Five Letter Boy Names

A benevolent genie in Persian myth, used by Latino and Muslim families.

This Finnish nickname for Klaus could stand independently on birth certificates.

An unusual and appealing Scottish family name that would work as well for a girl as a boy.

Patsy has been rarely heard for half a century, for either gender, and we're not expecting that to change in the near future..

Prince of the tribe of Zebulon in the Exodus, everyone will misunderstand this as Elias, with a stuffed nose.

Somewhere between Kevin and Heaven lies summery Hefin. In Wales it is used steadily, though is never hugely popular. Hefin derives from Haf, "summer": the month of June in Welsh is mis Mehefin, "midsummer month".

Alternate Anglicization of Rurik, a powerful name related to Roderick with a meaning to match. This spelling shortens naturally to cool nickname Rory.

Basque form of John

Strong and striking Persian and Arabic name, currently popular in the Netherlands and in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

French variant of Isaiah

Azaad is a Muslim name with a beautiful meaning as well as a cool sound with that zippy Z and double As.