Animal Names for Boys

Byrnes

Byrnes originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Broin,' meaning 'descendant of Bran,' where Bran referred to 'raven.' As a masculine given name, Byrnes represents the growing trend…

Byrne

Byrne is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from Ó Broin, meaning "descendant of Bran." The name Bran translates to "raven" in Gaelic, giving Byrne associations with this…

Beirne

Beirne is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Ó Beirn, meaning 'descendant of Bjorn' or 'descendant of the bear.' The name combines Norse and Gaelic influences, with…

Burnet

English from French

"brown"

We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.

Bernett

Bernett is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Bernard or Bennett, both names with strong Germanic roots. Bernard derives from 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or…

Bernet

Bernet is a masculine name with Germanic and French roots. It originated as a variant of Bernard, which combines the Germanic elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, strong), literally meaning…

Burnett

Burnett is a masculine name of Old French and Germanic origins, derived from the word 'brun' meaning 'brown' or 'dark-haired/complexioned.' It originated as a surname for people with brown hair or…

Beirnie

Beirnie is a masculine name that likely represents a variant spelling of Bernie or Berney. These names traditionally serve as diminutive forms of Bernard, which comes from Germanic elements meaning…

Beirney

Beirney is an uncommon masculine name with likely Irish or Scottish Gaelic origins, possibly deriving from names like Bernard, Bjorn, or as a variant of Barney (itself a diminutive of Barnabas). The…

Burns

Scottish and English

"from the burnt house"

The final s turns this name into a manservant.

Burr

English

"bristle"

Ruggedly appealing word name in the Thorn/Rider/Storm school of boys' names.

Burroughs

English

"dwelling place"

Most parents attracted to this name will be devotees of the author William and would be better off using it in the middle.

Burrows

Burrows is primarily known as an English surname derived from the Old English 'burh' or 'burg,' referring to someone who lived near a hill or fortification. As a masculine given name, Burrows is…

Burtt

Burtt is a masculine name of Germanic origin, likely derived from names containing the element 'bert' or 'brecht,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' It can be considered a variant spelling of Burt, which…

Busby

English

"shrub farm"

A busby is the English name for the fur military headdress originally worn by the Hungarian hussars . As a first name, Busby is also the unique name of iconic movie choreographer Busby Berkeley.

Busbey

Busbey is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as a surname before transitioning to occasional use as a first name. Its etymology suggests Old English origins, possibly derived from a…

Busbie

Busbie is an uncommon masculine name with likely Scottish or English origins. It appears to be derived from a surname that originally referred to someone from a place called Busby in Scotland or…

Bussby

Bussby is an extremely rare masculine name that originated as an English surname. It likely derived from a place name, combining Old Norse elements 'buskr' (bush) and 'byr' (farm or settlement),…

Busbee

Busbee is a masculine name derived from an English surname. Like many surname-to-first-name conversions, it represents a modern naming trend. Historically, the surname Busbee (also spelled Busby)…

Abe

Diminutive of Abraham. Hebrew

"father of multitudes"

Old-time nickname that's following in the fashionable footsteps of cronies Jake and Sam. Abe feels both fresher and cuter -- which is maybe the same thing? -- than those choices right now. You can…