Animal Names for Boys
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Gunnison
English surname from Swedish
"son of Gunnar"
Gunnison, though given to just a few baby boys in recent years, is a name we have our eyes on. With strong surname style and a masculine, tough-guy image, Gunnison could give Jameson a run for its…
Guntar
Guntar is a strong masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning "battle" and "army" or "warrior." It's a variation of Gunther (also spelled Günther), a name that appears in…
Gunter
Gunter is a Germanic masculine name derived from the elements 'gund' meaning 'war' and 'hari' meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. It has historical significance in Germanic mythology and medieval…
Günter
German
"bold warrior"
Prospective parents tend to respond more to the softer American pronunciation than the harsher German one, and even more to the Scandinavian version (see GUNNAR).
Guntero
Guntero is a masculine name that represents the Spanish or Italian form of Gunther, which derives from the Germanic elements 'gund' (war) and 'hari' (army). This name carries medieval chivalric…
Gunthar
Gunthar is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'gund' meaning 'war' or 'battle' and 'hari' meaning 'army' or 'warrior.' This powerful ancient name was common among Germanic…
Gunther
German
"battle warrior"
When it's spelled with two dots over the ' u ' in German, Gunther is pronounced GUWN-ter, but it has a much softer sound when the 'h' is voiced by English-speakers, as it was, for example, for the…
Guntur
Guntur is a masculine name with Indonesian origins, particularly popular in Java and parts of South Asia. The name refers to a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, which derives from the…
Gunya
Gunya is a masculine name with Indigenous Australian origins, coming from Aboriginal languages. In some Aboriginal communities, it has connections to water or specific tribal meanings that vary by…
Guomundur
Guomundur is a masculine Icelandic name with deep Norse roots, representing a variant spelling of the more common Guðmundur. The name combines elements meaning 'god' and 'protector,' reflecting…
Guömundur
Guömundur is a traditional Icelandic masculine name with deep Norse roots. The name combines elements meaning "god" and "protector" or "hand," reflecting Iceland's ancient Nordic heritage. Pronounced…
Gurbaaz
Indian, Sanskrit, Punjabi
"guru's bird; teacher's falcon"
A Top 100 name in BC, Canada, where there is a large Punjabi population and a fast climbing name in England and Wales in 2022, Gurbaaz has the intriguing meaning "guru's bird" or "guru's falcon". The…
Gurfateh
Punjabi, Sikh
"victory with blessings of Guru"
A Punjabi name related to one of the 10 first leaders in the Sikh religion — Guru. It was one of the fastest rising names in England and Wales in 2022.
Guri
Hebrew
"my lion cub"
When considering the playground years, might be too close to gory.
Gurion
Gurion is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, best known through David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel. The name derives from 'gur' meaning 'young lion cub' in Hebrew, symbolizing…
Gurney
Gurney is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from Norman place names, particularly Gournay in Normandy. As a first name, it has been used occasionally since the 19th…
Gurtaj
Indian, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Sikh
"guru's crown"
A cool possible nickname: Taj
Guryon
Hebrew
"young lion"
Hebrew name rarely heard in the U. S. , making it a distinctive choice.
Gus
Diminutive of Augustus, Angus, Gustave, Augustin, Augusten, Augustine, August
Gus is a homey grandpa nickname name that can work as a short form for any of the above or stand on its own as a cutting-edge replacement for Max and Jake--though it was off the Top 1000 from 1978…
Guss
Guss is a brief, punchy masculine name that typically functions as a nickname for names like Augustus, Gustave, or Angus. This shortened form carries a folksy, unpretentious charm with its…