Animal Names for Boys

Alakai

Hawaiian

"leader"

Alakai is an Anglicization of Alaka'i, a Hawaiian name meaning "leader" and the name of a swamp and wilderness preserve on the island of Kaua'i. Its traditional pronunciation would be ah-lah-kah-ee ,…

Aden

Variation of Aidan, Irish

"little and fiery"

Although this variation is less popular than ultra-trendy Aiden, this simplified spelling doesn't do anything for the name.

Abiell

Abiell is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Abiel, which means 'God is my father' or 'my father is God.' This uncommon name combines the Hebrew elements 'ab' meaning…

Beacan

Irish

"tiny one"

An attractive ancient Irish saint's name that conjures up a beacon of light, this Irish name for boys is well-used in Ireland but rarely heard in the US.

Bazyli

Bazyli is a masculine name of Polish origin, representing the Polish form of Basil, which derives from Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king' or 'royal.' This distinctive name carries significant historical…

Beacon

English word name

"signal light"

A word name with an appealing and illuminating meaning.

Beag

Beag is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins, pronounced similar to 'bayg' or 'byug.' The name literally means 'small' or 'little one' in Gaelic and was traditionally used as a…

Beagan

Beagan is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from 'beag' meaning 'small' or 'little one.' Traditionally used as a surname in Ireland, it has transitioned to occasional first name usage,…

Beal

English from French

"fair, handsome"

Could be a possible and more modern, namesake for Uncle Neal.

Beale

English from French

"fair, handsome"

Surname of a character in Henry James' What Maisie Knew .

Beall

Beall is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a surname that originally denoted someone living near a prominent hill or was related to the Gaelic term 'beul' meaning 'mouth' or…

Bealle

Bealle is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Beal or possibly related to names like Beale or Bell. It may have origins in Old English, possibly meaning 'handsome' or 'fair,' or…

Beals

Beals is a rare masculine name that originated as a surname before occasionally being adopted as a first name. It derives from the Old English name 'Beald,' meaning 'bold' or 'brave,' or possibly…

Beaman

English occupational name

"beekeeper"

This occupational choice is less appealing than such brethren as Baker and Baxter.

Anno

Form of Hanno, diminutive of Johan, German variation of John

"God is gracious"

Anno is an extreme rarity: a simple, familiar-sounding name with deep history that is completely unknown in the US and rare in its native Germany. Anno is the name of a saint also known as Hanno, a…

Beamen

Beamen is an uncommon masculine name with possible roots as a surname of Old English origin. The name likely derived from occupational surnames related to 'beeman' (someone who kept bees) or from…

Beamer

English

"trumpet player"

Might make a good middle name for the child of a musician, though people could think you were honoring your BMW.

Beamon

Beamon is a masculine name that likely originated as an English or Germanic surname before occasionally being used as a given name. It may derive from an Old English occupational term for a…

Bean

English word name

"an immature bean pod used as a vegetable"

The unisex word name Bean, distant cousin of the infamous Apple, was used for the name of a child in Louise Penny's novel "A Rule Against Murder." A cute choice, it's likely best reserved for a…

Bazyl

Variation of Basil

"regal"

Variation of Basil. Stick with the original spelling.