Animal Names for Boys

Beavis

Beavis is a masculine name of English origin that began as a surname derived from the Old French term 'beau vis,' meaning 'handsome face.' As a given name, it has always been quite rare, maintaining…

Bec

Bec is a short, punchy masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Beckett, Beck, or Rebecca, or it might derive from Old French, where 'bec' means 'beak'…

Becan

Irish

"little man"

This more user-friendly Anglicized form of Beacan, could profit from its kinship with the popular Beckett--with which it could share the nickname Beck. Becan is an Irish saint's name, attached to the…

Beccan

Beccan is a masculine name with ancient Celtic roots, primarily found in Irish history and mythology. Derived from the Gaelic word "beag" meaning "small" or "little one," it was historically used as…

Bechet

French surname

Woody Allen used this name for his daughter to honor jazz hero Sidney Bechet -- and it could work for a boy as well.

Anne

French, Frisian

"grace or eagle"

Anne, usually seen as a girls' name, is also attested as a boys' name - for example, Anne de Montmorency, who was a French soldier, statesman and diplomat. He became Marshal of France and Constable…

Beckam

Beckam is a masculine name of English origin, initially emerging as a surname derived from place names meaning 'homestead by the stream' (from Old English 'becca' for stream and 'ham' for home). The…

Becker

German

"baker"

One of the less common members of the currently popular craftsmen's guild, Becker once had a self-named sitcom, and is also associated with Wimbleton tennis legend Boris Becker.

Becket

English and Irish

"bee hive, little brook or bee cottage"

A worthy namesake is the martyred saint Thomas a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, whose story was the basis of the Anouilh play "Becket," which became a film starring Richard Burton and Peter…

Alaka’i

Hawaiian

"leader"

A lovely Hawaiian boy's name with a bold meaning — and a beautiful one to bestow upon a son. While the letters are all there for the trendy nickname Kai, this name is pronounced "ah-lah-kah ee", with…

Bazel

Slavic variation of Basil

"regal"

Gives a good boy name a bad boy feel.

Beckitt

Beckitt is a rare masculine name with English origins, likely derived from either a surname or a diminutive form of Beck (itself a shortened form of Beckett). The name evokes associations with…

Beckman

Beckman is a masculine name with Germanic origins, primarily derived from an English and German surname. Historically, it referred to someone who lived by a stream or 'beck' (the Old Norse 'bekkr'),…

Bede

English

"prayer"

A famous seventh-century saint and church historian whose name has not survived as well as his works. Known as the Venerable Bede, this Benedictine monk is considered the first known writer of…

Baze

Contemporary nickname, Armenian

"king; falcon, hawk"

Baze is a nouveau nickname that originated on the TV show "Life Unexpected," as the short form consistently used for the character Nathaniel (Nate) Bazile. Its similarity to the name Blaise lends it…

Bedford

Bedford is a masculine name derived from an English place name and surname meaning 'Beda's ford' - referencing a river crossing associated with a person named Beda. The name carries strong…

Bedivere

Welsh

One of the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, who ultimately returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. Also spelt Bedevere, the name derives from Welsh Bedwyr ("birch man").

Bedo

Welsh

"great lord or sea lord"

Diminutive of Welsh Maredudd, the original (masculine) form of Meredith.

Bedrich

Bedrich is a masculine Czech name equivalent to the Germanic Frederick, derived from elements meaning 'peace' and 'ruler' or 'powerful.' Essentially translating to 'peaceful ruler,' this name carries…

Anker

Anker is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Germanic origins, historically functioning as both a given name and surname. It derives from the word for 'anchor,' symbolizing stability and…