Animal Names for Boys

Hieronymos

Hieronymos is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin, meaning 'sacred name.' It's the original Greek form of Jerome, which became more common throughout history. The name was borne by Saint Jerome…

Hieronymous

Greek

"sacred name"

A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.

Hieronymus

German variation of Jerome

"sacred name"

This cognate of Jerome (of all things), familiar via the Dutch painter of fantastical scenes, H. Bosch, would appeal only to the most audacious, intrepid, attention-seeking baby namer. It is,…

Highland

Hignacio

Hignacio is a masculine name that represents a rare variant of Ignacio, the Spanish form of Ignatius. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'ignis,' meaning 'fire.' The distinctive 'H' prefix…

Hikaru

Japanese

"light or radiance"

A unisex Japanese name with a beautiful and radiant meaning, it is notably borne by chess prodigy Hikaru Nakamura, and is a central character in the manga series The Summer Hikaru Died .

Hil

Hil is a compact masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It may function as a diminutive of Hilbert, Hilary, or similar names derived from the Germanic element "hild" meaning battle or strife.…

Hilaire

French from Latin

"cheerful"

Hilaire, a name that has rarely been exported out of its native France, was originally bestowed in honor of the fourth century bishop and theologian St. Hilaire of Poitiers.

Hilal

Arabic, Turkish

"crescent moon"

In Arabic, hilal is the word for the crescent moon that marks the beginning of the month on the Islamic calendar. Hilal is a common girl name in Turkey, but is typically masculine in Arabic.

Hilarino

Hilarino is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'hilaris' meaning cheerful or merry. It's a rare variation of the more common Hilario, which itself stems from the Latin name…

Hilario

Hilario is a masculine name of Latin and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "hilaris" meaning "cheerful" or "joyful." This name has deep historical roots, dating back to ancient Rome and…

Hilarion

Hilarion is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the word 'hilaros,' meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful.' This historical name was popularized primarily through St. Hilarion, a…

Hilarius

Latin from Greek

"cheerful, happy"

This cheerful Ancient Roman name may be too close to "hilarious" to use these days, but it does provide the root for choices such as Ilarion, Hilary, Ilaria, and Ilariy.

Hilary

Latin from Greek

"cheerful, happy"

The only version that works for boys anymore is the Latinate Hilario or Ilario. Better to look to Felix for a happy-meaning name.

Hilbert

Hilbert is a Germanic masculine name derived from the elements 'hild' meaning battle or strife and 'beraht' meaning bright or famous. It represents a 'brilliant warrior' or 'bright battle.' The name…

Hilberto

Hilberto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'hild' meaning battle or strife, and 'beraht' meaning bright or famous. It's a variant of the more common Hilbert or…

Hiley

Diminutive of Hiram, Hebrew

"brother of the exalted one"

A vintage addition to the Riley/Miley/Wiley/Kylie brigade.

Hill

English

"someone who lives by a hill"

Simple and down-to-earth, but would probably work best as a middle name.

Hillard

Hillard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German elements 'hild' meaning 'battle' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This creates a meaning along the lines of 'brave…

Hillary

Hillary as a masculine name has ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin 'Hilarius' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry.' Long before it gained popularity as a feminine name, Hillary was traditionally…