Animal Names for Boys

Typically spelled Hachirō, with a macron over the O. It was historically given to the eighth son in a family, although these days eight sons is a rare occurrence.

Bromley is an English surname-name that's more possible as a first name now than ever before. The -ley suffix has been adopted for many names, and surnames such as Bromley are fashionable.

A simple and straightforward choice from northwest Africa.

A slight elaboration on Forrest, with the same woodsy charm.

Alef was brought into the spotlight when Natalie Portman chose the alternate spelling Aleph for her son. This is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, similar to calling your child Alpha or Primo.

A li'l hell-raiser name in the Ryder-Rogue-Rebel vein.

Often spelled Gauthier, this could make a distinctive way to honor Grandpa Walter, but first syllable pronounced 'goat' might be a problem.

Elvio is a barely-ever-used name that might just be a hidden gem. From the Latin family name Elvius, international bearers of the name include several footballers and the Paraguayan poet Elvio Romero. Parents today might see it as an alternative to more better-known Italianate names like Enzo and Elio.

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Biniyam.

Philosopher who advocated the simple life. A classical choice that's almost unused as a baby name.

An alternative transcription of Hebrew Benaiah, currently among the Top 50 boys' names in Israel.

An attractive Hebrew name with an abundance of nickname options — Lev, Levi, Dov, and Dovi.

Rugged and ancient, but also very cool and on-trend, Gryffin is a variation of the Old Welsh name Gruffudd (or Griffith), whose usage is likely to be inspired by the mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.

Cypher has numerous pop culture references, including bands, a film, and characters known by the name. It first debuted on the charts in 2011.

Spirited unisex Hebrew name.