Animal Names for Boys

As classic as it comes in Italy — Filippo was once common during the Renaissance, and today remains in the Top 25.

This snappy nickname may remind some of the 1985 Chevy Chase movie of the same name.

Perfect example of a surname that would work well as a first.

Third place on the sports field, but potentially more wearable than either Silver or Gold, Bronze feels modern and edgy.

The campion is a pretty woodland plant with pink or red flowers, whose common name derives from Old French champion "champion". The plant is so called because in classical times, the rose campion was fitted in garlands used to crown victors.

Benevolent name found in Israel in several forms, including Doran and Doroni.

Fresh choice that could pick up where Dylan and Logan left off.

Perfect for that winter baby, when Snow isn't subtle enough. The feminine version is Edurne.

Legitimizes the newly coined Denim, as does the Scottish place-name Denholm (both pronounced DEN-um).

Chiron derives from the Greek word kheir, meaning "hand." The mythological Chiron was a centaur revered for his wisdom. He is depicted in the Sagittarius constellation.

An anglicized spelling of Irish Ardghal, this name is most famously borne by Ardal O'Hanlon, an actor, author and stand-up comedian best known for his role as Dougal Maguire in the comedy series Father Ted.

An old Welsh royal name, of which the English surname Howell is an Anglicized form.

This name was created for the character Inojin Yamanaka from Naruto. It is close in sound to the English girl names Imogen and Innogen.

Variation of Pharamond.

Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.

A simple, self-possessed, somewhat serious surname, which might work better as a middle.

A presidential and place-name that's not a stand-out in either category.