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Animal Baby Names

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Animal baby names, a subset of the ever-more-popular nature names, sometimes come out and state themselves clearly -- Fox, Lark -- and sometimes are only revealed via their root meaning. This list of animal baby names contains both types. Also note: We're light on bird names since we include the complete variety in their own list.

  • Alya

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    The traditional name of the star system Theta Serpentis, Alya is also an established Muslim first name and a Turkish place-name. It may also be a Russian short form for Alexandra or any other Al- ... Read More 

  • Ariel

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    Ariel is used in the bible as a symbolic name for the city of Jerusalem and is also the name of a Shakespearean (male) sprite in The Tempest . For girls, it enjoyed a considerable burst of populari... Read More 

  • Arthur

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    Arthur, once the shining head of the Knights of the Round Table, is, after decades of neglect, now being polished up and restored by some stylish parents. In addition to his leading role in the A... Read More 

  • Auberon

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    Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. Possibly starting as a pet form of Aubrey, it was also infuenced by Oberon, the king of the fairies in Shakespeare's... Read More 

  • Barrett

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    Pleasing sound and pleasing association with poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, though little girls may associate it with the word barette.  Read More 

  • Benno

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    Benno is a cool name in its own right -- there was a tenth century Saint Benno -- though it is also used as a lively nickname for Benjamin. Saint Benno of Meissen is the patron saint of anglers and... Read More 

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  • Bernadette

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    Although feminizations ending in 'ette' are not particularly popular now, Bernadette is a pleasant, feminine, but strong name. Though strongly associated with the saint who saw visions of the Virgi... Read More 

  • Callum

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    Callum, a charming Scottish boys' name just beginning to be heard in this country but high on the list in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is worth consideration as a less popular alternativ... Read More 

  • Cat

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    May be the most modern, stylish Catherine nickname: more unusual than Kate or Cate, with an animal and word name edge. Cat Power is a trendy folksinger. Read More 

  • Channing

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    Channing is a sophisticated surname name that entered the Top 1000 last year at Number 645, probably under the influence of rising hunky model-turned-actor Channing Tatum,who was named People's Sex... Read More 

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