Animal Names for Boys

Benyamin

Hebrew

"son of the right hand"

Benjamin for purists. See BENJAMIN.

Benyanrino

Benyanrino is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a creative variation of Benjamin or a compound name combining elements from different languages. The name has a…

Benz

German surname

"bright strength"

The surname Benz derived from the personal name Berthold and was used as a short form of Bernhard and Benedict as well. A small number of American boys are given Benz as a first name each year,…

Benzion

Benzion is a traditional Hebrew masculine name combining 'ben' meaning 'son' and 'Zion,' referring to Jerusalem or the Jewish homeland. The name carries deep religious and cultural significance in…

Beowulf

Old English

"bee wolf"

This ancient name is that of the hero of the epic Beowulf , which is thought to be the oldest-ever poem in English lit written in the vernacular. J. R. R. Tolkien used the poem as one of his…

Beppe

Beppe is a masculine Italian name that functions as a familiar diminutive of Giuseppe, the Italian form of Joseph. This affectionate nickname originated in Italy, particularly common in northern…

Beppo

Beppo is a charming male name of Italian origin, primarily used as a diminutive or nickname for Giuseppe (the Italian form of Joseph). The name carries a warm, affectionate quality typical of Italian…

Ber

Yiddish

"bear"

This Yiddish boy name is the vernacular form of the Hebrew name Dov — both meaning "bear".

Berakhiah

Berakhiah is a Hebrew name of biblical origin meaning "blessed of God" or "God has blessed." It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several individuals, including a Levite musician and a…

Berat

Berat is a masculine name with Turkish origins, where it holds significant cultural importance. In Turkey, the name is associated with Berat Kandili, an important Islamic holy night. The name derives…

Bercan

Gaelic

"little spear"

Somewhat reminiscent of the better known Beccan, this is an Irish saints' name – there were no fewer than five St. Bercans, as well as a noted manuscript artist called Bercanus. In Ireland, it is…

Berco

Berco is a distinctive masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Hungarian name Berki, meaning 'from the birch forest,' or could be a variation of the Germanic Berko,…

Bered

Hebrew

"hail"

Mentioned in the Old Testament as both a place-name and a grandson of Ephraim, this would make a fairly obscure biblical choice.

Berel

Berel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, commonly used in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews. It developed as a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Ber (or Dov), which means…

Beren

Literary name

"brave, bold, daring"

Beren is a Noldorin name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for his fantasy universe. A great hero in the books, Beren is notable for his love story with Luthien — so notable that Beren and Luthien are the…

Berend

Berend is a masculine name primarily found in Dutch and German-speaking regions, derived from the Germanic elements "bern" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." The name essentially…

Berenger

German

"warrior fighting with a spear"

Last-name-first-name with a romantic but dangerous edge.

Beresford

English

"ford where barley grows"

Upper-crusty hotelish surname.

Berfan

Kurdish

"snow"

Bayrd

Bayrd is an uncommon masculine name with Old English roots. It likely developed as a variant of Baird, which originated as an occupational surname for bards or poets. Some scholars suggest it may…