Five Letter Boy Names
- Larka
- Cluny
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"from the meadow"Description:
Likable Irish surname name, but bound to be confused with Clooney.
- Brose
Origin:
Diminutive of Ambrose, LatinMeaning:
"immortal"Description:
A thoroughly old-school nickname for Ambrose — one that lightens up the serious full form.
- Minik
Origin:
GreenlandicMeaning:
"oil used to seal skins"Description:
Minik has long been among the Top 10 names in Greenland, but only came to international attention in 2011 when the Danish royal family used it as one of Prince Vincent's middle names.
- Viper
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"snake"Description:
As cool as it is frightening.
- Donal
Origin:
Scottish variation of DonaldMeaning:
"proud chief"Description:
Donal is, yes, just Donald with the final d cut off, but that somehow gives it a jauntier, fresher feel. Donal Logue is a Canadian actor and Donal Skehan is an Irish cookbook author.
- Eldin
- Maury
Origin:
Diminutive of MauriceMeaning:
"dark skinned"Description:
Old-man name, soft as a fraying gray cashmere cardigan, that would be even cuter for a girl.
- Elvar
Origin:
Icelandic variation of Alvar, GermanMeaning:
"elf warrior"Description:
A top name in Iceland, while its parent name Alvar, ranks highly in Sweden and Finland.
- Festo
- Liber
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"free"Description:
Liber was the name of the Roman god of wine, freedom, and male fertility. It is etymologically linked to the word "libation," referring to the ritual practice of sharing drinks.
- Lundy
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"Monday's child"Description:
Lively and engaging Scottish surname, particularly appropriate for a boy born on Monday.
- Kadar
- Wolff
Origin:
Variation of Wolf, German surnameMeaning:
"wolf"
- Devan
- Lúcás
- Tadgh
- Maret
- Ozgur
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"free, independent"Description:
Properly spelled Özgür, this is a familiar unisex name and surname in Turkey, though little-known in the rest of the world. The pronunciation is not far removed from Oscar, which could be a helpful reference point or cause confusion.
- Beric