Animal Names for Boys

Possibly a spin on Damir, a Slavic name from the elements "give" and "peace, world" or from a revolutionary slogan. But the name's usage in the US seems more likely to be tied to its fashionable sound, echoing names like Amiri and Damari.

Also found as Brason, this is one of an army of Jason sound-alikes, which include Cason, Mason, Kaysen, and so on. Stylish, yes; recommended, no.

A weighty Greek name borne by several early saints and patriarchs of Alexandria.

An axe-wielding Filipino demon.

Casca was a Roman cognomen — a proto-surname — that derived from a word meaning "old." It was seen in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, and more recently, in The Hunger Games.

Aditi's seven children, Hindu Gods, are named Aditya.

Cornelius is one of the Ancient Roman names that is not quite making a comeback, despite having been a Top 200 name in the US in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Blame Corny, a nickname that is just too joke-worthy.

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

Cooper would be a more engaging C-starting occupational choice.

Veering toward Brittany.