7 Letter Boy Names

Though Patrice is still common for boys in France, it has long been feminine here.

An interesting possibility if you're looking for a highly unusual animal name.

An alternative spelling of Tristan, and also the modern Welsh form of the legendary hero's name.

Good way to honor Scandinavian roots, or an ancestor named Carl or Charles.

Prospective parents tend to respond more to the softer American pronunciation than the harsher German one, and even more to the Scandinavian version (see GUNNAR).

Like many other popular Turkish name, Aydemir is a strong option deriving from the root ay meaning "moon".

Rare and fiery Spanish name that can work for girls or boys.

Notably borne by Faustin Soulouque, a 19th-century president, and later emperor, of Haiti.

This variation of the popular Arabic name has now been in the Top 500 for several years. It wasn't even in the Top 1000 before the 1980s.

An alternative to the formerly male Ariel, which is now in the grasp of "The Little Mermaid."

Long considered Mr. Hall's exclusive property, it's now ready to be adopted by others.

Dancer Fred Astaire lends a heavy dose of glamour to his surname, an Anglicized version of the Austrian-Jewish name Austerlitz.

This intriguing and jaunty-sounding choice is a Top 50 name in Chile.

Colonial Americans used many Biblical names forgotten by modern baby namers; this is an Old Testament descendant of Shem. If Moses and Noah can come back, why not Abimael and brethren?

Benvenuto Cellini, the great Italian sculptor and writer -- a true Renaissance man -- could inspire this creative choice.

Shakespeare's classic drunken fool. In fact, this name, carried to Britain by the Normans, was quite popular until it was brought into disrepute by the low-life character who haunts taverns with Falstaff in Shakespeare's history plays.

William has any international variations, including the super-popular Liam. This version is largely unknown beyond the South Sea Islands.

Little-used name borne by several biblical figures including a king. It would make an unexpected way to get the nickname Eli - or Kim.

Everyone will assume you're honoring actor Robert, which isn't too probable.