Animal Names for Boys

  1. Bastiano
    • Esidore
      • Arfryn
        • Origin:

          Welsh
        • Meaning:

          "on a hill"
        • Description:

          This name fits with the trend for geographic names like Easton and Cove. In Wales it's more commonly found in placenames and businesses than on people.
      • Dobbin
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Robert
        • Description:

          Ancient nickname that sounds cuter than its modern alternatives -- but be aware that in the days of the horse and buggy, it was most often used for the horse.
      • Ivaan
        • Origin:

          Variation of Ivan, Russian form of John, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "God is gracious"
        • Description:

          This variation of Ivan, itself a form of John, entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2022. Double As are trending across the states, such as Saanvi and Aarush, and Ivaan is running right along with them — all the way into the Top 1000 in 2022.
      • Champion
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Meaning:

          "winner"
        • Description:

          With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion?
      • Haniel
        • Gratien
          • Origin:

            Latin
          • Meaning:

            "grace"
          • Description:

            This Grayson-soundalike has a long and distinguished pedigree, having belonged to both a Roman emperor and a 4th century Catholic saint who founded the see of Tours in central France. It would make a fabulous namesake for an important Grace in the family.
        • Hob
          • Origin:

            English, diminutive of Robert
          • Meaning:

            "bright fame"
          • Description:

            A Robert nickname out of use for hundreds of years, but now sounds cooler than Bob or Rob for a modern boy.
        • Arnett
          • Isadoro
            • Eztli
              • Origin:

                Nahuatl
              • Meaning:

                "blood"
              • Description:

                A unisex Nahuatl name with a strong and stylish sound, but a meaning that some might find off-putting.
            • Eyan
              • Aja
                • Origin:

                  Hindi
                • Meaning:

                  "goat"
                • Description:

                  Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.
              • Horst
                • Origin:

                  German
                • Meaning:

                  "leap"
                • Description:

                  Heavy and horsey.
              • Flores
                • Origin:

                  Spanish surname
                • Meaning:

                  "flower"
                • Description:

                  Flores is one of the most popular Spanish surnames and could certainly be adapted as a first.
              • Baeden
                • Allastaire
                  • Enneas
                    • Aceson