Animal Names for Boys

  1. Aydemir
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "iron moon"
    • Description:

      Like many other popular Turkish name, Aydemir is a strong option deriving from the root ay meaning "moon".
  2. Durwood
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "gatekeeper"
    • Description:

      As wooden as its second syllable.
  3. Azarias
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, variation of Azariah
    • Meaning:

      "God has helped"
    • Description:

      This is another form of the name the angel Raphael assumes for himself when he becomes human. One of the few attractive Biblical names that has not yet been discovered by modern parents, Azarias is certainly ripe for the taking.
  4. Erazmus
    • Alastar
      • Haig
        • Origin:

          Armenian hero name; also English surname
        • Meaning:

          "enclosed with hedges"
        • Description:

          This very popular Armenian name represents a grandson of Noah, considered the father of the Armenian nation.
      • Feeny
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "little raven"
        • Description:

          Feeny and its alternative spelling Feeney have several origins in Irish. They are anglicised forms of the surnames Ó Fiannaidhe (descendant of Fiannaidhe, meaning warrior), and Ó Fidhne (descendant of Fidhne, from the word for tree or wood). Feeny is also a place name in Northern Ireland, meaning "the woods. Although many Irish surnames are in style, like Keegan and Sullivan, this is one you've probably never met on a person before.
      • Horizon
        • Origin:

          Word name
        • Description:

          A name with vision.
      • Evgeny
        • Origin:

          Russian, Greek
        • Meaning:

          "well born"
        • Description:

          Russian form of Eugene, also spelled Evgeni or Evgeniy in English, and the (anti)hero of Pushkin's famous eponymous novel in verse, Evgeny Onegin.
      • Cartier
        • Origin:

          French variation of Carter, English
        • Meaning:

          "transporter of goods by cart"
        • Description:

          Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.
      • Ashar
        • Aidric
          • Origin:

            Germanic
          • Meaning:

            "old ruler"
          • Description:

            Historically, this name derives from Aldric, the name of an early medieval saint. Today, parents are more likely to see it as a blend of elements from Aidan and Patrick, Frederick, etc.
        • Brazen
          • Origin:

            English word name
          • Meaning:

            "bold"
          • Description:

            A new, rising word name for boys that has the advantage of sharing sounds with more common names like Bryson and Braydon. And the disadvantage of getting confused with them.
        • Eliott
          • Cheney
            • Origin:

              Spelling variation of Chaney
            • Meaning:

              "oak tree"
            • Description:

              Strong, solid surname name. For many this name will be inextricably linked with former Vice President Dick Cheney - a hinderance or a virtue, depending on your political leanings.
          • Chozen
            • Origin:

              Spelling variation of Chosen, word name
            • Description:

              Chozen was the second fastest-rising boys' name of 2023, adding a new spin to word name Chosen, also increasing in popularity.
          • Baudouin
            • Bec
              • Excalibur
                • Origin:

                  Welsh
                • Description:

                  If Brave and Valor still aren't quite daring enough for you, the name of King Arthur's legendary sword could make for an enchanting middle name for a boy. It may be related to the Irish Caladbolg, meaning "voracious".
              • Adiv
                • Origin:

                  Hebrew
                • Meaning:

                  "pleasant, gentle"
                • Description:

                  One of several similar Hebrew names, this example has an agreeable meaning. Pronounced ah-DEEV.