Animal Names for Boys

Altyn

Altyn is a masculine name of Turkic origin particularly common in Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey. The name literally means "gold" or "golden" in several Turkic…

Alucard

Popular culture

"Dracula backwards"

While Alucard has the sound of names like Alaric, Arnoud, and Ealdwine, it is in fact literally Dracula spelled backwards. Used in various bits of media over the years, it is perhaps best associated…

Aluin

Aluin is a masculine name of ancient Germanic origin, believed to be a variant of Alvin or Alwin. The name combines the elements 'alf' meaning 'elf' and 'wine' meaning 'friend,' creating the poetic…

Aluino

Aluino is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely related to the more common Alwin or Alvin, which derives from the elements 'alf' (elf) and 'wine' (friend), thus meaning 'elf friend' or…

Alun

Welsh spelling of Alan; river in Wales

This name of a river in Wales represents a vowel change from Alan, which makes the name somewhat more intriguing, but still possibly not intriguing enough. Bonus points if you're a surfer, sailor, or…

Alv

Alv is a concise masculine name with Nordic origins, particularly connected to Norwegian and Swedish heritage. Derived from Old Norse, the name means 'elf' or 'supernatural being,' reflecting the…

Alva

Hebrew

"his highness"

Edison's middle name is a fabulous option for parents looking for something with history and a soft sound. This could be the name you're looking for if you like Tesla's scientific pedigree but think…

Alvah

Alvah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'his highness' or 'sublimity.' Appearing in the Bible as a descendant of Esau, Alvah carries ancient roots and religious significance. The name…

Alvan

Alvan is a masculine name with ancient roots, likely derived from various sources including Old English, where it may have meant 'elf friend,' or from Arabic where similar names relate to 'high' or…

Alvar

German

"elf warrior"

This name woould be hard to picture in a contemporary kindergarten, though it does have some cultural cred via Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto. Aalto would actually make a more…

Abt

German, variation of Abbott

A German surname you do NOT want to use as a first.

Alias

English word name

"pseudonym"

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

Álvaro

Spanish

"elf army"

The final o adds a good measure of attractiveness. Álvaro is well-used Spanish saint's name with a lot of flair that could definitely cross over to more general usage. It reached its peak in the…

Alvarso

Alvarso is a masculine name likely derived from the Spanish name Álvaro, which comes from Germanic origins meaning 'all vigilant' or 'guardian of all.' The addition of the suffix '-so' creates a…

Alvary

Norse, Swedish, English

"elf warrior"

A distinguished English surname likely descended from the Nordic name Alvar, meaning "elf warrior". British diplomat Sir Alvary Gascoigne is a notable historical bearer.

Alve

Swedish variation of Alf, English

"wise counsel"

Alve is rising up the ranks in Sweden, but neither it nor Alf will be featured on American birth certificates anytime soon.

Alven

Alven is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Alvin, which derives from the Old English name Ælfwine, meaning 'elf friend' or 'noble friend.' The name has Germanic roots and…

Alverio

Alverio is a masculine name with Latin and Italian roots, possibly derived from the Latin 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' It may also be related to Alvaro, a name of Germanic origin meaning…

Aelius

Latin

"sun"

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

Alhassan

Alhassan is a masculine name of Arabic origin, combining the definite article 'Al' with 'Hassan,' which means 'handsome,' 'good,' or 'beneficent.' The name has strong Islamic connections, as…