7 Letter Boy Names
- Oceanus
Origin:
Mythological nameMeaning:
"ocean"Description:
Oceanus was the Titan in ancient Greek mythology who rules what they thought was the body of water that surrounded the Earth. Oceanus was, appropriately enough, the name of the baby born on the Mayflower. Modern variations include Ocean, Oceana, and Oceane, a popular French name for girls.
- Reynold
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"powerful counsel"Description:
Serious surname choices, the latter form known via award-winning author Reynolds Price.
- Kiyoshi
- Ignasio
- Venezio
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
Venetia and even Venice are more common, though this could work.
- Hendrik
Origin:
Dutch and Scandinavian variation of HenryDescription:
A bit stiff and formal for American use.
- Ammiras
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"commander"Description:
Related to Amir and Amira, an antiquated name that holds some modern appeal.
- Carrick
Origin:
GaelicMeaning:
"rock"Description:
The name of a type of nautical knot and the surname of an English soccer star feels very at home in a world of Kendricks and Merricks.
- Connery
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"warrior-lord"Description:
This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.
- Gennaro
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"January"Description:
This name of the patron saint of Naples would make an apt choice for a New Year's baby, or one with Neapolitan roots.
- Holsten
Origin:
German or Dutch surnameMeaning:
"dweller in the woods; hollow stone"Description:
Cool new surname option and rarer alternative to Halston, which is skewing more and more feminine. Holsten has origins as a surname in German and Dutch. The German form is a variation of Holstein, from the elements holt, meaning "wood," and sete, "tenant." The Dutch Holsten comes from the place name Hoolsteen, composed of the elements hol, meaning "hollow," and steen, "stone."
- Aladdin
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"height of religion; excellent in faith"Description:
We can't pretend that this name is not indelibly linked to the Disney's eponymous character, at least in the USA; but it's not a negative connotation and may appeal to you. Bosnian variation Aldin may be more wearable in the US, though.
- Santana
Origin:
Spanish, condensed form of Santa AnaDescription:
Santana was most recently heard on a female character on hit television show Glee. Nonetheless, this name ranks higher for boys, which can be credited to Grammy Award-winning musician Carlos Santana.
- Katsuki
Origin:
Japanese, various meaningsDescription:
Masculine Japanese name and surname. The anime series My Hero Academia features a character named Katsuki Bakugo, whose given name is written in kanji that mean "to win" and "self."
- Sanford
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"sandy ford"Description:
A dated fifties surname name that led to the nickname SAndy.
- Mikaere
Origin:
Maori, HebrewMeaning:
"who is like god"Description:
The Māori form of Michael has a strong, striking sound and Kye would make for a cool short form.
- Ranieri
- Parrish
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"from Paris"Description:
Parrish is unrelated — but often said to be related — to the English word "parish". Instead, the surname arose as a designator for one who lived in Paris.
- Fayette
Origin:
Short form of Lafayette, FrenchMeaning:
"faith"Description:
Short form found in historical records, feels a tad feminine for modern times.
- Cyncere
Origin:
Variation of Sincere; English word nameMeaning:
"proceeding from genuine feelings"Description:
Variant spelling of the word name Sincere.