7 Letter Boy Names

This little-known Biblical name belonged to Hosea's first son. There is also a Jezreel Valley in Israel.

Opera star Domingo was responsible for giving this popular Latin name its green card. It was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.

Often spelled Gauthier, this could make a distinctive way to honor Grandpa Walter, but first syllable pronounced 'goat' might be a problem.

Waspy-sounding choice, well known in literature for Boswell's Life of Johnson.

The name Merkaba comes from Merkabah Mysticism, a type of Jewish mysticism that was practiced during the first century.

The names may sound the same, but they have different origins and meanings. Take your pick.

Notable name of Václav Havel, the heroic poet and playwright who became president of the Czech Republic.

If you like names that are not really names -- some say, the wave of the future -- Harbor has an attractive sound as well as an appealing meaning and image. While Harbor is the commonly used spelling in the US, Harbour is seen more often in the rest of the English-speaking world.

The Greek mythological Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, was the home of blessed mortals after death. It's been coopted as a modern baby name for both sexes, although the Elyseum spelling has never been given to more than five children of a single sex in any one year.

Derived from Germanic elements adal "noble" and helm "helmet", this Old French name was born by a 10th century saint. Alléaume and Aliaume are variant spellings.

The prefix La- was historically used by the Free Blacks of New Orleans in the nineteenth century to indicate paternity. Thus, someone named Lashawn was the son of Shawn, a phonetic spelling of Sean, the Irish variation of John.

The middle name of rapper Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams. Also the name he gave to his second-born son.

If Angel is too popular for you, this super-rare related name might appeal, never given to more then 6 boys per year in the US.

If it's not too phlegmatic for you, this surname and name of a Scottish clan could honor a number of people, especially Alexander Fleming, the father of antibiotics, and Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond.