Animal Names for Boys

Like Brighton, but without the brightness.

Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.

The Old Norse Finnr or Finnur may resemble the Irish Finn or Fionn but is a name referring to a Finn or Laplander, the original meaning of which is wanderer.

An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harwinder.

An English surname derived from the French place name Beauvais, which in turn comes from the name of an ancient Gaulish tribe, the Bellovaci.

Somewhere between Kevin and Heaven lies summery Hefin. In Wales it is used steadily, though is never hugely popular. Hefin derives from Haf, "summer": the month of June in Welsh is mis Mehefin, "midsummer month".

A strong and handsome Indian boy name with a fitting meaning, Aveer was a fast rising choice in England and Wales in a 2023. It derives from the Sanskrit virah and Hindi veer, meaning "brave, valiant, daring, heroic". Other forms of the name include Vir, Veer, and Vira.