9 Letter Boy Names
- Caoidhean
- Stephanus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"crown, garland"Description:
The ancient father of all the Stephen names. The modern Greek version is STEPHANOS.
- Somhairle
- Deucalion
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"sweet sailor"Description:
Various characters name Deucalion exist in Greek Mythology, including Deucalion, the son of Prometheus; Deucalion of Crete; Deucalion, son of Zeus; and Deucalion the solider, who is killed by Achilles.
- Chevalier
- Xavia
Origin:
Basque or ArabicMeaning:
"new house or bright"Description:
Modern feminine form of Xavier
- Phinnaeus
Origin:
Variation of PhineasMeaning:
"oracle"Description:
Phinnaeus is the antique spelling of the antique name single-handedly revived by Julia Roberts. Finn is the nickname she uses that you might find appealing too.
- Cristobal
Origin:
Spanish variation of ChristopherMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
The first name of famed designer Balenciaga, was also the birth name of Christopher Columbus--aka Cristobal Colon. A name still well used in the Hispanic community.
- Sigifredo
- Achilleus
- Lucretius
Origin:
Latin clan nameMeaning:
"wealth"Description:
Lucretius is the name of the Roman philosopher who invented Epicureanism. But even in these days of old Roman name revival, Lucretius sounds a bit long-white-beardish, though it can be enlivened with the nickname Luc.
- Kazimierz
Origin:
PolishMeaning:
"destroyer of peace"Description:
The original Polish version of Casimir.
- Sosthenes
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"safe strength"Description:
The name of two Biblical figures, one a supporter of St. Paul and the other a Corinthian ruler. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but used in the form Sosthene in modern France.
- Armstrong
Origin:
English and Scottish surnameMeaning:
"strong arms"Description:
Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.
- Corbinian
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"crow/raven"Description:
A subtle nature name which would nevertheless make for a bold choice, saint’s name Corbinian derives from Latin corvus ("crow; raven"). It’s a traditional yet rare choice in parts of southern Germany, where it’s usually spelt Korbinian.
- Séraphin
Origin:
French from HebrewMeaning:
"ardent; fiery"Description:
The English name pool is lacking a male equivalent to Seraphina, but this angelic boy name is occasionally used in France.
- Sephiroth
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"emanations"Description:
Sephiroth is a villain in the Final Fantasy universe who recently inspired seven sets of parents to use his name for their sons.
- Stanislav
Origin:
SlavicMeaning:
"someone who achieves glory or fame"Description:
A long-haired classical conductor name, which could appeal to parents looking for a Laszlo-like appellation. A name of Slavic origin, it has a powerful and uplifting meaning.
- Rochester
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"stone camp or fortress"Description:
Rochester was Jack Benny's famous valet and sidekick, played by early African-American comic Eddie Anderson.
- Lancaster
Origin:
English place-nameDescription:
British place-name unlikely to evoke much passion in any baby namer.