Six Letter Boy Names

An English family name used a few generations ago as an Anglicization of Moses, but hardly heard since th 1950s.

Dugald is a Harry Potter name. In fact, there are not one but two characters name Dugald in the Harry Potter books.

Caedmon is considered the first English poet -- a nice literary tie-in to the streamlined version.

Outmoded comic book choice.

For Sam-lovers who want to make a slight detour off that well-traveled road.

An intriguing Hawaiian boy's name much more distinct and unique than Kai or Koa.

We all know K is a very trendy letter right now, but what was wrong with Corbin?

Almond may seem like a hippy modern name, but its use for American boys goes right back to the mid-nineteenth century. In these cases, it was either a variation of Almund, meaning "noble strength," or the surname Aleman, meaning "German."

With Brooklyn, Trenton, and Camden on the rise, Harlem is one to watch out for. It has lingered down the lower end of the US Top 1000 since 2018 but has been trending upwards. It's already been picked by one celebrity, and it certainly has a stronger historical and cultural identity -- and it could work as an alternative to Harvey or Harley.

Undiscovered Irish surname.

Knight (as opposed to Night) is a name clad in shiny armor. This high-ranking word name was introduced by singers Kelis and Nas. Knight might join brothers King, Royal, and Noble in a new definition of royal baby names.

The double Ts are pronounced with a slight pause between them like in "nighttime."

In the Book of Genesis, Arioch is the King of Ellasar.

Most closely associated with famed English novelist George Orwell (whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair), this English surname is now occasionally sported as a literary first name. Given its meaning, Orwell could also be used by those looking for a more subtle alternative to River.

Not an alternate spelling of Warren, Warrin is a Pitjantjatjara name meaning the cold months. A good name for a winter baby.

A popular choice in Finland, where it ranks among the Top 50 boy names.