Animal Names for Boys

Ibon

Basque

"river"

Ibon is a masculine Basque name with ancient origins in the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. Compact and distinctive, Ibon has remained somewhat…

Ibrahaim

Ibrahaim appears to be a variant spelling of Ibrahim, which is the Arabic and Turkish form of Abraham. The name has deep religious significance in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, referring to the…

Ibraham

Ibraham is a variant spelling of Ibrahim, the Arabic form of Abraham, a name with profound significance across multiple religious traditions. The name derives from ancient Hebrew elements meaning…

Ibraheem

Ibraheem is a masculine name representing an alternate transliteration of Ibrahim, the Arabic form of Abraham. With deep Abrahamic religious significance across Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, the…

Ibrahem

Ibrahem is a masculine variant of the name Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of Abraham. This ancient name has deep roots in Islamic, Jewish, and Christian traditions, referring to the patriarch…

İbrahim

Turkish and Azerbaijani variation of Abraham, Hebrew

"father of multitudes"

Ibrahima

Ibrahima is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variation of Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of Abraham. The name carries deep religious significance in Islam, Christianity, and…

Ibrohim

Ibrohim is a masculine name that represents a variant transliteration of Ibrahim, which is the Arabic and Central Asian form of Abraham. The name has deep roots in Abrahamic religious traditions,…

Ibsan

Ibsan is a masculine name with roots in both Hebrew and Arabic traditions. In Hebrew contexts, it connects to a biblical judge mentioned in the Book of Judges. In Arabic usage, it relates to concepts…

Ibsen

Danish

"son of Ib"

Ibsen is a literary hero name possibility, after the great Norwegian dramatist, Henrik I. The name Ib is a short form of Jacob, so you might consider Ibsen as an honorific for or a twin of a Jacob.

Ibsin

Ibsin is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may derive from patronymic naming traditions in certain Middle Eastern or Nordic cultures, possibly functioning as a surname that evolved…

Ibson

Ibson is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have developed as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Ib" (a Danish short form of Jacob) before occasionally transitioning to…

Icarus

Greek mythology name

Icarus, the mythological figure famous for flying too close to the sun, has a couple of negatives: his rash reputation, and those "icky" nicknames.

Ice

English word name

Icy baby names are currently hot, with names like Icelynn, Iceland, and Winter trending up for girls. Rapper Gucci Mane chose simple, streamlined Ice for his son 2020-born son, appropriately a winter…

Ichabod

Hebrew

"the glory is gone"

Ichabod, an eccentric Old Testament name, is forever tied to the character of Ichabod Crane -- and worse, the teasing possibilities of "icky bod." Even its original meaning is a negative. Skip…

Ichigo

Japanese

"strawberry; one guardian"

Ichigo is a unisex — but primarily male — Japanese name. As a male name, it is typically written in kanji giving it the meaning "one guardian" (which can be interpreted to mean "best guardian"). As a…

Ichiro

Japanese

"firstborn son"

Ichiro is a good classic choice for the first boy in a Japanese family.

Ichmaël

Ichmaël is a rare variant of Ishmael, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "God will hear." In biblical tradition, Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar, and is an important figure in…

Ici

Ici is an unusual and compact masculine name with multiple potential origins. In French, "ici" means "here," suggesting presence and immediacy. The name could also be derived from various indigenous…

Icidro

Icidro is a rare masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Isidro, which is a Spanish form of Isidore. Isidore originated from the Greek name Isidoros, meaning "gift of Isis," referring…