Animal Names for Boys

Can be used as a middle name to honor Dad or Grandpa David.

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."

Simple and down-to-earth, but would probably work best as a middle name.

Virtue name Honor was given to just over 100 baby boys (and around the same number of baby girls) in 2022. Spelling variation Honour — the spelling of the word used in the UK — is used in much smaller numbers in the States, but is slowly increasing in use.

Similar to the Welsh form Dafydd, Daveth is a softer alternative for the perennial boys' name David. The long "Ah" sound also minimises the chance of the name being shortened to Dave, for those eager to avoid the ubiquitous nickname.

Adverse associations with the ruthless Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

Batuhan is derived from the Mongolian name Batu — meaning "firm" in Mongolian and "prevailing" Turkish — and the Turkish root han, "ruler" or "leader." The name references Batu Khan, Mongol ruler and grandson of Genghis Khan.

Amyntas is derived from the Greek word amyntor, meaning "defender." It was borne by several ancient kings and military leaders.

Hamish spinoff created by author Suzanne Collins for her trilogy The Hunger Games.