Animal Names for Boys

Much, much less popular variation of the ever popular Christopher.

Friendly, cheerful Irish name that originated as a nickname for a redhead. Potential problem: reminiscent of the Spanish custard.

A common French surname, typically for someone who was from one of the numerous places called Beaufort in France. A refined route to laid-back nickname Beau.

In Hungarian mythology, brothers Hunor and Magor were the ancestors of the Hun and the Magyar ethnic groups. The name Hun is of uncertain etymology, although it is most likely Turkic in origin.

If Brave and Valor still aren't quite daring enough for you, the name of King Arthur's legendary sword could make for an enchanting middle name for a boy. It may be related to the Irish Caladbolg, meaning "voracious".

Could catch on in tandem with the newfound popularity of Griffin and Griffith.

The name of a king in Greek mythology who led the Greek expedition to Troy to rescue Helen. He was killed by his wife Clytemnestra partly to avenge their daughter Iphigenia, and partly due to her adultery with Aegisthus.

Bridges is one of the new last names as first names ending in S that are so fashionable right now, joining Brooks, Wells, and Banks.

One of the lesser-heard (but possibly most usable) members of the quirky, dintinguished "Fitz" names.

A name that originated in Rwanda, rhythmically evocative.

Hermione's cat in the Harry Potter series.

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

 As a surname, it's most familiar as Hearst -- publishing magnate William Randolph and kidnapped granddaughter Patty. Few would use it if it wasn't their own family name.

Variant transcription of Andrei, as well as the South Slavic form.