Animal Names for Boys

A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.

Evenstar is an old name for the planet Venus, the "evening star" of astronomy. Lord of the Rings fans may recognize it as a name of Arwen Undómiel.

This Muslim name derived from the Arabic is found in North and East Africa.

Charming way to freshen up Jacob.

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.

Woody Allen used this name for his daughter to honor jazz hero Sidney Bechet -- and it could work for a boy as well.

This name is a fabulous option for parents looking for a victorious name but who find Victor just a little too obvious. This name can also be spelled Kearney.

Common Spanish surname with a lively sound and meaning and literary connection to prominent Latin American writer Carlos Fuentes.

One of the many Hawaiian versions of biblical names to come out of King Kamehamaha IV's 1860 edict requiring his citizens to adopt Western-style names.

An English surname derived from the word "hermitage", from a Greek word meaning "solitary". It originally denoted a person living near a hermitage.