Character Names For Boys, Meanings, and their History

Explore character names for boys from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Bhisma (BHIH•smə)

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mahabharata religion masculine warrior baby character mythology

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Garion (GEHR-ee-ən)

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english mythical gender-neutral boy baby masculine european

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Garrick (GUH-rik)

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english-scottish character masculine actor scottish scottish-irish irish-scottish

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Glendower (GLEN-dow-er)

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literature male shakespearean english character masculine baby

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Jataayu (jah-TAH-yoo)

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epic hindu baby mythological male indian boy

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Karna (KAHR-nah)

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indian hindu boy baby warrior character masculine

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Simba (SIM-bah)

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swahili disney boy character african movie male

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Spike (spahyk)

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boy male cool american-english rock rebel english-american

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Yayaati (yah-yah-tee)

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baby indian masculine ancient mahabharata character epic

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Masum (mah-SOOM)

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Sajala (suh-JAH-lah)

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Rayansh (ray-an-sh)

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Amalendu (ah-mah-len-doo)

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Nazli (NAHZ-lee)

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Narendranath (na-ren-dra-nath)

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Samina (suh-mee-nuh)

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Fuwad (Foo-waad)

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Adhara (Uh-DAR-uh)

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Vaijayanthi (vai-juh-YAN-thee)

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Fasiya (fah-SEE-ya)

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Juniper (ju-nih-per)