name with an appealing meaning.
- Westley
Origin:
Variation of WesleyMeaning:
"west meadow"Description:
This variation of Wesley moved into the Top 1000 among boys' names in the US in 2016, perhaps because it makes the name more Western, with the cowboy nickname West., or because parents have taken inspiration from the protagonist of the movie The Princess Bride.
- Roberto
Origin:
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of RobertDescription:
Standard Latin classic.
- October
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"month name"Description:
What is so rare as a month named June? October – and November and December – are a lot rarer. Brisk and substantial, they're so much more memorable and modern than April or May. October got its name via being the eighth month in the old Roman calendar.
- Reynard
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"powerful advice"Description:
Associated with Reynard the cunning fox in medieval European animal tales. Reynard can make an unusual yet historic choice for a modern boy, a modern day Richard or Robert.
- Heddwyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"holy peace"Description:
Takes Edwin one step -- make that ten steps -- too far.
- Barclay
Origin:
English and ScottishMeaning:
"where birches grow"Description:
Americans may not realize Barclay is the phonetic spelling of the British Berkeley -- though both sound like old-fashioned butler names.
- Filbert
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"very brilliant"Description:
Like Norbert and Hubert, feels terminally dated -- in addition to which it's a nut.
- Bhaskara
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"shining"Description:
An epithet of the sun and the Hindu god Shiva, also borne by a 12th century Indian astronomer. Bhaskar, a common Indian surname, is related.
- Xezbeth
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"the liar"Description:
In demonology, Xezbeth is the demon of lies and legends, who invents untrue tales. And that's not the only problem with this difficult-in-every-way name.
- Clinton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"hilltop town"Description:
Like many names that have strong political connotations, the attractiveness of the name Clinton will be affected by your world-view. But, taking politics out of the equation, Clinton has a lovely pastoral meaning, a strong sound and a tremendously wearable nickname - Clint - all which would seem to be in its favor for at least a second thought.
- Hampton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"home settlement"Description:
Names of classy places -- Aspen, Paris, and yes, Hampton -- are in favor with aspiring parents, though they don't always have the intended effect.
- Emanuel
Origin:
Spelling variation of Emmanuel, HebrewMeaning:
"God is with us"Description:
Fewer letters does not always mean easier—the traditional spelling is the one most people will recognize.
- Nicasio
Origin:
Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"victory"Description:
Closer to Nike than to Nicholas, this is an attractive, viable import. It's also one of several Italian and Spanish baby names that get you to the stylish and attractive nickname Nico.
- Bacchus
Origin:
Roman mythology nameDescription:
Only if you're hoping for your son to become a wine-besotted poet. To the ancient Romans, Bacchus was the god of agriculture, wine and fertility.
- Demetri
- Vaughan
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"small"Description:
This familiar but never popular Welsh surname name might be a good Sean alternative-- and we're starting to hear some berrybuzz about it. Vaughn is an alternate spelling.
- Mattheo
Origin:
Spanish variation of MatthewDescription:
Mattheo is another way to say Matteo, one that gets you to either Matt or Theo
- Sanjiro
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"admired, praised"Description:
Interesting name with a cool, upbeat sound.