Animal Names for Boys

A Southern place name — found in North Carolina and Virginia — borne by early enslaved people in the US. It came over from England, where Albemarle was a variation of the French county name Aumale, from the Latin Alba Marla, "white marl." Marl is a type of soil.

Popular in Ireland, as is the similarly difficult spelling EOGHAN, but over here, most would stick with Owen.

One way to encourage some cheers for your little one, but not recommended.

Appealing topographical name that's rare even in Wales. Morus Elfryn was a popular Welsh singer in the 1970s.

City name less mellifluous than Paris, London, or even Trenton. It was the name of the character portrayed by Leonardo di Caprio in "Gangs of New York."

Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."

The name of the powerful king of fairies in Irish folklore, who also rules over the dead in some legends. Finbar or Finbarr is a related name.

An alternative form of Hazael, a King in the Old Testament, or a diminutive of Jahaziel, a Levite prophet, this quietly used Biblical name shares sounds with rising choices such as Azrael, Aziel, and Jaziel. There's also a hint of the vintage and nature-inspired Hazel, which may appeal to those who enjoy softer feeling names for boys.

One of the many variations of Hesperos, in Greek mythology the personification of the Evening Star.

We'll have our sherry in the parlor, please, Bainbridge.

An Irish mythology name belonging to a semi-legendary high king of Ireland, often equated with English David though not etymologically related.

The way the French allude to Charlie Chaplin could make a charming name on its own, or a hip nickname alternate to Charlie or Chuck. It's also used in the Creole community.

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Biniyam.