Animal Names for Boys

Alphey

Alphey is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from the ancient name Ælfheah, combining the elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'heah' (high). Historically, it evolved through various forms including…

Alphie

Alphie is a masculine name typically serving as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Alf-' such as Alfred, Alphonse, or Alford. These parent names have Germanic origins, with Alfred meaning…

Alphons

Alphons is a masculine name derived from the Germanic name Alfonso, which originated from the elements "adal" meaning noble or aristocratic, and "funs" meaning ready or eager. This vintage name has…

Alphonse

French from German

"noble, ready for battle"

Rarely used, and for good reason. Alonzo is a preferable choice. Alphonse does have a mixed bag of notable namesakes—French novelist Alphonse Daudet, painter Alphonse Mucha, and it was the birth name…

Alphonso

Alphonso is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Germanic name Alfonso, which combines the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready, eager). This regal name was borne…

Alphonsus

Latin form of Alfonso

"noble and ready"

This Latinized form of a name that's well used in Italy and Spain is sometimes heard, oddly enough, in Ireland.

Alphy

Alphy is a charming masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Alphonse, Alfred, or Alphaeus. With its friendly '-y' ending, it creates an instantly approachable and…

Alrec

Alrec is an uncommon masculine name of uncertain etymology, possibly a variation of names like Alaric or Aldric. These names have Germanic origins, with Alaric meaning 'ruler of all' and Aldric…

Alric

German

"ruler of all"

Common in Sweden, Alric is part of the family of medieval sounding names, like Alaric, Casimir and Leopold that are increasing gaining a fanbase, perhaps as an antidote to the modern inventions that…

Alrick

Alrick is a masculine name of Old English and Germanic origin, combining elements meaning 'noble' and 'ruler' or 'power.' It shares roots with names like Alaric and Ulrich, carrying an air of…

Alrik

Alrik is a masculine name with strong Norse and Germanic roots, meaning 'ruler of all' or 'complete ruler'—derived from elements meaning 'all' and 'ruler' or 'king.' This powerful name appears in…

Alson

English surname

"son of Allen or Alexander"

A rare but perfectly usable surname name.

Alston

English

"elves' town"

Originally a family name and place name found primarily in England, it transitioned to occasional use as a first name. Alston carries an air of refinement and tradition, evoking images of English…

Altair

Arabic

"falcon"

The eleventh brightest star in the sky has a celestial feel, but also could be the name of a commercial airline.

Alias

English word name

"pseudonym"

We think, probably, most parents who name their sons Alias are using it as a variation of Elias.

Altay

Altay is a masculine name with Turkic origins, primarily used in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Central Asian countries. The name refers to the Altai Mountains, a mountain range in Central and East Asia…

Alten

Alten is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from the German word 'alt' meaning 'old' or 'ancient.' It may have originated as a surname referring to someone from a place called Alt…

Alter

Yiddish

"old"

Alter was originally used as an epithet for the eldest when in the company of one with the same name. Jewish parents also used it for their sons who were born sickly or after the death of an older…

Alto

Latin

"high"

With its musical allusions, a harmonious possibility.

Aelius

Latin

"sun"

This Roman family — whose most famous bearer was Emperor Hadrian, of wall fame — possibly derives from Greek helios , meaning sun.