Animal Names for Boys

Achmet

Achmet is a masculine name with Middle Eastern and Turkish origins, primarily serving as a variant of the more widely recognized Ahmed or Ahmad. The name ultimately derives from Arabic, based on the…

Ahaan

Sanskrit

"dawn"

One of the many Indian names now surging in popularity in the U.S..

Ah

Ah is an extremely rare masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Chinese, it functions as a prefix expressing familiarity or affection when added to names or kinship terms. In Arabic…

Achmed

Achmed is a variant spelling of Ahmed, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'most praised' or 'most commendable.' It derives from the same root as Muhammad and shares its positive connotations.…

Abdull

Abdull is a masculine name primarily found in Muslim communities. It is a variant spelling of Abdul, which derives from Arabic and means 'servant of' or 'slave of.' Traditionally, Abdul is used as a…

Agusztav

Agusztav appears to be a Hungarian variant of the classic name Gustav or Augustus, combining elements of both. The name has Germanic origins, with 'Gustav' traditionally meaning 'staff of the Goths'…

Agustus

Agustus is an alternative spelling of Augustus, a name with deep historical roots in ancient Rome. The name derives from Latin and means 'majestic,' 'venerable,' or 'revered.' The original Augustus…

Achmad

Achmad is a masculine name primarily used in Indonesian and Malay cultures, representing a variant spelling of Ahmad or Ahmed. The name derives from Arabic origins and means 'most praised' or 'most…

Agusto

Agusto is a masculine name that serves as a variation of August or Augusto, derived from the Latin 'augustus' meaning 'venerable,' 'esteemed,' or 'magnificent.' This name carries royal and imperial…

Achilleus

Achilleus is the original Greek form of the more commonly known Achilles, one of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology. The name is steeped in classical tradition, referring to the legendary warrior…

Abdulaziz

Abdulaziz is a masculine Arabic name combining 'Abdul' (servant of) and 'Aziz' (the Almighty, Beloved, Precious), literally meaning 'servant of the Almighty' or 'servant of the Precious One'. This…

Aatu

Finnish form of Adolph, German

"noble wolf"

Adolph is of course a name that is shunned by most people around the world, but Aatu is a form that feels far enough away from the original to be usable.

Agung

Bahasa

"the great"

This name may be "great" in Bahasa (the main language of Indonesia), but the sound does not sit lightly on the English-speaking tongue.

Aguistin

Aguistin is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Augustine or Agustin. It has Latin roots, derived from the name Augustus, meaning 'great' or 'venerable.' This alternative…

Achilles

Greek, meaning unknown

The name of the great Homeric hero with the vulnerable heel, Achilles is more popular in its international form, Achille, which is popular in France, Italy, and Belgium. This variation did however…

Agu

Igbo

"tiger"

In its native Nigeria, Agu is a surname that signifies strength and being a force of nature. Agu as a first name has some pedigree, however: most notably via Agu Casmir, a famous Nigerian-Singaporean…

Agrippa

Latin

"born feet first"

Agrippa started out as a rare Roman forename (praenomen), then became a family name (cognomen), most recognized for Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, a powerful general under Augustus.

Achilleo

Achilleo is a masculine name derived from Greek origins, specifically as a variation of Achilles, the legendary hero of Homer's Iliad. The name stems from Greek mythology where Achilles was known for…

Abdulahi

Abdulahi is a variation of Abdullah, a name with Arabic origins meaning 'servant of Allah' or 'servant of God.' The name consists of 'Abd' (servant) and 'Allah' (God), making it a name with deep…

Agoston

Agoston is a masculine name of Hungarian origin, essentially the Magyar form of Augustine or Augustus. Derived from Latin 'augustus' meaning 'great,' 'venerable,' or 'majestic,' it carries noble…