Animal Names for Boys
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Hjörtur
Icelandic
"deer"
A handsome Icelandic nature name also used in very small numbers in Sweden and Denmark.
Hlynur
Icelandic
"maple"
Well-liked nature name in Iceland, but unlikely to translate well in the US.
Hob
English, diminutive of Robert
"bright fame"
A Robert nickname out of use for hundreds of years, but now sounds cooler than Bob or Rob for a modern boy.
Hobard
Hobard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, likely a variant of Hubert, which combines the elements "hug" (heart, mind, spirit) and "beraht" (bright, famous). It may also be related to the surname…
Hobart
English and Dutch variation of Hubert
More user-friendly than the original.
Hobbes
English variation of Robert
"bright fame"
All varieties of Hob are antiquated nicknames for Robert, though this one has the "Calvin and Hobbes" cartoon association too. It may also be linked to philosopher Thomas Hobbes, giving it a more…
Hobbs
Hobbs is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from the medieval given name Hobb, a pet form of Robert (which means 'bright fame'). As a first name, Hobbs has the…
Hobbson
Hobbson appears to be a patronymic surname used as a given name, derived from 'Hobb,' a medieval diminutive of Robert (meaning 'bright fame'), with the addition of the 'son' suffix indicating 'son of…
Hobert
Variation of Hubert, German
"bright, shining intellect"
Is Hobert more user-friendly than Hubert? Debatable, but it's even more unusual, which you may or may not consider a plus. All the bert names for boys are due for a comeback.
Hobey
Hobey is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive of Hobart or Howard. It carries a friendly, approachable quality with its playful ending sound. Hobart derives from an Old Germanic…
Hobie
Hobie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of the name Hobart, which itself was derived from an Old German surname meaning 'bright heart' or 'bright mind.' It can also be considered a…
Hobson
English
"son of Robert"
An original way to honor an ancestral Robert. Hobson is outside the Top 1000 but is among the fastest-rising names for boys.
Hodge
Variation of Roger, German
"famous warrior"
Hodge is a medieval English nickname for Roger, which was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Roger isn't ready for a comeback yet, but we'd love to see the resurgence of Hodge,…
Hodges
Hodges is a patronymic surname derived from the medieval given name Roger, by way of its nickname Hodge (a pet form of Roger). The added 's' indicates 'son of Hodge.' Roger itself came to England…
Hodgson
English
"son of Roger"
A possible nod to grandpa Roger, though somewhat stuffy.
Hodor
Literary name
One of the Game of Thrones names with the most in-world significance: its origin and meaning were revealed in the pivotal season 6 episode "The Door." It's also one of the more memorable names on the…
Hoebart
Hoebart is a masculine name that likely derives from an Old Germanic surname or place name. It may be related to names like Hubert (meaning 'bright mind' or 'bright heart') or could be a variant…
Hogan
Irish
"youth"
Logan came from nowhere in the past few decades to break the Top 25, and Hogan is a good bet to follow, now that "Hogan's Heroes" has faded from memory.
Hohepa
Maori
"he will add"
Maori form of Joseph
Hoibeard
Hoibeard is an extremely rare masculine name with possible Germanic or Nordic origins. The name likely combines ancient elements that might relate to concepts of honor, protection, or leadership.…