Animal Names for Boys

Ingrim

Ingrim is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from the elements 'Ing' (referring to a Norse god) and 'hramn' meaning 'raven.' This powerful combination creates a name that historically…

Ingvar

Scandinavian

"warrior of Yngvi"

Derived from Yngvi, an alternative name for the Norse god Freyr.

Inia

Maori

"praised one"

Maori form of Aeneas, also used for girls as the Māori form of India.

Inigo

Basque, medieval Spanish variation of Ignatius

"fiery"

Inigo, almost unknown in the U.S., is an intriguing choice, with its strong beat, creative and evocative sound, and associations with the great early British architect and stage designer Inigo Jones.…

Iniko

Nigerian, Igbo

"born in a time of trouble"

This West African name has an upbeat, energetic sound, yet it is traditionally used for a son who was born during troubled times.

Iniss

Iniss is an uncommon masculine name with somewhat obscure origins. It may be related to the Scottish and Irish place name 'Innis' or 'Ennis,' which means 'island' or 'water meadow' in Gaelic.…

Innes

Scottish

"from the river island"

Innis is the name of an island (and Gaelic word for island) which became a Scottish surname and clan name before being used as a first. It hasn't been heard much in the U.S., but could attract more…

Inness

Inness is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic place name 'Innis' meaning 'island' or 'meadow by a river.' It emerged as a given name from the Scottish surname tradition,…

Innis

Innis is a distinctive masculine name of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the word "innis" meaning "island" or "water meadow." With roots deeply embedded in Celtic traditions, this rare…

Inniss

Inniss is a masculine name that primarily originated as a surname with Scottish and Irish roots. It likely derived from the Gaelic word "inis" meaning "island," suggesting ancestral connections to…

Innocensio

Innocensio is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the word "innocens" meaning "innocent" or "harmless." It represents a more elaborate variation of the name Innocent, which was borne by…

Innocent

Latin

"harmless, innocent"

Innocent, the name of thirteen popes, is rarely heard in a secular setting, where its loaded meaning could open the door to ridicule.

Innocentio

Innocentio is a masculine name derived from Latin, representing an elaborated form of 'Innocent,' which means 'harmless,' 'pure,' or 'blameless.' This variant maintains the spiritual and virtuous…

Innokenti

Innokenti is a masculine name with Russian and Eastern Orthodox origins, derived from the Latin name Innocentius, meaning "innocent" or "harmless." The name has historical significance in Russian…

Inocencio

Inocencio is a Spanish masculine name derived from the Latin word 'innocens' meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless.' This name carries connotations of purity, integrity, and blamelessness. Traditionally…

Inocenzio

Inocenzio is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin 'innocens,' meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless.' It's a variation of the more common Innocenzo. This rare name carries strong…

Inocenzo

Inocenzo is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from 'innocens' meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless.' It is the Italian variation of Innocent, a name with significant historical connections to…

Inojin

Japanese

"boar person"

This name was created for the character Inojin Yamanaka from Naruto . It is close in sound to the English girl names Imogen and Innogen.

Inriques

Inriques appears to be a rare variant or alternative spelling of Enrique, the Spanish form of Henry, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.' This…

Inzo

Variation of Enzo, Italian

A similar sound to fashionable names such as Enzo and connection to an EDM artist put Inzo on the charts in 2021.