Animal Names for Girls
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Word name
A modern word and virtue name which first appeared on the US baby name charts in 2013, when it was given to 6 boys. Usage peaked in 2019, with 18 boys and seven baby girls, no doubt thanks to the…
Cree
Native American
This Native American tribe name is an attractive option for a boy or a girl. Tia Mowry used it for her son in 2011.
Creek
English word name
Intriguing, when seen as a water name a la River and Ocean; less appropriate if used as a reference to the Creek tribe of Native Americans. Other downsides are its resemblance to creak, as in creaky…
Creola
Creola is a feminine name with Southern American and French Creole origins. The name derives from 'Creole,' referring to people of mixed European and African ancestry in the Caribbean and Louisiana.…
Crescence
Crescence is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'crescere' meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase.' It shares origins with the word 'crescent,' symbolizing growth and new beginnings. This…
Crescent
English, French, Latin
"waxing or waning moon; increasing, growing, springing forth"
Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Used to describe a curved shape more generally, it is heavily associated with the lunar calendar, with the moon forming…
Crescenta
Crescenta is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'crescere' meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase.' The name carries connotations of growth, development, and increasing prosperity. Though…
Crescentia
Latin, German
"to grow"
Derived from the Latin Crescentius and Crescens, Crescentia is a bold, strong but elaborate name borne by a 4th century saint and also the heroine of a 12th century German romance. Also spelled…
Cressa
Cressa is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, possibly derived from 'Cretan woman' referring to someone from the island of Crete. This uncommon name carries a sense of classical elegance and…
Cressant
Cressant is a rare feminine name with French origins, possibly derived from 'croissant' meaning 'crescent' or 'growing'. It evokes imagery of the crescent moon and carries connotations of growth and…
Cressent
Cressent is an unusual feminine name that likely represents a variant spelling of 'Crescent,' referring to the waxing moon's shape. The name evokes celestial imagery and cycles of growth and renewal.…
Cressentia
Cressentia is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'crescere' meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase.' It shares roots with names like Crescentia and Crescent, all referencing growth and…
Cressentya
Cressentya is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative elaboration of Crescent or possibly an invented variation of Crescentia. The root 'crescent' derives from Latin 'crescere'…
Cressida
Greek
"gold"
Cressida is a golden, mythological, and Shakespearean name, much better known in Britain than it is in the US. Given to just 11 American girls in a recent year — though still the highest number on…
Cressie
Short form of Cressida, Greek
"gold"
Derived from the Shakespearean Cressida, or perhaps from Crescentia or Lucrezia, Cressie is a sweet but unexpected nickname-name, reminiscent of Essie, Josie, Jessie, Cassie, and Lettie. For some,…
Crestienne
Crestienne is a feminine name likely derived as a variant of Christine or Christina, ultimately stemming from Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ.' The unusual prefix 'Crest-' might…
Crete
Crete is a feminine name derived from the Greek island of the same name in the Mediterranean Sea. This geographical name carries the rich history and mythology of ancient Crete, which was the center…
Cricket
Nature name
Nickname name from the era of Father Knows Best , though we can see it making something of a comeback, a la Clover and Pippa. Cricket has new potential especially since it has recently been chosen by…
Crimson
Color name
"rich deep red"
Crimson could be a possible competitor for Scarlett's success, though it's lacking that Johansson charm. Crimson tends to be disproportionately popular in Alabama — the University of Alabama's…
Criostal
Criostal is a feminine name with Irish Gaelic origins, derived from the word 'criostail' meaning 'crystal' or 'clear as crystal.' This elegant name reflects qualities of clarity, purity, and beauty.…