Animal Names for Boys

A unique Old Testament name reminiscent of the more familiar Ishmael.

A seldom used name invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for Lord of the Rings, this boys' name makes good use of the 'Gal' prefix and 'Dor' suffix to craft an appealing and unique alternative to Theodore.

Two Latino men have put this Damian variant on the map in the last decade: Brazilian MMA champ Demian Maia and Oscar-nominated actor Demian Bichir.

An alternate name for Alhena, one of the stars in the Gemini constellation.

Although Artemis is a traditionally feminine name, the Russian variation, Artemiy, is used exclusively for boys.

Swedish and Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Asketill.

Variant of Kwasi, given to boys born on a Sunday among the Akan people of Ghana.

Braelyn just barely qualifies as a unisex name, being used for girls over 89 percent of the time.

Mythical wonderland makes strong, evocative first name for either gender.

The Ancient Greek name Akadios gave way to two European classics — the Polish Arkadiusz and the Russian Arkadiy.

A rising choice in the US, where money-related names are becoming more fashionable.