Animal Names for Boys

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

A British surname name that derives from a nickname for David. If all else fails, it could also be an unusual route to the nickname Ken.

Nace, a derivative of Ignac, is considered much more fashionable in Slovenia.

A character the Italian fairy tale Prunella; Bensiabel is the benevolent son of a witch, and the heroine's love interest.

A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.

Blær is a rare Icelandic name meaning "light gust or breeze" that made headlines due to one family's battle to be allowed to use it for their daughter. Iceland has strict name laws and it is not permitted to use a traditionally male name for a girl. The name was only finally allowed when she was 15 years old. Blær is also a (female) character in a novel by the famous Icelandic writer Halldór Laxness.