Animal Names for Boys
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Hazel
English
"the hazelnut tree"
The charming vintage nature and color name Hazel has become popular for girls, but more than 30 baby boys were named Hazel in the US in a recent year. In fact, it's not a new thing for boys to be…
Hazelbrook
English
"brook near the hazel trees"
The habitational -brook suffix sends Hazel to gender-neutral territory, giving it a last name as a first name vibe. It feels in tune with outdoorsy and adventurous names, such as Hawthorne,…
Hazelton
English
"settlement near hazel trees"
Unless it was your grandmother's maiden name, and you're using it in the middle place, we don't think so. Could be confused with Hazelden, a leading rehab facility.
Hazen
English, Dutch, German
"gray, black; hare"
Hazen is a variation of the Dutch surname Hasin, which has two separate origins. The first is as a nickname for Haso, a Germanic given name derived from haswa , meaning "gray" or "black." Hasin was…
Hazin
Hazin is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word 'حزين' (hazin) meaning 'sad,' 'sorrowful,' or 'melancholy.' Despite its seemingly somber meaning, the name has traditional usage…
Haziq
Hazon
Hazon is a unique masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'vision' or 'revelation.' This rare name carries spiritual significance in several traditions. Though uncommon in mainstream usage, Hazon…
Hazzard
Hazzard is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English surname that originally referred to someone who was a risk-taker or gambler, from the Old French 'hasard' meaning 'game of chance.' The…
Hearn
Hearn is a masculine name of Anglo-Saxon and Irish origin functioning both as a surname and given name. It derives either from the Old English 'hyrne' meaning 'corner of land' or 'nook,' or from the…
Hearst
Hearst is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Anglo-Saxon surname that originally referred to a wooded hill or 'hurst.' Most famously associated with the American newspaper publishing…
Heartly
English
"stag meadow"
Variation of Hartley.
Heathcliff
English
"cliff near a heath"
Heathcliff is the name of the original passionate macho hero of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights , and also of the cartoon cat. It was chosen by fashionista Lucy Sykes for her son, and inspired the…
Heber
Hebrew
"partner, togetherness"
Biblical name -- he was an ancestor of Abraham's -- rarely used today but registered on the U.S. popularity list at the end of the 19th century. With the rise of other obscure Old Testament names,…
Hebert
Hebert is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning primarily as a surname that has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage. It represents a variant spelling of Herbert, which…
Heddwyn
Welsh
"blessed peace"
A bold Welsh name with a gentle meaning, Heddwyn is notably associated with the poet Ellis Humphrey Evans, who died at Passchendaele during World War One. He used Hedd Wyn as his Bardic name, having…
Hedeon
Russian variation of Gideon
A not as appealing variation on an attractive original.
Heder
Heder is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Germanic element 'hadu' meaning 'battle,' similar to names like Hedwig. Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling…
Hedges
English surname
"one who lives near the hedge"
You might consider Hedges for a first name if you find the surname on your family tree.
Hedley
English surname
"heather clearing"
A lively English surname that was popularly given as a male first name in the Victorian period, and is ripe for revival today.
Hedwin
Hedwin is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Edwin, combining elements of Germanic names with the prefix "hed" (possibly related to Hedley or other "hed"-beginning names) with the…