Animal Names for Boys

Agosto

Agosto is a masculine name of Latin origin, representing the Spanish and Italian form of August. The name derives from Emperor Augustus of ancient Rome, whose name meant 'venerable' or 'esteemed.'…

Achille

French variation of Achilles

"thin-lipped"

The French spin on the name of the great Homeric hero with the vulnerable heel seems somewhat more portable into the modern world.

Agostino

Italian variation of Augustine

"great, magnificent"

Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.

Agni

Sanskrit

"fire"

Agni is the name of the Hindu god of fire, which might make this a unique name for a child born under a fire sign or with a fiery personality.

Achill

Achill is a masculine name with roots in Greek mythology, where Achilles was a legendary hero of the Trojan War, known for his strength and near-invulnerability except for his heel. Achill represents…

Abdulahad

Abdulahad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'servant of the One,' referring to Allah as the one and only God in Islam. The name combines 'Abdul' (servant of) with 'Ahad' (the One), making…

Aatos

Finnish

"thought, idea"

Handsome and solid in sound with a meaning that could feel clever, dreamy, philosophical, or creative, depending on how you wish to view it, Aatos can mean "thought" or "idea", ultimately linking it…

Aarão

Aarão is the Portuguese form of Aaron, a name with ancient Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, Aaron (or Aharon) was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites, making it a name with…

Agnarr

Old Norse

"army terror"

Agim

Albanian

"dawn"

International option with a sunny, hopeful meaning.

Achilios

Achilios is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from the legendary hero Achilles of Homer's Iliad. The name carries connotations of strength, bravery, and martial prowess. While less common…

Agidius

Agidius is a rare masculine name of Latin origin, representing a variant spelling of the more common Aegidius. The name derives from the Greek word 'aigidion,' meaning 'kid' or 'young goat,' or…

Åge

Norwegian

"ancestor"

Åge is a common element of Scandinavian names — in Sweden, it's a nickname for August — but it's also a given name in its own right. It comes from the Old Norse name Áki, meaning "ancestor".

Acheron

Greek

"river name"

A real Greek river, believe in ancient times to lead to the Underworld. It has been in (rare) use as a boy name from 2010 onwards, coinciding with the rising interest in mythological names.

Abdulah

Abdulah is a masculine name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Abdullah. The name means "servant of God" or "servant of Allah," with "abd" meaning "servant" and "Allah" referring to God in…

Agassi

Iranian-Armenian surname

The last name of one of the great modern American tennis champs could conceivably be used as a hero name by tennis-loving parents. On second thought, maybe save it for a middle spot.

Achaakatabi

Choctaw, Native American

"kills next to it"

In Choctaw culture, new names were given after major life events. This would have been bestowed on a man following a hunting achievement.

Agamjot

Agamjot is a masculine Sikh name with Punjabi origins. In Sikh tradition, names are often gender-neutral and rich with spiritual meaning. 'Agam' refers to that which is incomprehensible,…

Agamemnon

Greek

"very steadfast"

The name of a king in Greek mythology who led the Greek expedition to Troy to rescue Helen. He was killed by his wife Clytemnestra partly to avenge their daughter Iphigenia, and partly due to her…

Aceyn

Aceyn is a modern masculine name that represents contemporary naming trends favoring unique spellings and distinctive sounds. Likely a creative variation of 'Ace' with a stylized ending, the name…