Names That Mean Tiger

A strong Māori nature name, famously borne by director Taika Waititi, who is of Māori descent.

Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.

A Turkish name with a cool animal meaning that would wear well in the English-speaking world too.

Rudyard Kipling created the name Bagheera for the black panther character in his classic collection The Jungle Book. It was derived from the Hindi word bagh, meaning "tiger."

It's most commonly associated with the French elephant, but Babar ironically means "tiger."

In its native Nigeria, Agu is a surname that signifies strength and being a force of nature. Agu as a first name has some pedigree, however: most notably via Agu Casmir, a famous Nigerian-Singaporean soccer player.

If Bear and Fox can make it as baby names, why not Tiger. The Spanish Tigre has a more gender-neutral feel.