Animal Names for Boys
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Aidric
Germanic
"old ruler"
Historically, this name derives from Aldric, the name of an early medieval saint. Today, parents are more likely to see it as a blend of elements from Aidan and Patrick, Frederick, etc.
Delta
Greek
"letter or island"
Delta is an unusual vintage name for girls or an futuristic modern option for boys. Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and also the geographical name given to an island formed at the…
Birger
Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish
"help, rescue"
Ancient Scandinavian name popular in midcentury Norway.
Bjørn
Danish and Norwegian variation of Bjorn, Swedish
"bear"
The slashed O form of Bjorn is standard in Norway and Denmark. The umlaut variation, Björn is used in most other languages today.
Gorm
Danish and Norwegian
"honor, respect"
Gorm the Old was a famed king of Denmark. His name was common in Viking times.
Åge
Norwegian
"ancestor"
Åge is a common element of Scandinavian names — in Sweden, it's a nickname for August — but it's also a given name in its own right. It comes from the Old Norse name Áki, meaning "ancestor".
Asgot
Old Swedish and Old Danish
"god of the Goths"
Hallkell
Old Swedish
"stone helmet"
Hallbjörn
Old Norse
"stone bear"
Finngeirr
Old Norse
"Finn's spear"
Åke
Swedish
"ancestor"
Áki
Old Norse
"ancestor"
Hjalti
Old Norse
"from Shetland"
Ingolf
Old Danish and Old Swedish
"Ing's wolf"
Floki
Old Norse
"tuft of hair, tangle; dark cloud"
Lovers of Loki who don't appreciate the overt mythological reference might like this unusual Icelandic name. Traditionally spelled as Flóki, it appears in the TV show Vikings .
Flóki
Old Norse
"tuft of hair; outspoken man"
Lovers of Loki who don't appreciate the overt mythological reference might like this unusual Icelandic name.
Hvitserk
Old Norse
"white shirt"
Agnarr
Old Norse
"army terror"
Gestr
Old Norse
"guest"
Baggi
Old Norse
"bag; Norwegian"