Animal Names for Boys

Rhythmic and captivating.

The modern Hebrew variation of Ithai, a name from the Old Testament.

Chapman is derived from céapmann, an Old English occupational name for a merchant or marketman. The slang word "chap" came from chapman — which was also used as a term for a customer in 17th and 18th century England.

Shepherd is soaring in the charts, so why not Farmer? Perhaps because, unlike some of the occupation names that are so popular today, it is still an everyday word. Even so, if you're looking for a name that fits modern trends but no one else is using, Farmer could be the one.

Eliyahu is the Hebrew form of the increasingly popular Biblical prophet name Elijah, also found in forms Elias and Eli. There were 100 boys given the name Eliyahu in the U.S. in 2012. Its upside is that it's one of the most distinctive forms of the name, but that final yahoo may prove difficult.

Sociable middle name choice with a Quaker feel.

Very occasionally given to boys born on that day; Noel is a more common name for Christmas babies.

Stylish way to name your son after basketball great Walt -- though Walt is sounding fresh again too.

Pronounced like Bruce with a hard K — not like Brook. Short names are very popular in Catalonia, and this rugged choice is a rare example of a botanical boy name.

Irish name with an intriguing lilt.

Masculine name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

A handsome surname derived from Henry, like Henderson and Hendrix.

Most commonly associated with artist M.C. Escher, Escher makes a great hero name that would fit in nicely with the surname names of today.