Animal Names for Boys

Davin

Hybrid of David and Devin

Davin is one of those hybrid names that is appealing for both genders, though it is more common for boys. Though Davin has a strong and attractive sound, either David or Devin would be preferable. It…

Dawid

Polish, from Hebrew

"beloved"

The Polish form of David.

Davidson

English

"David's son"

Can be used as a middle name to honor Dad or Grandpa David.

Daviss

Daviss is a masculine name that functions as a surname-turned-first-name, originating as a patronymic form of David, meaning 'beloved.' The double 's' spelling distinguishes it from the more common…

Daw

Daw is a masculine name with varied origins across multiple cultures. In English contexts, it likely originated as a nickname referring to the bird (a type of crow), possibly denoting someone with…

Bartz

Bartz is a distinctive masculine name of Germanic origin, likely functioning as a surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. It likely developed as a shortened form of Bartholomew…

Amyas

Latin

"loved; friend"

Distinctive and contemporary in appearance, Amyas has in fact been used since Renaissance period. More popularly spelled as Amias today, the name likely derives from the Medieval names, Amis and…

Davison

Davison originated as an English surname meaning 'son of David,' making it a patronymic name with Hebrew roots since David means 'beloved' in Hebrew. As a first name, Davison represents a modern…

Dawe

Dawe is an uncommon masculine name with medieval English origins. It developed as a diminutive form of David, which means 'beloved' in Hebrew. Historically, Dawe was used as both a given name and…

Dawsen

Dawsen is a masculine name that emerged as a modern variation of the surname Dawson, which itself means 'son of David.' This trend of transforming surnames into first names became increasingly…

Cerulean

Color name

"deep sky-blue"

Cerulean is just beginning to be heard as a name thanks to its distinctive sounds and the appealing electric-sky-blue it evokes. Reminiscent of Ocean, Aurelian, Cyrus, and Caspian, it was given to…

Daxon

Modern invented name

May tagalong after fast-rising cousin Jaxon.

Daxter

Modern invented name

Daxter feels like a blend between Dexter and Baxter. If you like it better than either of those, then go for it.

Daye

Daye is a versatile masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Old English word for "day," symbolizing light and new beginnings. Alternatively, it could be an anglicized…

Dayton

English, variation of Deighton

"place with a dike"

If Dayton, like Trenton and Camden, is finding favor with parents, it's more because of its popular two-syllable surname feel and -on ending than the industrial city in Ohio.

Deighton

Deighton is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from place names in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The etymology connects to Old English elements 'dīc' meaning 'ditch' or 'dyke'…

Daten

Daten is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from German, Dutch, or constructed from modern elements. If Germanic in origin, it might relate to 'data' or information, giving it a…

Dayten

Dayten is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of Dayton, which itself originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'day settlement' or 'dairy…

Daton

Daton is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Dayton (an English surname meaning 'town of the day' or 'bright settlement'), or possibly connected to Greek elements…

Cello

Word name

If Viola is a credible girl's name, why not the mellow Cello for a boy.