Animal Names for Boys
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Azzedine
unknown
Tunisian fashion designer Azzedine Alaia's singular first name seems to belong to him alone.
Baalzebub
Hebrew
"lord of flies"
Baalzebub, also spelled Beelzebub, is a demon in Abrahamic religions. In Christian sources, Baalzebub is another name for Satan.
Baaz
Urdu
"falcon"
Short and strong, with an animal meaning — Baaz would translate well into the English-speaking world.
Babar
Urdu
"tiger"
It's most commonly associated with the French elephant, but Babar ironically means "tiger."
Babe
English
"little one, infant"
Born George Herman Ruth Jr, baseball legend Babe Ruth was so nicknamed because of his youthful looks and because he was a raw talent and favorite of his first club owner Jack Dunn of the Baltimore…
Babsen
Babsen is an unusual masculine name with obscure origins. It may have Germanic or Scandinavian roots, possibly functioning as a diminutive form of Sebastian or a variant of names containing the…
Appius
Latin, meaning unknown
An ancient Roman forename, particularly associated with the Claudian dynasty, whose origins are lost in the mists of time. Some Roman names have become newly popular recently, but this one has not…
Babsson
Babsson is an extremely rare masculine name that appears to be patronymic in structure, following the pattern of names like Johnson or Anderson. The prefix "Babs" could be derived from Barbara or…
Baby
Word name
Usually reserved as a term of endearment, Baby is likely used as a name when parents have yet to choose an official one but need to register their baby. For a girl, it can be considered a nickname…
Babyboy
English word name
"infant male"
Mostly reserved as a term of endearment, you may be surprised to learn that Babyboy has been given to 2192 babies since the 1980s. You'll probably be pleased to know however that it's likely most…
Apolo
Apolo is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Apollo, the Greek god of light, music, healing, and prophecy. This simplified spelling is particularly common in Spanish and…
Bach
German
"dweller near the brook"
Although there are plenty of Bachs in the world besides Johann Sebastian, everyone will assume you're honoring the great composer -- and why not.
Bachellor
Bachellor is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of "Bachelor," which historically referred to a young knight, a university degree holder, or an unmarried man. This…
Bachelor
French
"unmarried man"
Bachelor feels more like a prediction than a name.
Badan
Badan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it can relate to "body" or "physical being," while in Hindi and Sanskrit contexts, it may derive from terms relating to strength…
Badar
Arabic, Hindi
"full moon"
Strong name, with a regal, romantic natural imagery image.
Baden
German
"son of Bade"
If Braden and Caden, why not Baden?
Bader
German, Arabic
"bath-house attendant; full moon"
A German occupational surname deriving from the German word Bad , meaning "bath". Its most famous bearer in recent years has been (the notorious) RBG – former Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader…
Badin
Badin is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Old English 'Beaduwin,' meaning 'battle friend,' or could be related to the French 'badiner,' meaning 'to jest' or…
Alberic
Germanic
Variant of Alberich