10 Letter Boy Names

Experience is a word name used by the New England Puritans but probably too joke-worthy for a modern child...or teenager. It does not have as direct a biblical reference as most Puritan names.

Although Tamerlaine, especially with the addition of an i, feels more feminine than masculine these days and is occasionally used for girls, the original Tamerlane was a fierce Mongol warrior.

Best known to most as a brand of Whisky, Ballantine is a Scottish surname relating to the Celtic god Bal. It has potential as a off-the-beaten-track boys name that is still familiar. Ballantine is the brand name of a whiskey, a beer, and a publishing imprint.

Frequently used in the Spanish-speaking community; Christopher Columbus was born Cristóbal Colón.

An archaic French form of the name Ingram, itself a rare, attractive last name option.

If Victor isn't quite enough, this superlative word name is another option.

We'll have our sherry in the parlor, please, Bainbridge.

A weighty Greek name borne by several early saints and patriarchs of Alexandria.

Belshazzar was a Babylonian prince, a real historical figure who stars in a fictionalized tale Belshazzar's Feast, in the Book of Daniel

Parthenios, the name of a Greek river god, is draped in a toga.

Though this one would be sure to inspire confusion, Ven- names can be an intriguing alternative to the Ben- group.

Should only be used when singing Christmas carols.