Animal Names for Boys

See CARLETON.

Hispanic name of two saints, celebrated on July 1 and October 16.

This charming West African mini name fits in with the other similarly short names that are all the rage right now. Actress Ayo Edebiri is the star of TV's The Bear.

Several animal names, from Fox to Wolf and even to Tiger, ccan work, but Cougar should stay in its cage. Even John Mellencamp has dropped it.

Although this was the surname of a rugged World War II admiral, these days it has a feminine feel.

Abraham's brother and Caleb's son in the Old Testament, also known as Aran. Haran is one simple and virtually unused Biblical name.

Male name in Choctaw culture.

A less-popular spelling of on-the-rise Cason.

Shakespeare's classic drunken fool. In fact, this name, carried to Britain by the Normans, was quite popular until it was brought into disrepute by the low-life character who haunts taverns with Falstaff in Shakespeare's history plays.

András is the form of Andrew used in Hungary, where it is a Top 50 boy name.

Most color names, like Scarlet and Violet, are definitely female, but not this one. Brown is as rich and warm as the tone it denotes, though we must admit the Italian version Bruno has more spark and substance.

Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.

This cousin to Colton, a very widely used name, never matched its popularity and is now losing ground.

Djimon has become a familiar African name via powerful Benin-born, Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou.

The Old French name of the Frankish king Charles the Great (742-814), which surprisingly remained in the Top 500 in France until the mid-20th century.

Cygnus is a northern constellation of the Milky Way, derived from the Latin word for "swan".

Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.