Animal Names for Boys

Brolin — inspired by actor Josh — has been used sparingly as a boy name since 2007. Most instances of the surname come from the Swedish derivation, meaning "bridge," however, Josh Brolin's surname is a variation of the German name Brüderlin, meaning "brother."

An Arabic name that made Turkey's Top 10 for the entirety of the 1980s.

On the off chance that you're searching for a name that could honor both an Evan and a Dale, Evandale could be the easy solution. It's actually a place name, found in Tasmania, South Australia, and New Brunswick, Canada, and literally translates to "Evan's valley."

Prince of the tribe of Zebulon in the Exodus, everyone will misunderstand this as Elias, with a stuffed nose.

Same problem as Eóin -- squared.

A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".

The Greek god of intellect, Coeus is one mythological figure whose name has not been revived in modern times...but should be.

See GEORGE.

Arpad is a hero name in Hungary, belonging to the Second Grand Prince of the Maygars, who established a dynasty that ruled for four centuries. Not heard often here, but is associated with the French-born financier who got his name from an earlier Hungarian banker and who's been involved with two of the world's most beautiful women — he is, in fact the father of Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson.

An ancient Welsh name belonging to an early modern king and saint, among others. The Irish cognate, Cathal, is more widely known.

An offbeat form of Buford that you're unlikely to find on birth certificates today. Maybe for a pet.