Animal Names for Boys

  1. Arnoux
    • Eleazer
      • Origin:

        Variation of Lazarus
      • Meaning:

        "God is my helper"
      • Description:

        Four-syllable names can be tricky, but this rarely used Old Testament appellation has considerable potential. In the Bible, Eleazer is a son of Aaron and nephew of Moses who succeeds his father as High Priest.
    • Han
      • Cassowary
        • Origin:

          Malay
        • Meaning:

          "large flightless bird"
      • Garian
        • Origin:

          African place-name
        • Description:

          This town in northern Libya could find a spot on the name map.
      • Aruna
        • Origin:

          Sanskrit, Hindi
        • Meaning:

          "reddish brown"
        • Description:

          This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun.
      • Hjörtur
        • Origin:

          Icelandic
        • Meaning:

          "deer"
        • Description:

          A handsome Icelandic nature name also used in very small numbers in Sweden and Denmark.
      • Hercule
        • Argi
          • Origin:

            Basque
          • Meaning:

            "light"
          • Description:

            This name may mean light but is likely to be heavy to wear outside of Spain.
        • Ezryn
          • Origin:

            Modern Invented
          • Description:

            Likely inspired by popular Ezra, 24 parents used the name Ezryn for their baby boys in 2022.
        • César
          • Ignatios
            • Chaviv
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "loved one"
              • Description:

                Lively sounding Hebrew choice.
            • Arjin
              • Eskender
                • Origin:

                  Amharic variation of Alexander
                • Meaning:

                  "defending men"
                • Description:

                  Variation of Alexander.
              • Bric
                • Avishai
                  • Origin:

                    Hebrew
                  • Meaning:

                    "my father's gift"
                  • Description:

                    Modern Hebrew form of the Old Testament name Abishai.
                • Iwo
                  • Ciaren
                    • Daine