Animal Names for Boys
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Berg
German
"mountain, hill"
Earthbound surname that few would make as first choice.
Bergen
Germanic, Scandinavian
"lives on a hill; mountain region"
A Norwegian city name, heard much more often as a last name than a first, Bergen may nevertheless appeal as an alternative to Brogan, Keegan, Summit, or Brooks. Strong and rugged, it was given to 8…
Anish
Sanskrit
"supreme"
A not uncommon name in India that's become associated, in the West, with famed sculptor Anish Kapoor, who won the prestigious Turner Prize in 1991. It's also the name of (among others) a…
Bergeron
Bergeron is primarily a French surname that has occasionally transitioned to use as a masculine given name. The surname originates from the Old French 'berger' meaning 'shepherd,' often indicating…
Bergh
Bergh is a surname of Dutch and German origin that has occasionally been used as a masculine given name. Derived from the word for 'mountain' or 'hill' in Germanic languages, it was traditionally…
Bergin
Bergin is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic origins, derived from the surname Ó Beirgin, meaning 'descendant of the little spear.' As a first name, it maintains the strong, concise quality…
Bergquist
Bergquist is a surname of Swedish origin that has occasionally been adopted as a masculine given name. The name combines the Swedish elements 'berg' meaning 'mountain' and 'quist' or 'kvist' meaning…
Berholt
Berholt is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic roots. It likely derives from elements similar to those in names like Berthold or Berchtold, where 'berht' means 'bright' or 'famous' and 'hold'…
Beri
Beri is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural roots. It may derive from various sources, including as a shortened form of names like Bernard or as a variation of Berry. In some cultures,…
Beriah
Hebrew
"in envy"
Unusual biblical name that may be too close in sound to the feminine Mariah.
Berian
Welsh place name
"open plain or burial place"
The meaning of the place name Berian, in Pembrokeshire, is not known, but it may mean "plain" or "burial place". It would make an interesting -ian ending option for lovers of names like Julian and…
Beric
Beric is a masculine name with medieval Anglo-Saxon origins, possibly derived from an Old English term meaning 'barley ruler' or 'grain farmer.' The name gained some recognition through George R.R.…
Berillo
Berillo is a masculine name derived from the Latin 'beryllus,' referring to the beryl gemstone. This semi-precious mineral ranges in color from pale green to blue, giving the name associations with…
Berilo
Spanish, from Greek
"beryl, pale green gemstone"
A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.
Berin
Latin
"fair-haired"
Fresh choice, but with feminine lilt.
Berj
Berj is a masculine Armenian name with profound cultural significance. Derived from Armenian language, it means "mountain" or "high place," symbolizing strength, stability, and endurance. This name…
Berk
Berk is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it means 'solid' or 'firm,' suggesting strength and reliability. In Old English contexts, it can relate to 'birch tree' or 'birch…
Berkay
Berkay is a Turkish masculine name that combines 'berk' meaning 'solid,' 'strong,' or 'firm' with the suffix '-ay' which relates to the moon or represents brightness. The name essentially conveys…
Berke
Berke is a masculine name with Turkish origins, meaning 'strong,' 'firm,' or 'solid.' It was notably the name of several Mongol leaders, including the grandson of Genghis Khan who ruled the Golden…
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…