Animal Names for Boys

Aed

Aed is an ancient Irish masculine name pronounced roughly like 'aid' or 'ayd.' It derives from the Old Irish word meaning 'fire' and was borne by numerous kings and figures in Irish mythology. Most…

Aedan

Aedan is a masculine name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'little fire' or 'fiery one.' This ancient Celtic name has historical significance as it was borne by several Irish saints and…

Aeddan

Aeddan is a masculine name of Welsh origin, a variant of the name Aidan. Derived from the Old Welsh element 'aed' meaning 'fire,' the name carries connotations of passion, warmth and spirit. In Welsh…

Aedin

Aedin is a masculine name with Gaelic origins, serving as a variant spelling of the Irish name Aodán (or Aidan). Derived from the Old Irish element 'aed' meaning 'fire,' it carries connotations of…

Aegeus

Aegeus is a masculine name with deep roots in Greek mythology. It belonged to the legendary king of Athens who was the father of the hero Theseus. The name likely derives from the Greek word 'aix'…

Aegir

Norse

"ocean"

Ægir was the Norse god of the sea, honored and feared by sailors, who believed he would sometimes take ships from the surface down to his home at the bottom of the ocean.

Aegis

Greek

"young goat"

Often found as a brand name in the hi-tech and industrial worlds.

Aegon

Literature

A character name in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon , played by Tom Glynn-Carney.

Aeko

Japanese

"peaceful"

Traditionally a feminine name in Japan, although Ammika Harris and Chris Brown chose Aeko for their son, born in 2018. The starbaby's name is pronounced like "echo," but the traditional Japanese…

Aeldred

Aeldred is an Old English masculine name with Anglo-Saxon roots. It derives from the elements 'aethel' meaning noble or honorable and 'ræd' meaning counsel or wisdom. Historically, it was borne by…

Aelfric

Anglo-Saxon

"elf power"

Properly written Ælfric, this Anglo-Saxon name derives from Old English name elements meaning "elf" and "power". It belonged to several notable medieval churchmen, and is thought to be the origin of…

Aelius

Latin

"sun"

This Roman family — whose most famous bearer was Emperor Hadrian, of wall fame — possibly derives from Greek helios , meaning sun.

Aemilio

Aemilio is a masculine name representing an elegant, classical variant of Emilio, which derives from the ancient Roman family name Aemilius. The Latin root 'aemulus' means 'rival' or 'emulating.'…

Aemilius

Roman

"rival"

A Roman family name, the origin of Emil.

Aeneas

Greek

"the praised one"

In Greek and Roman mythology, Aeneas was the legendary son of Venus (or Aphrodite) who was the hero of Troy and Rome. Appearing in the Aeneid by the poet Virgil, he goes on to found the Roman state…

Aengus

Form of Angus, Scottish

"one strength"

Angus is the Anglicized spelling of the Scottish Gaelic name Aengus or Aonghus or Aonghas. Unless you have a cultural reason to choose one of the Gaelic variations, Angus is uncommon enough.

Aeolian

Greek

"of or arising from the wind"

Aeon

Greek

"very long time, eternity"

In Greek mythology this was an alternative name of the god Chronos, also used in English and a good candidate for baby name usage due to its good meaning and name-like sound.

Aeric

Aeric is a distinctive masculine name with possible Germanic or Norse origins. It may be considered a variation of Eric or Alaric, combining elements that suggest power and leadership. Eric derives…

Aerick

Aerick is a creative masculine name that appears to be a variant of Eric or Erik with an added 'A' prefix. The traditional name Eric has Norse origins meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful.'…