Animal Names for Boys

Gilberto

Spanish variation of Gilbert

At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.

Gilbey

Gilbey is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as an English surname derived from the medieval personal name Gilbe or Gilbert, ultimately of Norman-French origin meaning 'bright pledge.'…

Gilbirto

Gilbirto is a rare masculine name that appears to be a variant of Gilbert or possibly Gilberto. The name Gilbert has Germanic origins meaning "bright pledge" or "shining promise," while Gilberto is…

Gilburt

Gilburt is a masculine name that represents an uncommon spelling variation of the more familiar Gilbert. The traditional name Gilbert comes from Germanic origins, combining 'gisil' (pledge or…

Gilby

Irish

"blond boy"

Transformation of the stolid Gilbert into an animated surname name.

Gilderoy

English, Literature

"golden king"

Borrowed or coined by J K Rowling for a vain and selfish teacher in the Harry Potter books, this dramatic name may also be a rare variant of the surname Gilroy, meaning "son of the king's servant".

Gile

Gile is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Giles, which derives from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning "shield bearer." In some cultures, particularly in…

Gilead

Hebrew

"a camel hump"

Like Bethany and Shiloh, a meaningful biblical place-name.

Gilean

Gilean is a masculine name with Scottish Gaelic origins. It can be interpreted as a variant of Gillian (when used for males) or related to the Gaelic elements 'gille' meaning 'servant' and 'Eòin'…

Gileon

Gileon is a rare masculine name that may represent a variant of Gideon, the biblical judge whose name means 'feller' or 'hewer' in Hebrew. It could also relate to names beginning with 'Gil' (which…

Giles

Greek

"young goat"

One of those names that most Americans find just too too tea-sippingly British to consider; its meaning has led to occasional use for Capricorn boys.

Gilette

Gilette is a masculine name with French origins, likely derived from the name Gilles (the French form of Giles), which comes from the Greek name Aegidius, meaning "shield bearer." The suffix "-ette"…

Gilford

Gilford is a masculine name of English origin derived from Old English elements 'gicel' meaning 'ravine' or 'narrow valley' and 'ford' referring to a river crossing. It began as a surname and place…

Gilgamesh

Akkadian from Sumerian

"the [kinsman] is a hero"

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an Akkadian poem from Mesopotamia and one of the oldest works of literature that survives today. It follows the story of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian king who journeys to find the…

Gili

Hebrew

"my joy"

Spirited unisex Hebrew name.

Gilibeirt

Gilibeirt is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling or elaboration of Gilbert. The name Gilbert itself has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning "bright pledge" or…

Gilio

Gilio is a masculine name with Italian origins, functioning as a variation of Giulio, the Italian form of Julius. The name traces back to ancient Roman family names, particularly the Julius clan,…

Gilito

Gilito is a masculine name with Hispanic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Gil or possibly Gilberto. The suffix '-ito' in Spanish conveys affection and smallness, essentially meaning…

Gill

Gill is a masculine name with multiple origins, functioning both as a standalone name and a diminutive of Gilbert or Gillian. Derived from the Old Norse 'gísl' meaning "hostage" or "pledge," it also…

Gillbey

Gillbey is an uncommon masculine name with likely English origins. It appears to be a variant spelling of Gilby, which itself began as a surname derived from medieval place names combining 'gil'…