7 Letter Boy Names

Hekuran may look unfamiliar to English speakers, but with an intuitive pronunciation and strong meaning, it's a wonderful cross-cultural choice.

Rare but rising, Gryphon is an intriguing name that combines several stylish associations. The Gryphon spelling relates directly to the fierce legendary creature that's eagle in front, lion behind. But there's also the authentic boys' name Griffin, a name that's maintained consistent popularity for a quarter century without getting too popular.

McLaren is an Anglicization of the surname MacLabhrainn, meaning "son of Labhrann." Labhrann is the Gaelic form of Laurentius, from which Lawrence also derived.

A modern virtue name, born from respect for authenticity, honesty and originality.

This name of a subtribe in the Great Sioux Nation could make an inventive twist on the overused Dakota.

American football player Adam Thielen has put this German surname on the first name list for baby boys in the US. It derives from Old High German thiot "people".

A 1st century Roman satirist whose name may be a little too close to "juvenile" for comfort.

Tam Lin is the hero -- or maybe antihero -- of an old Scottish legend and ballad. The character Tam Lin was imprisoned by the Queen of the Fairies, called Titania or Mab.

One of the lesser-used ancient Roman forenames.

A fresher, less preppy alternative to Thatcher — one without Prime Minister associations.

Aleksej is the Slovene form of Alexios, making it a cognate of Alexis.

Actor Pierce made both his first and last name appealing.

A Christian name drawn from the city of Nazareth and the Nazrenes, followers of Jesus.

The campion is a pretty woodland plant with pink or red flowers, whose common name derives from Old French champion "champion". The plant is so called because in classical times, the rose campion was fitted in garlands used to crown victors.