Names That Mean Gazelle

  1. Tabitha
    • Origin:

      Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "gazelle"
    • Description:

      Though never as popular as the name of her Bewitched mother, Samantha, Tabitha has its own quirky, magical charm. The name of a charitable woman who was restored to life by Saint Peter in the Bible, it was a popular Puritan choice. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick chose it for one of their twin daughters, which gave it a slight boost. Nonetheless, Tabitha remains in decline.
  2. Ayelet
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "deer, gazelle"
    • Description:

      Ayelet is an unusual -- and somewhat challenging -- Israeli name familiar thanks to sometimes controversial Jerusalem-born novelist-essayist Ayelet Waldman.
  3. Dorcas
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "doe, gazelle"
    • Description:

      Classic name used by the Romans, the Puritans, and the Bard, but pretty much taboo today due to the objectionable connotations of both its front and back ends.
  4. Ayala
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "doe, gazelle"
    • Description:

      This animal-themed name is among the most popular for girls in contemporary Israel. Parents who want to move beyond the mega-popular Aliyah and sisters might want to consider Ayala. The male form is Ayal.
  5. Ayal
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "stag, gazelle"
    • Description:

      Ayal is a boys' name used in modern Israel but virtually unknown in the US. Even more popular in Israel is the female form, Ayala.
  6. Tabby
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Tabitha, Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "gazelle"
    • Description:

      Feline nickname for Tabitha — a bewitching vintage choice.
  7. Abitha
    • Origin:

      Variation of Tabitha
    • Meaning:

      "gazelle"
    • Description:

      If Abigail's too popular and Tabitha is too...."Bewitched."
  8. Gazella
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "gazelle"
  9. Tzvia
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gazelle"
    • Description:

      Feminine form of Tzvi/Zvi
  10. Rym
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "white gazelle"
    • Description:

      Rym is one of those simple-yet-uncommon names that's extremely rare in the US , where no baby girls were given the name last year. But it certainly can travel anywhere.
  11. Tzvi
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gazelle"
    • Description:

      Tzvi is a Top 100 pick in Israel. It's a cool, sharp-sounding name which would make for a great distinctive alternative to Levi.
  12. Ceren
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "baby gazelle"
    • Description:

      Ceren is an excellent cross-cultural Turkish choice, bearing resemblance to names like Serena and Seren. In Turkey, it refers to a baby gazelle and was most common among Gen Z. At its height, Ceren ranked at Number 15 on the Turkish charts in 2006.

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