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9 Letter Boy Names

  1. Gillespie
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "bishop's servant"
    • Description:

      Sometimes heard as a first name in Scotland, particularly among the Campbell clan.
  2. Sephiroth
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "emanations"
    • Description:

      Sephiroth is a villain in the Final Fantasy universe who recently inspired seven sets of parents to use his name for their sons.
  3. Lancaster
    • Origin:

      English place-name
    • Description:

      British place-name unlikely to evoke much passion in any baby namer.
  4. Rochester
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "stone camp or fortress"
    • Description:

      Rochester was Jack Benny's famous valet and sidekick, played by early African-American comic Eddie Anderson.
  5. Corbinian
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "crow/raven"
    • Description:

      A subtle nature name which would nevertheless make for a bold choice, saint’s name Corbinian derives from Latin corvus ("crow; raven"). It’s a traditional yet rare choice in parts of southern Germany, where it’s usually spelt Korbinian.
  6. Morrissey
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Muiris"
    • Description:

      When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice, with the nice three-syllable lilt of of such other Irish surnames as Finnegan and Flanagan. It can also be spelled Morrisey.
  7. Stanislav
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "someone who achieves glory or fame"
    • Description:

      A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning.
  8. Androcles
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "glorious man"
    • Description:

      Mythological name with a fabulous meaning. Sure it's weighty, but so is Aphrodite; Andy is an easy nickname choice to make this name more wearable in the classroom.
  9. Navigator
    • Origin:

      Occupational name
    • Description:

      Adventurous and unusual choice from this trendy group in the wild new world of baby names.
  10. Surrender
    • Origin:

      Romani and English word name
    • Meaning:

      "give up"
    • Description:

      Not the most positive word name, but certainly full of meaning.
  11. Evergreen
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "always green"
  12. Baalzebub
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lord of flies"
    • Description:

      Baalzebub, also spelled Beelzebub, is a demon in Abrahamic religions. In Christian sources, Baalzebub is another name for Satan.
  13. Cavanaugh
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "born handsome or son of Caomhan "
    • Description:

      Pleasant Irish last name that could be a more masculine alternative to the overused Cassidy. Early kings of Leinster bore the name, which relates to the first name Caomhan or Kevin and can also be spelled Kavanagh, Cavanagh, Cavenagh, and Kavanaugh.
  14. Christion
    • Excalibur
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Description:

        If Brave and Valor still aren't quite daring enough for you, the name of King Arthur's legendary sword could make for an enchanting middle name for a boy. It may be related to the Irish Caladbolg, meaning "voracious".
    • Mordechai
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "follower of Marduk"
      • Description:

        Mordechai and Mordecai are equally valid — both are used as transcriptions from the Hebrew bible, and one did not originate before the other. But although popular culture tends to prefer the (slightly simpler) Mordecai, Mordechai has always been the more common version for babies born in the US.
    • Vladislav
      • Origin:

        Slavic
      • Meaning:

        "glorious rule"
      • Description:

        In Eastern Europe, more fashionable these days than Vladimir.
    • Theodoric
      • Origin:

        German
      • Meaning:

        "people's ruler"
      • Description:

        Theodoric feels prehistoric, though with short form Theo one of the hottest names around, this old German names for boys may soon feel new again.
    • Lexington
      • Origin:

        English place name
      • Description:

        Lexington is trending as a unisex name, used just about evenly for the genders. For Americans, it's got a patriotic feel, given the importance of Lexington, Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War. Lexington, Kentucky, in horse country, is another well-known city with the name. Short form Lex is user friendly.
    • Theofanis
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "manifestation of god"
      • Description:

        Modern form of Theophanes, used mostly by Greeks