Animal Names for Girls

Apasra

The Greek goddess of deceit — maybe not the best namesake.

Apate

Aphelia

Aphton

Apiffany

Apiphany

Apirl

This stylish form of Apollonia feels more down-to-earth than the original, and especially usable with the sleek nickname Lena. 

Apolena

Apolina

Apolinar

A grand Russian name, Apollinaria is a feminine form of Apollinaris, an Ancient Greek name that belonged to many Saints and martyrs. The most well-known bearer of this name was Apollinaria Suslova: better known as Polina Suslova. She was Fyodor Dostoyevsky's mistress and she is believed to have been the inspiration for many female characters in his novels. This name can also be transliterated as Apollinariia.

Apollinaria

Apollo

A long name with plenty of grandeur <em>and</em> plenty of grounding nicknames, Apollodora could make an interesting alternative to Apolline and Apollinia, and to Isadora, Theodora, and Dorothea. Meaning "gift of Apollo", Apollo being the Ancient Greek god of the sun, music, prophecy, and art, it is a feminine form of the masculine Apollodorus.
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While it would make a rare and daring choice,  with Apollo, Aurora, and Athena becoming familiar, it doesn't seem as out there as it might once have done. Add into that the nicknames Polly, Alora, Dollie, Dora, Rory, Lolo, Lola, Allie, Ollie, and Lora, it could be one to consider. 