Five Letter Boy Names

Kanji is the Japanese writing system that uses Han Chinese characters. It is occasionally used as a male given name in Japan. And as most names from Asian cultures have not yet emigrated to the west, they always make unique baby names.

Identical in sound to Lonzo, although the names have different origins. Lanzo is a Germanic root meaning "land," and the source of names such as Lance and Lansing.

Alter was originally used as an epithet for the eldest when in the company of one with the same name. Jewish parents also used it for their sons who were born sickly or after the death of an older sibling in an effort to ward off death.

Watts is a patronymic surname derived from Watt, a popular Middle English nickname for Walter. Today, Watts makes a contemporary and stylish way to honor a Walter in your life.

Yasen is a male given name in Bulgaria with two lovely meanings — ash tree, and serene.

Minto is used for both sexes in Japan, commonly with the kanji combination equating to the word for "mint."

Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.

Blær is a rare Icelandic name meaning "light gust or breeze" that made headlines due to one family's battle to be allowed to use it for their daughter. Iceland has strict name laws and it is not permitted to use a traditionally male name for a girl. The name was finally allowed when she was 15 years old. Blær is also a (female) character in a novel by the famous Icelandic writer Halldór Laxness.

Roody was introduced to the world by musician Allen Stone, who named his son Roody Rocket. Roody is among the most unique celebrity baby names of recent years.

Strongly identified with peace-accord-seeking Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat.

One of many Luca variations making its way up the charts.

A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name, that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.

Hervé was a legendary French saint, patron of the blind, who performed many miracles -- it's a lot more sophisticated than the English Harvey.

The 6th century Irish saint Mirin emigrated to Scotland and now is the patron saint of both the Glasgow suburb of Paisley and the game of football. Mirren is one modern spelling; the Cornish Merryn, best known as the name of the seacoast town St. Merryn, is also related. The name is usually used for girls.