Names That Mean Fox

Names That Mean Fox

There aren't too many names that mean fox, but it's a strong meaning for a name. Animal names for babies are popular these days, and Fox is one of the best.

If you like fox as a name meaning but want to move beyond these names, you might investigate names that mean clever or names that mean orange, the color of the fox's coat.

All the names meaning fox are here, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.

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  1. Todd
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "fox"
    • Description:

      A 1970s beach boy surfing buddy of Scott, Brad, and Chad, Todd is given to relatively few babies these days.
  2. Fennec
    • Origin:

      Animal name
    • Meaning:

      "fox"
    • Description:

      The name of an adorably small, big-eared fox native to Africa would make an inspired choice for a little boy -- though confusion with Hunger Games name Finnick is all but certain. Given the rise of animal names and the fashionability of names that start with F among the leading baby name trends, Fennec may find more favor.
  3. Fox
    • Origin:

      Animal name
    • Meaning:

      "fox"
    • Description:

      Fox is a fast-rising name for boys, initially popularized by the character Fox Mulder on The X Files, and recently resurged by the TV show's revival.
  4. Inola
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "black fox"
    • Description:

      One of three Cherokee names with the same meaning, along with Inali and Enoli, both male names.
  5. Enoli
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "black fox"
    • Description:

      Perky Cherokee boy name with a great meaning. Foxes symbolize cleverness and playfulness in Cherokee culture.
  6. Voss
    • Origin:

      Germanic
    • Meaning:

      "fox"
    • Description:

      Voss is a German name, that is seen in Norway and Australia (in the former it is associated with a region, in the latter it is associated with the protagonist of Patrick White's novel by the same name). Voss is an interesting alternative to Fox.
  7. Inali
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "black fox"
    • Description:

      One of a handful of Cherokee names meaning "black fox," along with Enoli and Inola.
  8. Renard
    • Origin:

      French word name
    • Meaning:

      "fox"
  9. Tsula
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "fox"
    • Description:

      In Cherokee, TS is pronounced like a J, which may lead to some pronunciation confusion. Nevertheless, Tsula is an appealing choice.
  10. Foxton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "fox town"
    • Description:

      A rare English place name and surname that gives hipster nature name Fox a more preppy, refined twist.
  11. Foxe
    • Origin:

      Animal name
    • Meaning:

      "fox"
    • Description:

      Spelling challenge.
  12. Foxen
    • Origin:

      English occupational name or surname
    • Meaning:

      "fox"
    • Description:

      Intriguing possibility if you want an animal name that's more than an animal name.

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