Animal Names for Boys

Associated with Erdem Moralioglu, the Turkish-Canadian-British fashion designer.

A well-to-do English surname with a comedic undertone, thanks to the Griswold family of National Lampoon's Vacation.

Biblical judge from the Old Testament.

When used in English-speaking countries--it's heard occasionally in the UK--it's more often spelled ALARIC. Unusual, but usable.

A name best for pets.

This short and simple but sturdy boy name is used in Punjabi regions of India.

As Huxley and Huck become more popular and accepted, so does Hux, either as a full name or a diminutive.

Variant of Astraeus

Why did 5 sets of parents chose to name their sons Dock in 2016? We may never know.

Strong and unusual Nordic name that would make a cool addition to the N-ending boy name trend.

Cheasequah refers to the cardinal, associated with the sun in Cherokee culture.

This name was borne by Ashoka the Great, a 3rd-century BC emperor of India, and inspired the Star Wars character name Ahsoka.

Unusual saint's name rarely heard outside Roman Catholic rectories until it made an appearance on a reality-TV show; has an attractive French feel.

Experience is a word name used by the New England Puritans but probably too joke-worthy for a modern child...or teenager. It does not have as direct a biblical reference as most Puritan names.

Latin variation of Eli used in the Old and New Testament.

A strong-sounding name with a gentle meaning related to kindness and protection. The New Zealand Department of Conservation is called Te Papa Atawhai in Māori.

In the Christian bible, Barabbas was a murderer that Pontius Pilate freed while condemning Jesus to die. The name is ironic, given that Christian belief promotes Jesus as the son of the Father. The name is difficult for this reason, as well as the fact that in Spain it is used as slang for a bad person.