Five Letter Boy Names

Even more Olde World, especially with that accent.

This Swedish form of Sebastian would work nicely as a nickname.

Siggy is the softer side of Ziggy, a more familiar name thanks to Ziggy Marley.

Known from the Menotti opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, this is a subdued and gentle name.

Attractive name, but it does sound feminine. Some have changed it to Nakari. Although it does not make the U.S. Top 1000, Nakia is among the ten fastest-rising names for both boys and girls.

Lovers of Loki who don't appreciate the overt mythological reference might like this unusual Icelandic name.

Unlike many other western city names, Tulsa has not proved attractive to parents. The name derives from Tallasi, meaning "old town" in the Creek language. Elvis Presley played a character named Tulsa in the 1960 musical comedy G. I. Blues.

A pleasant seasonal name.

Traditional Japanese name for the fifth-born son makes for a unique baby name in the West.

God of fertility in Latvian mythology. Jumis is responsible for ensuring a good harvest — he lives in the fields and the last of the crop would be left for him to live in.