Animal Names for Boys

Boon

Boon is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures, carrying positive connotations across languages. In English, it derives from the word meaning "blessing" or "benefit," suggesting good…

Aniketos

Aniketos is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning 'unconquered' or 'invincible.' This powerful ancient name derives from the Greek elements 'a' (not) and 'niketos' (conquerable), literally…

Booomer

Boot

Boot is an extremely rare masculine name derived from the common English noun. As a given name, Boot likely originated as a nickname related to footwear, possibly for someone who made or wore…

Boote

Boote is a rare masculine name with possible Germanic origins. It may derive from the Old German 'boto' meaning 'messenger' or 'herald.' Alternatively, it could be related to the surname Boote, which…

Booth

English and Scottish

"small dwelling place, shed"

Short but not particularly sweet surname.

Boothe

Boothe is a masculine name that originated as an English surname referring to someone who lived in or near a small shelter or hut (a booth). As a first name, it carries a distinguished, somewhat…

Booths

Booths is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage. As a surname, it derives from Old English and Middle English words referring to a…

Boots

English word name

Dora's monkey best friend, an old favorite for pet cats, and a UK drugstore, Boots has nevertheless appeared in the US stats a handful of times in the early 20th-century,, possibly given as a nod to…

Bor

Slovene diminutive of Boris, Slavic

"to fight"

The first syllable of Boris, popular independently in Slovenia. There, it is currently rising in popularity.

Borbon

Borbon is a masculine name with Spanish origins, derived from the historic House of Bourbon (Borbón in Spanish), one of Europe's most important royal houses that ruled countries including France,…

Borden

English

"den of the boar"

A neglected surname name that could substitute for the more common Gordon, which has in the past associated with the milk company and Elsie the Cow.

Bordin

Bordin is a masculine name with likely Scandinavian or Germanic origins. It may derive from ancient Germanic elements meaning 'border' or 'edge,' possibly indicating someone who lived near a…

Bordon

Bordon is a masculine name with possible origins as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'hill with a pointed top' or 'boundary hill' in Old English. It may also relate to the French…

Aladdin

Arabic

"height of religion; excellent in faith"

We can't pretend that this name is not indelibly linked to the Disney's eponymous character, at least in the USA; but it's not a negative connotation and may appeal to you. Bosnian variation Aldin…

Boreas

Greek

"north wind"

Boreas was the Greek god of the north wind, deriving from the same root as the Latin name of the Northern Lights, aurora borealis .

Boris

Slavic

"to fight"

Boris is one of the old Russian names being revived by chic Europeans; it hasn't quite made a comeback yet in the U.S., but it does have potential. For a long time the name has been associated with…

Boriss

Boriss is a masculine name primarily used in Eastern European countries, particularly Latvia, Russia, and surrounding regions. It represents a variant spelling of the more common Boris, which derives…

Borja

Borja is a masculine Spanish name with historical significance, originating as a surname from the noble Borja (or Borgia) family that rose to prominence in Renaissance Italy and Spain. The family…

Ademar

Germanic

"wealth and fame"

Worn by several medieval troubadours, this name is still used in French, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.