Animal Names for Boys

One for the star-gazers and space lovers! It sounds fantastical, but the more we say it, the more this feels like it could be a real name.

St Briac was an Irish saint who arrived in Northern France in the 6th century and gave his name to the small commune of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer in Brittany. The name is thought to be related to Brian, though it may be a completely separate name stemming from the Celtic word "bruaich" meaning "steep hill". Briac definitely brings a fresh continental feel and would be a good choice for those who would like a name with both French and Irish connections

In Turkey, Ali Asaf is currently more popular in its double-barreled form than Ali or Asaf individually.

Anat is a unisex name that derives from the Latin Anath. Anath is a male character in the Old Testament, however Anat is mostly used among girls today.

In Poland, a Top 100 name on the rise.

Intriguing Russian possibility, even though proper pronunciation would not be obvious. Ilya might be a more manageable option.

Variation of Cluny best only if you're a major George fan. And even then, better go with George, Georgia, or Georgiana.

This name appears frequently in the Old Testament, notably as the Hebrew name of Shadrach.