8 Letter Boy Names

A nice enough last name that turns supercilious as a first.

A Slavic name notably worn by Stefan Dragutin, a Serbian king from the 1200s AD.

This was the name of a 13th-century saint, a Mercedarian friar who was martyred by pirates. It derives from the name of the Greco-Egyptian bull god Serapis.

Spanish speakers use this name for Jesus Christ only. Probably a good policy.

A limerick is an often humorous form of poetry with five lines (the last of which is the punchline). Limerick could be a fun choice for families with Irish heritage or a good sense of humor.

One of the most popular of the creative spellings of this name.

Obscure name from the New Testament.

Spanish form of the French name Baptiste, usually given in honor of St John the Baptist.

Majestic debuted for boys in 1997 and has been given to a small number of boys each year since. With the rise of other regal and grandiose names like Legend, Royal, and Legacy, Majestic might start to gain traction too.

Undiscovered Irish surname with a lot more bounce and masculine dash than Shannon.

One mythological name not used for modern babies, Thanatos is the Greek personification of peaceful death.

This variation of Muhammad is common among Turkish Muslims.

Lovers of Maxwell might like this more unusual – but no less distinguished – surname name, with its adorable nickname of Hart.

Though lots of obscure place-names are now on the map, it's hard to imagine this one inspiring anyone.