Animal Names for Boys
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Arjuna
Hindu and Sanskrit
"white, clear"
The name of a hero in Hindu texts, the son of the god Indra and the princess Kunti, close friend of Lord Krishna, and considered the greatest warrior on earth. The more common form of this name today…
Arjune
Arjune is a masculine name primarily of Indian origin, representing a variation of Arjun or Arjuna, a central figure in Hindu mythology. In the epic Mahabharata, Arjuna was a skilled archer and…
Arjunreddy
Arjunreddy is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily found in South Indian communities. It combines 'Arjun,' the name of the legendary archer and warrior from the Hindu epic Mahabharata…
Ark
English word name
"(in the Bible) the ship built by Noah to save his family and every animal from the Flood"
A spiritual word name — as in Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant — that also fits the trend for short, punchy words like Oak and Ace. It's rare (used for 7 boys in 2020) but could sail far.
Arkadi
Russian from Greek
"Arcadia"
Nice, bouncy three-syllable rhythm, à la Jeremy and Barnaby.
Arkadij
Arkadij is a masculine name with Slavic origins, predominantly used in Russia and Eastern European countries. It is derived from the Greek name Arkadios, which relates to Arcadia, a region in Greece…
Albin
Latin
"white"
Albin is a modern form of the ancient Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning white or bright. There was a Saint Albinus who was also known as Aubin. In the contemporary world, Albin is popular in Sweden and…
Arkadiusz
Polish variation of Arkadios, Greek
"of Arcadia"
Arkady
Russian from Greek
"from Arcadia"
Arkady is a rhythmic Russian saint's name from the Greek meaning "from Arcadia." As a literary name, it belongs to a genteel character in Turgenev's Fathers and Sons and a much less benign one in…
Arkan
Arkan is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'pillars' or 'supports.' The name carries connotations of strength and reliability, suggesting someone who provides foundation and stability. In…
Araldo
Araldo is a masculine Italian name with Germanic roots, derived from 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'wald' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.' Essentially sharing etymology with Harold, Araldo represents the…
Arland
Arland is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning "eagle" (arn) and "land" or "territory." It can be interpreted as "eagle's land" or "land of the eagle." The name has…
Arlando
Arlando is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Orlando or a creative blend of names like Armando and Orlando. With Italian and Spanish linguistic influences, the name carries a…
Arledge
English
"dweller at the rabbit lake"
A strong, distinctive surname with a quaint meaning and rugged air, Arledge is associated with American sports broadcaster, Roone Arledge. It may hold contemporary appeal thanks to its similarities…
Arlen
English surname
"hare land"
Arlen is a surname long used as a first name: It ranked on the US Top 1000 from the late 1920s until the late 1960s. Originally, Arlen was a variation of Harlan which came from Harland, a place-name…
Arley
English
"from the rabbit meadow; eagle's woodland; noble"
Similar in sound to Harley, Marley, and Arlo, this surname-style name is familiar in Brazil and a Top 1000 choice in England and Wales. Pronounced as AHR-lee in English and ahr-LAY in Latin America,…
Arlie
Spelling variation of Arley, English
"from the rabbit meadow"
Arlie is a unisex name of Old English origin, with the Arley spelling used twice as often for boys in the US -- about 70 baby boys got the name last year, and 35 girls -- while Arlie is the more…
Arlin
Arlin is a masculine name with several possible origins, including Old English, German, and Irish roots. In Old English, it may derive from 'earl' or 'nobleman,' suggesting dignity and leadership.…
Arlington
English habitational surname, place name
"the noble's town"
Similar in sound to Arlo, Remington, and Arthur, this surname style and place name could make a patriotic choice in the US, with its connections to Arlington National Cemetery. Given to 7 girls and…
Arailt
Arailt is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, representing a Gaelicized form of the Norse name Harald or Harold. The name carries significant historical weight, as it was borne by several…