Animal Names for Boys

  1. Baylen
    • Callister
      • Origin:

        Variation of Irish surname MacCallister
      • Meaning:

        "son of Alister"
      • Description:

        Can be used either with or without the addition of Mac.
    • Bernhard
      • Argyris
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "silver"
        • Description:

          A more modern form of Argyros.
      • Artus
        • Craven
          • Origin:

            English
          • Meaning:

            "garlic place"
          • Description:

            Since this is a word that pertains to cowardice, not the most appealing choice. Raven, Arven, and Haven might be more positive options for those drawn to the name by its sound.
        • Jadrien
          • Hidalgo
            • Origin:

              Spanish
            • Meaning:

              "nobleman"
            • Description:

              Hidalgo is the name of a minor planet, and, on Earth, the Spanish word for a nobleman, but we don't see much crossover potential.
          • Georges
            • Origin:

              French form of George, from Greek
            • Meaning:

              "farmer"
            • Description:

              The S may confuse English speakers, but it's a French classic.
          • Gavroche
            • Origin:

              French; Literary name
            • Description:

              In Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, Gavroche is the name adopted by the unfortunate younger brother of Éponine and Azelma Thénardier after he is turned out onto the streets by his cruel and selfish parents. The name Gavroche has therefore become a French slang word meaning "urchin" or "mischievous child".
          • Donn
            • Origin:

              Irish
            • Meaning:

              "king; brown"
            • Description:

              Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.
          • Erez
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "cedar"
            • Description:

              Strong, interesting nature name reminiscent of Biblical favorites Ezra and Boaz.
          • Bourbon
            • Origin:

              Word name
            • Description:

              Not even for Brandy's twin brother.
          • Anže
            • Origin:

              Diminutive of Janez, Slovene
            • Meaning:

              "God is gracious"
            • Description:

              Anže was originally a nickname for Janez, a Slovene form of Johannes, but now ranks in the Slovene Top 20 as an independent name.
          • Giovani
            • Origin:

              Spelling variation of Giovanni
            • Description:

              Giovanni is Italian for John, and Giovani is a not-really-correct spelling variation. Regardless, it has charted in the US for 16 of the past 17 years, peaking at Number 500 in 2011.
          • Azzam
            • Origin:

              Arabic
            • Meaning:

              "determined"
            • Description:

              Azzam might be open to some "shazam" teasing.
          • Dávid
            • Origin:

              Hungarian and Slovak variation of David, Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "beloved"
          • Haman
            • Origin:

              Persian
            • Meaning:

              "illustrious"
            • Description:

              Whatever its merits as a name, Haman is a Biblical villain, a member of the Persian king's court who plotted to slaughter the Jews. His plan was foiled by Queen Esther and Haman was hanged. Not a role model you want for your child.
          • Boss
            • Origin:

              English word name
            • Description:

              If you like the idea of King and Prince but find them too sophisticated, this might be the name for you.
          • Fionán