Animal Names for Boys
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Artemus
Greek
"gift of Artemis"
Variant of Artemas
Arth
Arth is a masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from the word "arth" meaning "bear." It shares roots with the more common name Arthur, which also has connections to bears in Celtic mythology. As…
Arthek
Cornish
"bear"
Cornish Arthek is closely related to Arthur, as both derive from the Celtic arto , meaning "bear." It would make a distinctive choice for a child with Cornish heritage.
Arthen
Welsh
"bear"
An obscure but very stylish-sounding name with great potential. If you like the sounds of Arthur and Aiden but not their popularity, and still want a name with real history, Arthen could be the…
Arther
Arther is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Arthur, a name with deep historical roots. Arthur derives from Celtic origins, possibly from the Roman name Artorius or the Celtic…
Arthog
Welsh
"bearlike"
If Arthur is too mainstream for you nowadays, this related name definitely won't be. It belongs to a village and river in North Wales.
Arthor
Arthor is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of the classic name Arthur. The traditional Arthur has Celtic origins, possibly deriving from the Romano-British name Artorius or the…
Aragorn
Literature, Sindarin
"noble, kingly"
In JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings , Aragorn is the heir of the Dúnedain kings of the north.
Aragon
Spanish place name
Equally strong, dramatic and romantic, this name of an old kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula and a modern Spanish community as well, would give a boy an instant pedigree.
Artie
Diminutive of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
Artie is a cute short form rarely given on its own, unlike the more grownup Art. But for a young Arthur, it's adorable.
Artigan
Artigan is a masculine name with an unusual, distinctive quality that suggests strength and individuality. While its specific etymology is unclear, it may be a modern invented name combining elements…
Artin
Artin is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Armenian tradition, it derives from 'Harut' meaning 'resurrection,' with connections to ancient Persian influences. Alternatively, it can…
Artis
Celtic
"bear"
Some sources say Artis is a form of Arthur, and it certainly has the same root and meaning of bear. But Artis is a name in its own right with a 60-year history on the US Top 1000, from about 1900…
Artisan
Occupational name from French
"specialist maker"
Artist
Word name
About 40 baby boys were named Artist -- not Picasso, not Art -- in the US in one recent year. But not so odd, when you consider all the occupational names, from Sawyer to Sergeant, stylish today. The…
Artjom
Artjom is a masculine name primarily used in Eastern European countries, particularly Estonia, Russia, and other Baltic and Slavic regions. It's a variant of Artyom, which itself derives from the…
Arto
Finnish variation of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
Arto is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it derives from the name Arthur, meaning "bear" or "stone." It's also used in Armenian communities, where it may be short for…
Artro
Welsh, river name
Many Welsh rivers make great baby names, like Aled and Teifi. Artro is a particularly appealing one, combining fashionable sounds of Arthur and O-ending boy names.
Artur
Portuguese, Polish, Estonian, Armenian variation of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
The Arthur variation preferred in Portugal and across much of Eastern Europe. It’s a truly international name, and one that would be easy to wear in the US as well.
Albi
Arabic
"my heart"
An adorable name with an adorable meaning.