Animal Names for Boys

Baxlee

Baxlee is a modern masculine name that represents the trend of creating novel variations of traditional names with alternative spellings. It appears to be a creative variant of Baxley, which itself…

Baxly

Baxly is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary variation of Baxley or Becksley. It likely originated as an English surname derived from a place name combining elements meaning…

Baxlie

Baxlie is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary variation of Baxley or Bailey. The distinctive spelling with an 'x' gives this name a modern, edgy quality while maintaining…

Aneurin

Welsh

"honor"

Rarely heard in the US, Aneurin is best remembered in the UK as the Welsh politician, Aneurin "Nye" Bevan, who was instrumental in setting up the National Health Service when he was Minister for…

Ellard

Ellard is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning 'noble' and 'brave' or 'hardy.' This distinguished name dates back to medieval times and was brought to England during…

Baxley

English

"baker's meadow"

A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.

Bowers

Bowers is an English occupational surname that has transitioned into occasional use as a given name. Derived from Old English, it originally referred to someone who worked as a bower maker (a builder…

Androcles

Greek

"glorious man"

Mythological name with a fabulous meaning. Sure it's weighty, but so is Aphrodite; Andy is an easy nickname choice to make this name more wearable in the classroom.

Bower

Bower comes from English surname origins, derived from the Old English word 'bur,' referring to a cottage or dwelling, particularly one in a leafy enclosure or garden. Historically, it was an…

Bauer

German

"farmer, tiller of the soil"

A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an…

Antrez

Antrez is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern creation or a variation of names like Andres or Antares. With its strong consonants and distinctive 'z' ending, Antrez has a…

Alard

German

"noble, steadfast"

Alard looks and sounds like the name of a romantic, medieval knight. It's dashing and unusual; but still easy to pronounce and spell. Cognate Adelard might also appeal if you are considering this…

Akilles

Akilles is a distinctive masculine name representing a Scandinavian or Finnish variation of Achilles, the legendary Greek hero of Homer's Iliad. The name carries the powerful mythological…

Bates

English diminutive of Bartholomew

Bates is a fresh version of Bartholomew, and feels more wearable than Bart. Bates could be considered a patriotic choice for American parents - Katharine Lee Bates was an author and professor best…

Bastiaan

Dutch short form of Sebastian, Latin from Greek

"man of Sebastia"

Bastiaan is a common Dutch form of Bastian, a short form of Sebastian that stands on its own. While the double A is not intuitive for English speakers, the name is widely used in the Netherlands. Bas…

Andrés

Spanish variation of Andrew

Has a nice flamenco flavor.

Bastien

French and Spanish, diminutive of Sebastien

"person from ancient city of Sebastia"

In this form, or as Sebastian or as Bas, Bastien is a fashionable Euro name with a possible future in America. There is a one-act comic opera by Mozart titled Bastien and Bastienne . An alternate…

Basset

Basset is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Old French word meaning 'of low stature' or 'somewhat low.' Historically, it likely began as a surname or occupational name before…

Andrius

Andrius is the Lithuanian variant of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." This masculine name carries strong historical and cultural significance throughout…

Alani

Hawaiian

"orange tree"

A name known in several cultures.