Animal Names for Boys
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Alaka’i
Hawaiian
"leader"
A lovely Hawaiian boy's name with a bold meaning — and a beautiful one to bestow upon a son. While the letters are all there for the trendy nickname Kai, this name is pronounced "ah-lah-kah ee", with…
ʻehukai
Hawaiian
"sea spray"
An intriguing pathway to the hip nickname Kai.
Isnin
Malay from Arabic
"Monday"
Soft, unique day of the week name used in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Hrishikesh
Hindu
"lord of the senses"
Hrisihikesh (the first H is silent) is another name for Lord Vishnu. Musician Hrishikesh Hirway is the creator of the popular podcast Song Exploder. The internationally-friendly short form is Hrishi,…
Abramuccio
Diminutive of Abramo, Judeo-Italian
"father of multitudes"
A rarely heard variation of Abraham — a significant religious figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Ayyo
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknown
Short but punchy — Ayyo would make a cool and unusual choice as -o ending boy names become more and more stylish.
Bongiulo
Judeo-Italian
"lovely youth"
A rare name typically heard within Italian Jewish families.
Ciacobbe
Judeo-Italian variation of Giacobbe
"supplanter"
Similar sounding to the English Jacoby, but with a Judeo-Italian flair. Might cause a few pronunciation and spelling issues, but a lovely name nonetheless.
Crescas
Judeo-Italian
"growing"
A crisp Judeo-Italian name that would stand out in the English speaking world.
Epriam
Judeo-Italian variation of Ephraim
"fruitful, fertile, productive"
Ephraim is one of many Biblical names ripe for revival, and Epriam is an interesting variation as well.
Faffaelle
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknown
Possibly a variation of Raffaelle — one that is very fun to say.
Gentile
Judeo-Italian
"aristocratic, noble"
Gioiello
Judeo-Italian
"jewel"
Giuteni
Judeo-Italian
"the small"
Isach
Judeo-Italian variation of Isaac, Hebrew
"laughter"
Jachobe
Judeo-Italian variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
Jachudda
Judeo-Italian variation of Yehudah, Hebrew
"praised"
Damiri
Slavic, American
"gift"
Possibly a spin on Damir, a Slavic name from the elements "give" and "peace, world" or from a revolutionary slogan. But the name's usage in the US seems more likely to be tied to its fashionable…
Iivari
Finnish
"bow warrior"
The Finnish form of Ivar or Ivor, borne by ice hockey player Iivari Räsänen and several other Finnish sports stars.
Finty
Diminutive of Fintan, Irish
"white fire, white bull"
A retro nickname for the ancient Irish saint's name Fintan, still heard on occasion in Ireland and the UK. English actress Finty Williams is the most notable bearer.