Animal Names for Boys

Alvi

Finnish variation of Albin, Latin

"white"

Although it resembles Alvie, Alvi has separate origins. It comes from the Latin name Albin, meaning "white," while Alvie is derived from Alvin, meaning "noble friend."

Alvia

Alvia is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Latin roots, possibly related to 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright,' suggesting purity or clarity. Alternatively, it…

Alias

English word name

"pseudonym"

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

Aelius

Latin

"sun"

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

Alvino

Alvino is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish roots, derived from the Latin 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' It's a variation of Alvin, with the Italian/Spanish suffix giving it a more…

Alvis

Norse mythology name

Alvis, sometimes spelled Alviss, is a dwarf in Norse mythology who claims to know everything and names all the features of the natural world to show off to Thor, whose daughter Alvis wants to marry.…

Alvy

Diminutive of Alvin, English

"noble friend; friend of the elves"

Alvie is the spelling parents tend to prefer, and may rise along with Archie, Alfie, and Albie. The Alvy variation is strongly associated with Alvy Singer, Woody Allen's character in Annie Hall .

Alvyn

Alvyn is a masculine name that represents a modern spelling variant of Alvin. With Germanic origins, it derives from elements meaning 'noble friend' or 'elf friend.' The traditional Alvin gained…

Alvys

Alvys is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Elvis or possibly Alvis. With its distinctive sound and spelling, the name carries a certain vintage charm reminiscent of…

Alwin

German

"noble friend, friend of the elves"

Softer, milder, and sans chipmunk references, Alwin is a likable alternative to Alvin. Win makes a nice nickname.

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…

Alyosha

Russian

"defender"

Russian diminutive of Alexei, borne by the protagonist in Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov . Alyosha, like most other Russian diminutive forms, is not generally given as a standalone name in…

Alzirr

Xi Geminorum, a star in the constellation Gemini, was formerly known as Alzirr.

Amaan

Amaan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means "security," "peace," or "protection," derived from the root word for safety and tranquility. In Hindi and Urdu contexts,…

Amaar

Amaar is a masculine name of Arabic origin derived from the root word meaning 'to build' or 'to cultivate.' It can be interpreted as 'builder,' 'constructor,' or 'one who cultivates prosperity.' The…

Amad

Amad is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'ahmad' meaning 'most praised' or 'most commendable.' It shares its etymology with the more common Ahmad, but in its shortened form offers a…

Amadayus

Amadayus is a modern elaboration of Amadeus, which itself comes from Latin elements meaning 'love of God' (amare 'to love' + deus 'god'). The classical Amadeus gained recognition through Wolfgang…

Amadeaus

Latin

"lover of God"

Amadeaus is a variation of the name Amadeus, which has Latin and Italian origins meaning 'love of God' or 'beloved by God.' The additional 'a' in this spelling creates a unique twist on the classical…

Amadei

Amadei is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Amadeus, meaning "love of God" or "beloved of God." This variant maintains the spiritual significance of its root while…

Algy

Algy is a masculine name primarily known as a diminutive of Algernon, a name with Norman French origins meaning 'wearing a mustache' or 'bearded.' Popular in upper-class British society in the late…