Animal Names for Boys

An old English redhead name -- one of the few that doesn't begin with the letter r -- with references both to a famous French knight and a magical horse.

A friendly-looking anglicization of Cormac. Not that Cormac needs it, but some parents just prefer this spelling.

Sweeping, romantic overtones.

Offers much less than Bay.

Highly unusual; conceivable alternative to Daniel.

Cadell is a surname that is unlikely to win many supporters, except perhaps from parents looking for an alternative to Caden. But while Cadell is more distinctive, that L ending is weaker and less appealing than Caden's strong N.

A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name, that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.

Isle is a super rare nature name that sounds like an appealing unisex form of Isla.

Strongly identified with peace-accord-seeking Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat.

Rocking out on the porch with buddies Hubert, Norbert, and Osbert.

Enav is a rare Hebrew name that would work equally well for a son or daughter.

With Yale and Brown in the mainstream, why not this upscale college name and surname as well.

Amiable, undiscovered geographic option.

Hervé was a legendary French saint, patron of the blind, who performed many miracles -- it's a lot more sophisticated than the English Harvey.

The Latin name for the holly tree would make an interesting nature-inspired alternative to Alex.

Surname name Grayson has become quite popular in recent years, bringing with it Gray, Grey, Greyson, and, yes, Graysen.