Animal Names for Boys
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Bernardo
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
"strong as a bear"
This Latinate form of Bernard hovered in the lower regions of the US Top 1000 from the late 1940s until 2006, possibly inspired by the character in West Side Story . It remains popular in Portugal…
Bernardyn
Bernardyn is a masculine name derived from Bernard, which comes from Germanic elements meaning "brave as a bear." This particular variant has Slavic influences, especially Polish, where it's…
Bernarr
Bernarr is a masculine name that originated as a deliberate respelling of Bernard by fitness pioneer Bernarr Macfadden, who changed his name from Bernard in the belief that the double 'r' ending…
Bernat
Bernat is a Catalan and Occitan form of Bernard, derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This masculine name carries the powerful imagery of…
Berne
Scandinavian, Germanic
"bear"
Succinct and strong, familiar but rare, Berne maybe interepteted in several ways: firstly, as a surname, from the Germanic element bern , it has been likely given to to descendants of Bernards. More…
Bernek
Bernek is a masculine name of obscure origin, possibly deriving from Eastern European or Turkic linguistic traditions. The name remains exceptionally rare in global usage, with limited documented…
Bernet
Bernet is a masculine name with Germanic and French roots. It originated as a variant of Bernard, which combines the Germanic elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, strong), literally meaning…
Bernett
Bernett is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Bernard or Bennett, both names with strong Germanic roots. Bernard derives from 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or…
Bernez
Breton variation of Bernard.
Bernez is more frequently seen as a last name, but this Breton version of Bernard might freshen up a somewhat dowdy English name.
Berngards
Berngards is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Bernard, which has Germanic origins combining the elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This particular…
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…
Bernhardt
Bernhardt is a strong Germanic masculine name with deep historical roots. Derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning bear and 'hard' meaning brave or strong, the name literally translates to…
Bernhart
Bernhart is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of Bernhard or Bernard. The name combines the elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hart' (strong or brave), creating the…
Bernie
Diminutive of Bernard, English
"strong; brave as a bear"
It's been shown that notable political figures often impact the use of their names, and the same can — sort of — be said about Bernie Sanders. His name increased in use by 47% between 2015 and 2016…
Bernis
Bernis is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of Bernie or Bernard, Germanic names meaning 'brave as a bear,' or possibly related to the French place name…
Berno
Berno is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the element 'bern' meaning 'bear.' This connection to the bear, a symbol of strength and courage in many cultures, gives the name a…
Bernon
Bernon is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from elements meaning 'bear' (bern) and possibly 'strength' or 'protection.' It can be considered a variant of names like Vernon or…
Bernot
Bernot is a masculine name with French and Germanic origins, likely derived as a variant or diminutive of Bernard. The root name Bernard combines the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and…
Bernt
Bernt is a masculine name of Scandinavian and Germanic origin, functioning as a variation of Bernard or Bernhard, which derives from elements meaning "bear" and "brave" or "hardy." Particularly…
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…