Animal Names for Boys

Adok

Adok is a masculine name with possible roots in several cultures, including African and Hebrew traditions. In some African communities, particularly in South Sudan among the Dinka people, Adok may be…

Adolf

German

"noble wolf"

Adolf may have been a Swedish royal name but the terrible dictatorship of Adolf Hitler has ruled out this name Adolf for any sensible parent. In the US last year, there were more than 100 boys' given…

Adolfo

Latin form of Adolph

One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.

Adolph

German

"noble wolf"

World War II stamped a permanent verboten on Adolph.

Adolphe

French, variation of German Adolph

"noble wolf"

Still verboten, even with a French accent.

Adolphus

Latin

"noble wolf"

This softer version of Adolf is sadly still off-limits due to the connotations with Hitler.

Adomas

Lithuanian, from Hebrew

"son of the red earth"

A handsome Lithuanian form of Adam.

Adon

Adon is a masculine name with ancient roots, derived from the Hebrew אָדוֹן (adon) meaning 'lord' or 'master.' It shares origins with the more familiar Adonis from Greek mythology, who was a handsome…

Adonai

Hebrew

"my lords"

Adonai is a title meaning "my lords" used in the Torah and in Jewish prayer to refer to God, whose name is forbidden to be spoken. Even the title Adonai is considered by some Orthodox Jews to be too…

Adonias

Adonias is a masculine name with biblical origins, derived from Hebrew elements. It's a variant of Adonijah, which appears in the Old Testament as the name of one of King David's sons. The name…

Adonijah

Hebrew, 'my lord is Yahweh"

Adonijah was one of King David's sons in the Old Testament; this name (the accent is on the "ni" syllable) is waiting to be rediscovered.

Adonnis

Adonnis is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Adonis, derived from Greek mythology. In classical mythology, Adonis was a handsome youth beloved by Aphrodite, the goddess of love…

Adonys

Adonys is a distinctive masculine name with multicultural roots. It likely derives from a variation of Adonis, the handsome youth from Greek mythology who was beloved by Aphrodite. The name carries…

Adorjan

Hungarian variation of Adrian

"man of Adria"

This Hungarian form of Adrian is traditionally spelled with an accent, Adorján.

Adrain

Adrain is a masculine name that appears to be a spelling variation of Adrian, which derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' - an ancient town in northern Italy. This alternative…

Adrastos

Greek

"inescapable"

A legendary King of Argos, whose name has been variously translated as "inescapable" or "not inclined to run away". Variant forms include Adrastus and Adrestus.

Adrastus

Variant of Adrastos

Adrean

Adrean is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Adrian, which derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' (an ancient town in northern Italy). This spelling variation…

Adrestus

Variant of Adrastos

Adri

Diminutive of Adrian or Hindi

"stone, mountain"

While Adri is an Indian male name, it is more often heard throughout Europe as a diminutive of Adrian in its many forms. Pronunciation might be ay-dree or ah-dree, depending on the pronunciation of…