Animal Names for Boys

  1. Amyntas
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defender"
    • Description:

      Amyntas is derived from the Greek word amyntor, meaning "defender." It was borne by several ancient kings and military leaders.
  2. Derian
    • Cordero
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "lamb"
      • Description:

        Sounds more like a car than a baby name. Some sources related it to the English surname Carter, which would be more stylish these days.
    • Emelinho
      • Ilai
        • Curi
          • Aerric
            • Adrean
              • Finhas
                • Origin:

                  Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Phineas
                • Description:

                  We love a fresh name that leads to the hip nickname Finn. Finhas is an Ethiopian variant of Phineas that does just that.
              • Benedikt
                • Francesc
                  • Origin:

                    Catalan form of Francis
                  • Description:

                    A streamlined and little-known (outside Catalonia) member of the Francis/Francesco family of names. The nickname Cesc ("sesk") is now popular there in its own right.
                • Godofredo
                  • Criostoir
                    • Ignat
                      • Ifan
                        • Ferrer
                          • Hammett
                            • Origin:

                              English surname
                            • Description:

                              A possibility for fans of the mystery writer, but most parents would prefer Dashiell.
                          • Adon
                            • Hiley
                              • Origin:

                                Diminutive of Hiram, Hebrew
                              • Meaning:

                                "brother of the exalted one"
                              • Description:

                                A vintage addition to the Riley/Miley/Wiley/Kylie brigade.
                            • Barrie