7 Letter Boy Names

This combines two trends: biblical prophets, and occupational names.

While the original Irish St. Columba was male, the modern Irish variation Colm or Scottish Callum would be more appropriate for a contemporary boy. We can, however, imagine Columba as a rhythmic and contemporary-sounding girl's name.

Would be an obscure but winning entry in this category, except for its similarity to the word brassiere, which would certainly arouse unwanted attention in grade school.

A picturesque city in eastern France that would make an unusual and stylish addition to the list of place names off the map.

This Late Roman name is little-used in modern times, though the feminine forms Feline and Felina are popular in Europe. While some relate it to the happy-go-lucky Felix, it actually has a cat-like meaning. St. Felinus is a legendary third-century martyr.

Nichol, a Medieval English form of Nicholas, has been pretty much lost to history but survives today in the surname form of Nichols.

One occupational name unlikely to find a single taker.

Brendan, with an X factor.

A striking unisex name used in India. Suveer is an alternative variation that may feel more inherently masculine in the English-speaking world.

Owls are very important to the Cherokee people — folklore associates them with warfare.