Here are some boy names that mean puppet and their origins:
Strings is an English name meaning "puppet strings" that refers to the strings attached to a puppet's limbs that are controlled by the puppeteer. Marionette is a French name that directly refers to marionettes, a classic style of puppet controlled from above using strings. Kukeri is a Bulgarian name that references Kukeri performers who wear elaborate wooden masks and animal costumes on their heads during celebrations, similar to living puppets.
Stooge is an English name that comes from the three bumbling assistants to a vaudeville or comedy act, like the three infamous Three Stooges. They allowed the lead act to shine by making mistakes and taking pratfalls.👍 Poppet is an English name that can refer to both a puppet or a doll, as a term of endearment for a child.
Buno is a Brazilian name that comes from bonecos, the Portuguese word for marionettes or hand puppets used in their culture.👩‍🎤 Daayan is a name used in parts of India that means "puppeteer" - someone who manipulates the puppets. Wukie is a Scottish name that may refer to wuggies, the name for puppet-like straw figures that were burned in winter solstice celebrations as symbols of the old year passing.
Vlad is a Slavic name meaning "rule" that could reference Vlad the Impaler, a 15th century Wallachian prince and puppet ruler who inspired the Dracula stories. You could also interpret it to mean "one who controls like a puppet master." 率‍♂️ Puncho is a playful name used in Mexico that references the central character Punch from the traditional Punch and Judy puppet shows.
Akachan is a Japanese name meaning "infant" or "child", recognizing that very young children are essentially like puppets, needing care and direction. Overall these names acknowledge many cultures' traditions of puppetry as entertainment and performance art that have been practiced for centuries. - https://wakelet.com/wake/9LSoSsLDB1wHCg2f9FmpP