Five Letter Boy Names

The name of a type of battle ax used in the Middle Ages in the Ottoman Empire and beyond, and the source of the word for "ax" in a host of modern languages, including Russian. Parents have been gravitating toward names with violent and militaristic meanings for years now, and compared to Hunter and Blade, this one feels both subtle and novel.

A common first and surname among Muslims.

Hamid is an Arabic name, derived from one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam — Al-Hamid. Meaning "praiseworthy", it is therefore a name with religious significance.

An interesting choice for people looking for a nature name that is off the beaten track. Mumbai-based actor and songwriter Mayur Puri is a notable bearer of this name.

A name of obscure origin, possibly meaning "flow down" or from edrydd, "narration, recital". If you're looking for an "Ed" name that's straighforward and accessible but virtually unknown, this is a contender.

This rarely heard name belonged to a son of Reuben in the Bible. Might be too close to karma.