![]() ![]() Arnakuagsak:Īrnakuagsak is the goddess who was given the responsibility of ensuring that the hunters caught enough food to sustain themselves. Woodman, an English surname meaning ‘hunter’, is a strong sound, and thoroughly masculine name option for your outdoorsy child. Today, this buddy of Brad, Chad, and Scott is given to hundreds of babies every year, that too as a first name. This 1970’s beach boy name, was once a surname used for ‘fox hunters’. It does sound a bit similar to Theon, but both the names have entirely different meanings. In ranked in the top 500 list in the early 20th century, but dropped out of top 1000 list at the turn of the 20th century. Theron is best known today as the last name of Charlize, but it has a long history of first name usage as well. Tapio is also the name of one of the urban centers in Espoo city. The hunters prayed to him before every hunt, so that they could succeed in their endeavors. Tapio is an East Finnish hunting god, featuring prominently in Kalevala. This name sounds youthful, cutesy, and friendly, quite unlike typical mythological names. Greek name Sidon is derived from the Phoenician port city Sidonia. The emblem of this God is a double eagle with hares in each talon. Rundas is the name of the god of the hunt and good fortune in the Hittite mythology. ![]() If your ancestry is Anatolian, you might want to consider this classic name for your son. ![]() There’s even a hymn of Yajurveda dedicated to Rudra. A form of Lord Shiva, He is praised as the mightiest of the mighty in the Rigveda. Rudra is a Hindu Rig Vedic deity associated with the storm, wind, and hunt. This seventh brightest star in the sky will fill your child’s life with warmth and glow. Rigel, the name of the blue star of the first magnitude, which marks the hunter’s left foot in the Orion constellation, can also be considered if you’re looking for an out of the box hunt inspired name for your son. Related: 150 Charming Yet Rare Baby Names That Could Soon Be Extinct 33. ![]() Orion is currently at the 368th position. This moniker was used sporadically in the 10th century, but burst into full force in 1995. He was then placed by Zeus as one of the brightest constellations in the sky. In the Greek mythology, Orion was the name of a hunter who pursued the daughters of Atlas and was later killed by Artemis. This African name, meaning ‘he who likes to hunt’, is laid back and attractive, ideal for parents looking for an informal name for their son. The apostle is quite a unique name and would be difficult to carry in the 21st century. Opochtli is the name of the god of fishing and hunting in the Aztec mythology. Odin was used as a given name in Norway in the beginning of the 10th century and continues even today. Odin, the name of Thor’s father, appears in various forms, including the leader of the Wild Hunt, a procession of the dead through the winter sky. Nyyrikki is also associated with Nimrod, a mighty hunter featured in the Bible. It was Nyyrikki’s responsibility to provide small animals, such as squirrels, to the hunters. Nyyrikki is the name of the Finnish god of cattle and hunt and the son of Tapio. Out of all the hunting gods’ names, Nodens is one of the most accessible. He is equated with Roman gods – Mercury, Mars, Neptune, and Silvanus. Nodens is a Celtic deity associated with healing and hunting. Mixcoatl is quite an unusual name, but is sure to make your child stand out from the crowd. He’s also the patron deity of Otomi, the Chichimecs, and all the groups claiming descent from the Chichimecs. Mixcoatl is the name of the god of hunt identified with the stars, heavens, and the Milky Way in Mesoamerican cultures. It’s basically a Native American term used for people who hunted eagles. This short, two syllable name, meaning ‘eagle hunter’, is quite popular with the Native American communities. ![]()
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