Animal Names for Boys
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Clancy
Irish
"red-haired warrior"
Clancy, one of the original crossover Irish surname names, is as energetic and appealing as ever — full of moxie, more distinctive than Casey, and also one of the less obvious of the red-headed…
Clancey
Clancey is a masculine name with Irish origins, representing a variant spelling of Clancy. Derived from the Gaelic surname Mac Flannchadha, meaning 'son of Flannchadh' (red warrior), it carries…
Balta
Balta is a concise masculine name with varied cultural connections. It has roots in several traditions, including Baltic origins where it relates to the word for 'white' or 'shining.' In Spanish…
Clare
Diminutive of Clarence
Nowadays, Clare tends to be viewed as a feminine name, but this is a short and sweet Irish-flavored name that could work just as well on a boy. Noted male bearers of the name Clare include Canadian…
Clarence
Latin
"bright"
The name of the guardian angel in It's a Wonderful Life is rarely heard the rest of the year because of its studious, near-nerdy image, but this could change in the current naming climate. An English…
Clarens
Clarens is a masculine name with French origins, possibly derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' It may also be connected to geographical locations such as Clarens,…
Clarance
Clarance is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of the more common Clarence. It derives from the Latin name Clarentius, which was based on the Latin word 'clarus' meaning 'clear,'…
Clarrence
Clarrence is a variant spelling of the more common Clarence, a name with noble French origins. Derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear' or 'bright,' it was introduced to England by the…
Claran
Claran is a masculine name with Gaelic origins, derived from the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired.' This refers to someone with dark features, particularly hair. The name…
Clarons
Clarons is an uncommon masculine name with French linguistic roots. It likely derives from the French word 'claron,' meaning 'small trumpet' or 'bugle,' suggesting musical associations. The name may…
Claron
Claron is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Latin "clarus" meaning "clear, bright, or famous," sharing roots with names like Claire and Clarence.…
Claronz
Claronz is an uncommon masculine name with unclear origins, possibly a modern creation or a rare variant of names like Clarence or Claron with a distinctive ending. The name has a strong, assertive…
Clarrance
Clarrance is a variant spelling of the more common name Clarence, which derives from the Latin word 'clarus' meaning 'clear' or 'bright.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional name a…
Clair
Clair as a masculine name has French origins, derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' While now more commonly used for girls in English-speaking countries (often spelled…
Cheney
Spelling variation of Chaney
"oak tree"
Strong, solid surname name. For many this name will be inextricably linked with former Vice President Dick Cheney - a hinderance or a virtue, depending on your political leanings.
Clerc
Clerc is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the occupational term meaning 'clerk' or 'scholar' in Old French. Historically, it referred to someone who was literate or in religious…
Clarke
Variation of Clark
"scribe, clerk"
While Clark ranks in the Top 500 for boys, the Clarke spelling leans towards the girls' side. Regardless, the name works well for either sex.
Clerk
Clerk is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English occupational surname. Originally, the surname denoted someone who worked as a clerk or scholar, coming from the Old English 'clerc' or…
Claude
French from Latin
"lame; enclosure"
Claude is a soft-spoken French name that conjures up the pastel colors of Monet and harmonies of Debussy. In France, it is used for girls as well, in fact in the Tracy Chevalier novel Lady and the…
Chainey
Chainey is a masculine name with possible origins as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold chains. It may be derived from Old French 'chesne' or 'chaine' meaning 'chain'. As a given…