Animal Names for Boys
- Hasan
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"beautiful, handsome"Description:
Hasan is a significant Muslim historical figure — he was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Ali and Fatimah. Shia Muslims consider Hasan a martyr — he died after being poisoned by his wife.
- Hayato
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"falconer"
- Avyaan
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"beginning, lucky"Description:
Fast-rising boy name thanks to Indian actress Dia Mirza when she used it for her son in 2021. Avyaan is related to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of beginnings and good luck. Avyaan entered the US and UK Top 1000 charts in 2021 and has been on the rise in the years since.
- Arnaud
Origin:
French variation of ArnoldMeaning:
"ruler, strong as an eagle"Description:
French given and surname.
- Glade
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"clearing in a forest"Description:
Shady, leafy nature-boy name.
- Davenport
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
This old-time name for a sofa would not be comfortable as a baby name.
- Earnest
- Faber
- Aviyah
- Eagle
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"eagle, a bird"Description:
Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
- Drago
Origin:
Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, BulgarianMeaning:
"precious, dear"Description:
Drago sounds fierce but has a sweet meaning. It may be used as a standalone name or as a short form of other Slavic names beginning with the element dragu "dear", such as Dragoljub or Dragomir.
- Bayden
- Ekene
Origin:
IgboMeaning:
"praise, thanks"Description:
A unisex Igbo name with a glorious meaning, perfect for a long-awaited baby.
- Brandt
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"dweller on burnt land"Description:
Less commercial-sounding than Brand.
- Belvidere
- Demari
- Atli
Origin:
Old Norse variation of AttilaMeaning:
"little father"Description:
One of the most usable names for an American child from the Icelandic Top 50.
- Criss
- Brynmor
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"great hill"Description:
Derived from the Welsh place name Brynmawr, this adventurous sounding name, feels at once as rugged as its meaning but with a hint of gentleness, thanks to the unisex Bryn.
- Donnie
Origin:
Short form of Donald, ScottishMeaning:
"proud chief"Description:
Infantilizing short form best reserved for toddlers and younger.