Animal Names for Boys
- Ashoka
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"without sorrow"Description:
This name was borne by Ashoka the Great, a 3rd-century BC emperor of India, and inspired the Star Wars character name Ahsoka.
- Eastman
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"grace protector"Description:
Eastman is a solid, old-style Atlantic seaboard surname. But as a first name, we think Easton works better.
- Alun
Origin:
Welsh spelling of Alan; river in WalesDescription:
This name of a river in Wales represents a vowel change from Alan, which makes the name somewhat more intriguing, but still possibly not intriguing enough. Bonus points if you're a surfer, sailor, or you're expecting a baby born under a water sign of the zodiac: It's one of the more unusual names that mean water.
- Elimelech
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my god is king"Description:
The name of the late husband of Naomi in the Bible.
- Heike
Origin:
German, Frisian and DutchMeaning:
"home ruler"Description:
A form of Heinrich or Henrike (Henry in English), as well as of their feminine counterparts. Now most commonly feminine, but certainly an attractive choice for either sex.
- Gregorios
- Darin
Origin:
Variation of DarrenDescription:
Darin was so popular that it nearly cracked the Top 100 in the mid-1960s, but has now dropped from sight. The original Darren is still hanging on.
- Eidin
Origin:
Welsh place nameDescription:
From Caeredin, the Welsh name for the Scottish capital, Edinburgh... although many people would see it simply as an alternative spelling of Aiden.
- Avdel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"servant of God"Description:
Avdel is an obscure Old Testament name with a straightforward feel and sound and the fashionable A initial. One to consider if you want a highly unusual yet not difficult Hebrew or Biblical name.
- Ecedro
- Cornel
Origin:
Romanian, variation of Cornelius; tree nameDescription:
People are likely to want to put that second - Cornell University inspired - L on the end of this name, when in fact it has a completely different etymology. This name is very popular in Romania though American public intellectural Cornel West and South African athlete Cornel Fredericks broadens its use beyond Eastern Europe.
- Eustachio
- Atawhai
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"kind and caring"Description:
A strong-sounding name with a gentle meaning related to kindness and protection. The New Zealand Department of Conservation is called Te Papa Atawhai in Māori.
- Aoki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"blue tree"
- Dovid
Origin:
Yiddish variation of David, HebrewMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
An entirely Jewish form of David, with the handsome nickname Dov.
- Donnan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"small brown-haired child"Description:
This Irish saint's name makes an attractive alternative for Dylan or Donald.
- Arrigo
Origin:
Italian variation of Henry and HarryMeaning:
"estate ruler"Description:
Think Harry with a go-getter ending.
- Arthyen
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"bear"Description:
Cornish form of the Welsh name Arthen, meaning "bear".
- Fender
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"defender, guard"Description:
Iconic guitar manufacturer that could make for an edgy baby name for rock lovers – or petrolheads; a fender is also part of a car.
- Gandalf
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"wand elf"Description:
Gandalf is most famously the name of the powerful wizard in Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The name is drawn from Old Norse mythology.