Each animal on this planet has an inspirational quality that we wish to possess, whether speed, beauty, intelligence, or strength. One way to acquire such traits is by selecting animal-inspired baby names for babies. Choosing such names not only pushes them towards attaining the exceptional abilities of the particular animal, but it also serves as a basis to nurture the fauna and nature lover in them. To help your baby attain this perspective on the world, here are a few baby names inspired by animals.
Animal Inspired Names For Boys
1. Bear:
Whether you like grizzly, polar, black, or sun, Bear would make an adorable name for your son. This name has lumbered into the baby name world, perhaps being inspired by Bear Grylls, the British adventurer.
2. Buck:
Buck, as in the male antlered animal would make a strong name for your boy. In the 18th century, this name was used to describe a fashionable and well-dressed man.
3. Hawk:
Here’s another potentially great name for your son. But Hawk is usually heard as a surname, as represented by Tony Hawk, the skateboarder. You can opt for its variation Hawke too!
4. Drake:
Many people know this name via the famous R&B artist, but before Drake was a term used by male ducks. Drake currently ranks #399.
5. Fox:
This one is fun and unconventional, though not entirely unheard of. It was popularized via Fox Mulder, David Duchovny’s character in “The X-Files”.
6. Fawn:
Fawn, the name of the young deer, would make a super cute name for your daughter. It limped at the bottom of the top 1000 in the 1960s and 1970, but it’s on the roll again.
7. Finch:
The name of the lovely bird would work for both boy and girl. It has literary ties as well. In “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Finch was the surname of Atticus, Jem, and Scout.
8. Colt:
Colt, inspired by the baby horse would make a cute baby boy name. This macho name has risen over 600 places in a decade.
9. Wolf:
If we were to pick our favorite, we would choose Wolf for sure. This name is used widely in the German and Jewish families as a diminutive for Wolfgang.
10. Lynx:
Lynx is the name of the medium-sized wild cat. This fierce animal name is favored widely because of its strong x ending. Lynx is also the name of a character in a video game.
11. Channing:
Channing is a sophisticated English surname, ranking solidly in the top 1000 list. It gained popularity via its association with model-turned-actor Channing Tatum, who was voted as the sexiest man alive in the year 2012.
12. Raoul:
Raoul is an attractive French boy name that means ‘wolf counsel.’ This three-vowel name just rolls off the tongue in a very appealing way. Raoul Dufy, the French painter, would be the worthiest namesake.
13. Leo:
Leo as the name suggests is a lion boy name. It was highly popular among the Roman and has been used for more than ten popes until now. This moniker is on an international roll right too!
14. Pike:
This robust and straightforward name of a type of fish would be ideal for no-nonsense parents. This moniker also recalls Zebulon Pike, the discoverer, and explorer.
15. Rosamund:
Rosamund, the ancient name, meaning ‘horse protection’ has several notable bearers, including actress Rosamund Pike. Despite its female association, Rosamund is used more for boys than girls.
16. Rowel:
This upstanding name, meaning ‘young wolf’ brings to mind the patrician families of 19th century England. Its namesake is noted reporter Lowell Thomas.
17. Ralph:
The name Ralph has been around for over a thousand years and was one of the top 30 names from 1870 to 1920. This boy’s name means ‘wolf counsel.’
18. Auberon:
Auberon, meaning ‘bearlike’ has a gentle feel to it, which is quite rare in a boy name. It’s surprising that this handsome name had just give takers last year.
19. Corbin:
Corbin is a Latin name, meaning ‘crow.’ It’s also the name of a castle where the Holy Grail is supposed to be hidden.
20. Hector:
The Scottish name Hector, meaning ‘horse’ has reached new levels of popularity over the past few years.
21. Marshall:
Marshall, or ‘the one who looks after horses’ could also make a pick for your son. It’s currently at #319 spot.
22. Otter:
Until now, Otter was the name of Tim Matheson’s character in “Animal House’. But Zooey Deschanel went out of the way and named her baby after the animal Elsie Otter.
23. Lionel:
This name is on the rise throughout the Western world. And even we love it for its association with the footballer Lionel Messi.
24. Orson:
Orson is a distinctive baby name, meaning ‘bear cub.’ Orson Bean, the comic actor, is its most famous bearer.
25. Madigan:
This one is for dog lovers. Madigan is an Irish name, meaning ‘little dog.’
Animal Inspired Names For Girls
26. Sable:
Sable is the name of an animal from the marten family. This moniker says luxury and refinement to us. It’s also associated with a soap opera from the “Dynasty” days.
27. Lark:
This moniker is getting some well-deserved attention now as a baby girl name after being obscure for over a century. This animal-inspired name means “something done for fun”.
28. Anemone:
We are referring to the cute, pokey sea creature here. We think Anemone would make a cute name for your little girl. Its literal meaning is ‘daughter of the wind’.
29. Puma:
If you’re seeking an ultra-cool name for your daughter, go with Puma. It was recently chosen by singer Erykah Badu for her daughter.
30. Yara:
Yara, the sleek and distinctive name of the butterfly is favored hugely by the Hispanic community. It was used for 154 baby girls last years and is fashionable in South America and Spain as well.
31. Raven:
The bird with black plumage has a name that would sound great on a black-haired girl. It may not be as prominent as it was in its heyday, but it’s still popular with African-American parents.
32. Kitty:
The adorable moniker Kitty has a vintage ring to it, which makes it oh-so-appealing. After being out of favor for years, Kitty is sounding cuddly and cute again. It made a comeback in the U.K. list at #199.
33. Tora:
Tora, the Japanese name for Tiger, is used more for girls than boys. It stands apart from other ‘ora’ names like Flora and Nora via its association with the Jewish Holy Book Torah.
34. Cat:
Cat is the chicest and stylish Catherine nickname for girls. It’s uncommon that Cate and the animal association give this name a certain edge.
35. Birdie:
This is the cutest of the lot. With the 50s vibe to it, Birdie would make a fun throwback for a baby girl. Busy Philips named her daughter Birdie, and so did Maura West.
36. Ursula:
This saint’s name with a literary background means ‘little female bear.’ Surprised? Don’t be! It has also featured in a number of literary works, including Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and “Two Gentlemen of Verona”.
37. Panda:
Whether you believe it or not, but even Panda saw a brief usage as girls’ name in the 1960s. Kimya Dawson, the Indie musician, named her daughter Panda.
38. Beverly:
Beverly meaning ‘beaver’ is a relatively uncommon name with just five girls receiving this name in the year 2014.
39. Deborah:
Deborah, the English name, meaning ‘bee’ was the fourth most popular baby girl name in the 1950s. Debby would make the best nickname for Deborah.
40. Paloma:
Baby-names meaning ‘dove’ carry a peaceful symbolism. And out of all the dove names, Paloma is our favorite. It’s become one of the top 1000 names for two decades.
41. Vanessa:
This ultra-feminine name is associated with a species of butterfly. This moniker was invented by Jonathan Swift for his novel.
42. Poe:
Poe is a literary name, meaning ‘peacock.’ This name was used for just five baby girls last year, which makes it a unique pick for your daughter.
43. Adolfa:
Adolfa is a German girl name meaning ‘noble wolf.’ Luise Adolpha Le Beau, the German composer of classical music, is its famous bearer.
44. Arachne:
Arachne is the name of a young woman who was turned into a spider in Greek mythology.
45. Ariel:
The Biblical name Ariel, meaning ‘lion of God’ enjoyed popularity in 1989 following the release of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
46. Faline:
Faline is a Latin name meaning ‘catlike.’ It’s the name of the sweet doe Bambi fell in love with.
47. Mesilande:
Mesilande, a French name, meaning ‘animal strength’ would make a mellifluous name for your daughter.
48. Kimana:
Kimana is a Native American name, meaning ‘butterfly.’ Besides, it’s also the name of a resort in Mount Kilimanjaro. Kimana also comes with the option of the exotic nickname Kim.
49. Leona:
Leona, meaning ‘lioness’ reach an all-time high #72 in the year 1921. Since then, Leona is sparsely used. Currently, it’s at the #683 spot.
50. Deryn:
Deryn is a Welsh name, meaning ‘blackbird.’ Deryn Lake, the English historical novelist, is its most famous bearer.
