Animal Names for Boys
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Archangel
English
"high-ranking angel"
When Angel meets the trend for superlative names, this is what happens. Archangel (or Arkhangelsk) is also a town in northern Russia, named after a monastery dedicated to Archangel Michael.
Albino
Albino is primarily a masculine name with Latin origins. It derives from 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright,' and historically referred to someone with pale or white features. The name is found in…
Archey
Archey is a masculine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Archie, which itself began as a diminutive of Archibald. Archibald combines Germanic elements meaning 'genuine' and 'bold'.…
Archibald
Scottish from German
"truly brave"
The short form Archie is so open and friendly --and very trendy in the British Isles--that some parents are now beginning to consider the formerly fusty Archibald as well. SNL comedians Amy Poehler…
Archibaldo
Archibaldo is a masculine name that represents the Italian and Spanish form of Archibald. The name combines Germanic elements 'ercan' meaning 'genuine' or 'precious' and 'bald' meaning 'bold' or…
Aran
Irish and Catalan place name
A versatile name with many roots. Aran can simply be an alternative spelling of Aaron. The Aran Islands lie off Ireland's west coast, while the Aran Valley is a region of Catalonia bordering the…
Aramis
French literary name
One of Dumas' swashbuckling Three Musketeers, now better known as a men's cologne.
Archivaldo
Variation of Archibaldo and Archibald, Spanish, English
"pure, holy, brave"
A variation of the clunky-bold Archibaldo, used occasionally in Chile and Mexico.
Archy
Archy is a diminutive form of the name Archibald, which derives from Old German elements meaning 'genuine' and 'bold' or 'brave'. This charming vintage nickname has a friendly, approachable quality…
Arcturus
Greek
"bear guardian"
The brightest star in the constellation Boötes, and the third-brightest in the night sky. According to Greek myth, Arcturus was placed in the sky by Zeus to protect the two bears — the adjacent…
Arda
Turkish, Hebrew, or English
"scepter, bronze, or forest"
Arda is a simple name used for both girls and boys, with roots in several culture. In Turkey, it's usually used for males and means scepter. There is also a Turkish river called the Arda. The Hebrew…
Ardal
Irish
"high valor"
An anglicized spelling of Irish Ardghal, this name is most famously borne by Ardal O'Hanlon, an actor, author and stand-up comedian best known for his role as Dougal Maguire in the comedy series…
Ardál
Ardál is a masculine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Persian tradition, it relates to concepts of righteousness and justice, while in Hungarian it may be a variant of Árpád, referring to a…
Ardan
Ardan is a masculine name with Celtic origins, particularly associated with Irish and Scottish heritage. In Irish mythology, Ardan was one of the three sons of Usnach and brother to Naoise. The name…
Albinek
Albinek is a diminutive form of Albin, found primarily in Polish and other Slavic cultures. The name derives from the Latin 'albinus' meaning 'white' or 'bright'. As a diminutive, Albinek carries an…
Arden
English
"valley of the eagle; high"
Arden is a gender-neutral name that's sleek and stylish but always seems to bob just below the surface of popularity, despite ticking all the boxes with its fashionable two-syllable, N-ending shape…
Ardent
Latin
"burning; enthusiastic, passionate"
Ardin
Ardin is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Arden, meaning 'eagle' or 'ardent', suggesting strength and passion. Alternatively, it could be a…
Ardon
Ardon is a masculine name with ancient roots that appears in biblical contexts. In Hebrew, it may relate to 'ardon' meaning 'bronze' or 'brazen,' suggesting strength and resilience. The name is…
Admon
Hebrew
"red"
A handsome and rare Hebrew name related to Adam — it was given to fewer than five American babies in the United States in 2021.