Animal Names for Boys

Benedykt

Benedykt is the Polish variation of Benedict, a name with Latin origins meaning 'blessed' (from 'benedictus'). This masculine name carries significant historical and religious weight, most notably…

Benejamen

Benejamen is an unusual variant spelling of Benjamin, a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' This alternate spelling incorporates elements that give…

Benek

Benek is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Polish communities. It developed as a diminutive form of Benedict (Benedykt in Polish), meaning 'blessed' from Latin 'benedictus'.…

Benen

Irish

"mild"

This name of an ancient Irish saint -- a favorite disciple of Saint Patrick -- could be an option for parents in search of a more distinctive alternative to Brendan or Aidan.

Benes

Benes is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Czech name Beneš, a shortened form of Benedict, meaning 'blessed.' Alternatively, it could be connected to…

Benesek

Cornish

"blessed"

Cornish form of Benedict

Benet

Catalan form of Bennett or Benedict, Latin

"blessed"

Benet is definitely an unusual route to Ben or variation of the popular Bennett or Benedict, which have a different root and meaning from Benjamin.

Benét

Benét is a refined masculine name of French and Catalan origins, serving as a diminutive form of Benedict, which derives from the Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed.' This sophisticated variation…

Benett

Benett is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Bennett, which originated as a medieval form of the name Benedict, meaning 'blessed' in Latin. This slightly simplified spelling…

Benevolent

Word name

One of the new generation of virtue names, with Peace and Justice taking over from the Puritans' Absolution and Forgiveness, but this one is still a bit heavy to carry.

Beng

Beng is a masculine name with origins in several Southeast Asian cultures, particularly in the Philippines and parts of Malaysia. In Filipino contexts, it often serves as a nickname for names like…

Benga

Yoruba

"lift up, elevate"

Variant of Gbenga

Beni

Hebrew, Spanish, Japanese

"son of the right hand; blessed; crimson"

A streamlined short form of Hebrew Benjamin or the Spanish nickname for Benito and Benigno, this spelling offers a lighter alternative to Bennie or Benny. A multicultural, unisex option, it is also a…

Beniamin

Beniamin represents an alternative spelling of Benjamin, one of the most enduring biblical names in history. Deriving from Hebrew origins, it means 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south,' as…

Beniamín

Beniamín is the Slovak, Czech, and Spanish variant of Benjamin, a biblical name with Hebrew origins meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' The accent on the final syllable gives the…

Beniamino

Beniamino is the Italian form of Benjamin, a masculine name with deep biblical roots. Derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south,' it carries…

Anjelo

Anjelo is a masculine name representing a spelling variation of Angelo, which derives from Greek and Latin origins meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' This alternative spelling maintains the same…

Benício

Benício is a masculine name of Portuguese and Brazilian origin, derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning 'blessed.' Popular throughout Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil, the…

Benigno

Latin

"kind, wellborn"

From the root that gives us "benign," Benigno is not as accessible in English-speaking cultures as such names as Bruno and Benicio. Filipino Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr., went by his nickname Ninoy.

Alain

French, variation of Alan

Alain gives the midcentury Alan a bit of gallic dash.