Animal Names for Boys

Cletus

Greek

"called forth"

Sometimes used as a short-form of Catholic Pope name Anacletus, Cletus is an ancient name that has not-yet found the popularity of Theodore, Leo, Atticus and Max. It perhaps suffers from its…

Cleatus

Cleatus is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from 'Kletos' meaning 'called' or 'summoned.' It shares roots with the more common name Cletus, which historically gained recognition through…

Cletis

Cletis is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Kleitos' meaning 'glory' or 'famous.' It's a variation of the more common spelling Cletus, which gained recognition in the United States…

Cleve

Diminutive of Cleveland

Appealing short form of the stuffy Cleveland, occasionally used on its own.

Cleveland

English

"hilly land, from the cliff"

A presidential and place-name that's not a stand-out in either category.

Clevon

Clevon appears to be a variant or diminutive form of the name Cleve, which itself is typically a shortened form of Cleveland. Cleveland originated as an English surname derived from a place name…

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…

Cleaveland

Cleaveland is a masculine name derived from an English surname that originally referred to someone from Cleveland, a region in northeast England. The place name comes from Old Norse elements 'klif'…

Clifford

English

"lives near the ford by the cliff"

Clifford is beginning to overcome a slightly stodgy intellectual image and showing signs of possible revival. Kids might or might not like the association with the big red dog. In England, the…

Clift

Clift is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from geographical features, specifically referring to someone who lived near a cliff or steep slope. As a first name, Clift…

Clyfford

Clyfford is an unusual masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English place name or surname combining elements meaning 'cliff' and 'ford' (river crossing). The distinctive 'y' spelling…

Clyford

Clyford is an uncommon masculine name with Anglo-Saxon roots. It appears to be a variation or combination of names like Clifford (meaning 'ford by a cliff') and possibly Clyde (a Scottish river…

Cliff

Topographical name or short form of Clifford or Clifton

Cliff is a familiar, timeless short form -- never too popular, yet widely known -- that you might also think of as a geographical name ala Vale or Field.

Clifton

English

"place on a cliff"

A less-used cross between Clifford and Clinton.

Clyff

Clyff is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Cliff, which itself is typically a shortened form of Clifford or Clifton. These names derive from Old English elements meaning…

Clyffton

Clyffton is a masculine name that represents a distinctive spelling variation of Clifton, which originated as an English surname meaning 'settlement near a cliff' or 'town on a cliff.' The unique…

Clyftun

Clyftun is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of the English surname and place name Clifton. The traditional Clifton derives from Old English elements 'cliff' (cliff…

Cliftun

Cliftun is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Clifton. It derives from Old English elements meaning "settlement by a cliff" or "town on a slope." Clifton began as a surname…

Clint

English, diminutive of Clinton

As flinty and steely as Mr. Eastwood.

Bartholome

Bartholome is a masculine name with biblical and historical significance, representing a variant spelling of Bartholomew, one of Jesus's twelve apostles. Derived from the Aramaic 'bar-Talmay' meaning…