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Animal Names for Boys

  1. Attila

    • Origin:

      Hungarian

    • Meaning:

      "little father"

    • Description:

      English speaking countries may only associate this with the fifth-century Hun, but the name is still well-used in contemporary Hungary, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
  2. Chelsea

    • Origin:

      Place name, English

    • Meaning:

      "landing place for chalk or limestone"

    • Description:

      Chelsea for a boy? Yes — and we've got two maleberry Chelseas to prove it (one of whom even wrote a blog for us about his experience)! Boy Chelseas would more likely be named for the British football team than the old Joni Mitchell song sung by Judy Collins.
  3. Aire

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "air"

    • Description:

      Aire is a bygone spelling of "air", now reserved for poetic uses and in Kylie Jenner's case, baby names. Jenner originally announced her son's name to be Wolf, but quickly changed her mind and left the public in the dark. Weeks before his first birthday, she revealed her son's new name to be Aire.
  4. Billie

    • Description:

      Billie as a masculine name originated as a diminutive form of William, derived from Germanic elements meaning "will" or "determination" and "helmet" or "protection." While more commonly recognized as a feminine name today, Billie has historical precedence as a male name, particularly in the early to mid-20th century. Notable male bearers include jazz musician Billie Holiday (born Eleanora but adopted the masculine spelling) and various athletes and musicians. The name conveys a friendly, approachable quality with vintage charm. Though its popularity for boys has declined significantly since the 1960s, it maintains appeal for parents drawn to gender-neutral naming options with traditional roots and a casual, unpretentious character.
  5. Gilmore

    • Origin:

      Irish and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "devoted to the Virgin Mary"

    • Description:

      For better or worse, this name is still firmly attached to the TV series Gilmore Girls. It's one of a number of Scottish and Irish surname names beginning with Gil, meaning "servant". In this case, it's "servant of Mary", making it a subtle male Marian name.
  6. Faraday

    • Origin:

      Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "wood man"

    • Description:

      This unusual Scottish surname was made immortal by Michael Faraday, a British scientist who contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His name is now a unit of scientific measurement for electricity - a 'power'ful name for any little boy.
  7. Côme

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "order, beauty, decency"

    • Description:

      The sleek French form of Cosmo, which has leapt out of relative obscurity to well within the Top 100 boy names in France in the last decade, but still retains a sophisticated, vaguely aristocratic air. Pronunciation is like the English word comb.
  8. Colson

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "son of Nicholas"

    • Description:

      Author Colson Whitehead introduced this surname-name to the lexicon, perfect for a son or grandson of a Nicholas, a Nicole, or a Colin. Or anyone else who likes the sound for that matter, since there are plenty of Jacksons and Harrisons whose parents are not called Jack or Harry.
  9. Emit

    • Description:

      Emit is an uncommon masculine name with multiple origin possibilities. It can be seen as a reverse spelling of the word "time," giving it a creative, modern appeal. Alternatively, some connect it to the Latin word "emittere," meaning "to send forth" or "to emit," suggesting someone who radiates energy or ideas. The name's simplicity and distinctive four-letter structure make it appealing to parents seeking something brief yet meaningful. While Emit remains rare in usage statistics, it fits alongside minimalist modern names gaining attention. The name may occasionally be confused with Emmett, though its single 'm' and 't' spelling creates a more streamlined appearance and slightly different pronunciation.
  10. Cordero

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "lamb"

    • Description:

      Sounds more like a car than a baby name. Some sources related it to the English surname Carter, which would be more stylish these days.
  11. Cashton

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Meaning:

      "money town; town of the box maker"

    • Description:

      Color us surprised — Kashton is over four times more popular than Cashton. While the on-trend K spelling ranks in the US Top 500, Cashton lingers just outside the charts and is given to around 170 boys each year.
  12. Enrique

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Henry

    • Description:

      This is an appealing name that could cross cultural borders, but it has lost ground in recent years.
  13. Ilara

    • Origin:

      Variation of Hilarius

    • Meaning:

      "happy, cheerful"

    • Description:

      Uplifting name that's technically for boys but practically would work much better for girls.
  14. Connal

    • Description:

      Connal is a masculine name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Conall,' meaning 'strong wolf' or 'high and mighty.' This powerful name carries the weight of Celtic heritage and appears in several Irish legends, most notably as Conall Cernach, a hero of the Ulster Cycle. Throughout history, the name has maintained steady though modest usage in Ireland and Scotland, occasionally spelled as Connell or Conal. In recent decades, Connal has gained some attention among parents seeking distinctive Celtic names with strong meanings. Its combination of historical significance and appealing sound—featuring the popular 'Con' prefix with a soft ending—makes it an attractive yet uncommon choice.
  15. Enda

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "like a bird"

    • Description:

      An unusual Irish name which belongs to several historic Irish kings and heroes. Easy to spell and pronounce, this bouncy nature name has potential beyond Ireland's shores.
  16. Gallagher

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "descendant of foreign helper"

    • Description:

      Gallagher is, like so many of its genre, friendly, open, and optimistic. Some might associate it with the fraternal members of the band Oasis, Noel and Liam Gallagher.
  17. Buzz

    • Origin:

      Modern nickname

    • Description:

      Brother for Biff and Bud. McFly rocker Tom Fletcher transformed this from midcentury short form to modern cool name when he used it for his newborn son.
  18. Cas

    • Origin:

      Short form of Casper, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "Imperial"

    • Description:

      This short-but-strong name is popular for boys in The Netherlands. While Cass is usually a female name in the U.S., it feels just as right for boys.
  19. Albino

    • Description:

      Albino is primarily a masculine name with Latin origins. It derives from 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright,' and historically referred to someone with pale or white features. The name is found in several European cultures, particularly in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking communities. As a given name, Albino has remained relatively rare, possibly due to its association with the genetic condition of the same name. In some regions, particularly parts of Africa, the name carries serious cultural sensitivities due to discrimination against people with albinism. The name has declined in usage in modern times, though it maintains some usage in traditional Catholic communities where it connects to Saint Albinus, a 6th-century bishop.

  20. Bela

    • Origin:

      Czech

    • Meaning:

      "white"

    • Description:

      Despite the light, pretty sound of Bella for a girl, the boys' name Bela has dark and mysterious undertones, thanks to Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. Béla is also the first name of composer Bartók.