Animal Names for Boys

An upbeat and attractive Swahili name, also familiar as a surname. As names ending in -ari continue to rise, Bakari could be one to watch.

There was an ancient Saint Fort, and this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.

Highly unusual but stylish-sounding occupational name, with a pleasant association with gardens.

Attached to one of the heroes of Christopher Paolini's megapopular fantasy novel Eragon, this name sounds strong yet sensitive.

Faulkner is an old occupational surname that was used for someone who kept and trained falcons when falconry was a popular sport in medieval Europe. Anyone using it in contemporary America would probably be honoring Southern novelist William Faulkner. While we love the author, Falconer would probably be a slightly easier name to carry on the playground.

Dacia was an ancient region comprised of what is modern Romania and Moldova and smaller parts of other Eastern European countries. Its inhabitants were called the Dacians, and the Dacian Kingdom flourished around the time of Christ until it was toppled by the Romans. Daciana is the female version sometimes used in Romania.

Simple and serious Arabic name which debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.

A name used in the Old Testament, as well as a variation of Buzz.

Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto.

Stiff and formal surname. Try Roone instead.

Donnelly is among the more appealing Irish surname names, less well used than Donovan. Related options include the place name Donegal and the mythological god name Donegan.

A famous seventh-century saint and church historian whose name has not survived as well as his works. Known as the Venerable Bede, this Benedictine monk is considered the first known writer of English prose, and highly influential via his The History of the English Church and People.

A possible new entry in the Hayden-Corbin two-syllable boys' name club.

Unusual biblical name that may be too close in sound to the feminine Mariah.

A Latinized form of Kleanthes, this name is best associated with literary and poetry critic, Cleanth Brooks.

Spelling challenge.