Animal Names for Boys

Distinguished though it is, it will never shake its portly cigar-smoking image.

Cullinan is an Irish surname that is unusual but accessible, with the unique nickname of Cully.

Trivia tidbit: The Cullinan diamond was the largest rough diamond ever found--over 3,000 carats--when it was unearthed in 1905.

Esau is a rarely-used Old Testament name in the US, perhaps due to the character's biblical fate. Isav is one step removed, which may make it more palatable to parents.

Because that's what your child is—a gift.

A distinguished surname name deriving from the town of Evreux in Normandy.

This Irish Gaelic name derived from Garron would be a unique honor for a familiar Garrett. Garen has a strong sound and fits in well with today's trends.

Maltese form of Andrew.

A rare and rather lovely Biblical option belonging to several minor characters in the Old Testament.

This Greek name may have several meanings. Referenced in the bible, Hermas was the name of one of the 70 Disciples. The Shepherd of Hermas was an early Christian literary work from the 2nd century.

There isn't much information out there about this vanishingly rare name, but its posited meaning of "nobleman" suggests that it may derive from the same Old English route as the word Earl, eorl. It is also sometimes listed as an Irish name, possibly a form of Ardghal/Ardal, meaning "high valor".

See GABRIEL.