Animal Names for Boys
- Carman
- Brolin
Origin:
Swedish and English surnameMeaning:
"bridge; brother"Description:
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."
- Fatih
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"conqueror, victor"Description:
An Arabic name that made Turkey's Top 10 for the entirety of the 1980s.
- Evandale
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"Evan's valley"Description:
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."
- Eliab
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is father"Description:
Prince of the tribe of Zebulon in the Exodus, everyone will misunderstand this as Elias, with a stuffed nose.
- Ignasio
- Eónan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little Adam"Description:
Same problem as Eóin -- squared.
- Corrie
- Arjen
- Anele
Origin:
ZuluMeaning:
"enough, sufficient, adequate; last born"Description:
A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".
- Arje
- Caliste
- Coeus
Origin:
Greek mythology nameDescription:
The Greek god of intellect, Coeus is one mythological figure whose name has not been revived in modern times...but should be.
- Göran
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of GeorgeDescription:
See GEORGE.
- Gillis
- Casmir
- Arpad
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"seed"Description:
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.
- Cadwalader
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"battle leader"Description:
An ancient Welsh name belonging to an early modern king and saint, among others. The Irish cognate, Cathal, is more widely known.
- Bluford
Origin:
Variation of Buford, English from FrenchMeaning:
"beautiful fort"Description:
An offbeat form of Buford that you're unlikely to find on birth certificates today. Maybe for a pet.
- Galyn