Animal Names for Girls
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Cytherea
Greek
"from the island of Cythera"
Cytherea, a place-name that is the home of Aphrodite, seems stuck in ancient Greece.
Cythia
Cythia appears to be a variant spelling or possible misspelling of the more common feminine name Cynthia, which derives from Greek mythology. Cynthia was an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis, who…
Cytia
Cytia is an extremely rare feminine name that may have derived from various origins, possibly a variant spelling of Cythia (related to Cynthia), or connected to Cytia/Cytaea from Greek mythology, an…
Dabida
Dabida is a feminine name with possible African or Hebrew origins. If derived from Hebrew, it may be connected to the root 'dov' meaning 'bear' or potentially be a feminine variation of David,…
Dabney
English surname
"from Aubigny"
A unisex surname familiarized by male actor Dabney Coleman, but with potential to carry over to the girl's side as well. Dabney feels in line with the Irish Darcy and Darby.
Dace
Dace is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from an English surname related to the fish species of the same name, or it could be connected to the Latvian male…
Dacee
Dacee is a feminine name with modern American origins, likely developed as a creative spelling of Dacy or a variation of names like Stacy or Tracy with the trendy '-ee' ending. Some connect it to the…
Dacei
Dacei is an uncommon feminine name with an exotic quality. Its origins are not firmly established in traditional naming conventions, suggesting it may be a modern creation or adaptation. The name has…
Dacey
Irish
"from the south"
Dacey is a delicate and lacy Irish name with real possibilities.
Daci
Daci is a short, feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Romanian culture, relating to the ancient Dacians who inhabited parts of Eastern Europe. Alternatively, it could…
Dacia
Latin place-name
Dacia is an ancient place-name -- it was in Eastern Europe -- as lacy as Dacey, but more substantial.
Dacie
Dacie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Latin name Dacia, referring to an ancient region corresponding to modern Romania, or as a diminutive of names like…
Dacy
Dacy is a charming feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Darcy (an Irish surname meaning 'dark one' or 'from the fortress'), a diminutive of names containing 'dac'…
Dae
Dae is a concise feminine name of East Asian origin, particularly Korean, where it means 'greatness' or 'big.' In Korean contexts, it can be a standalone name or part of a compound given name. The…
Daeja
Daeja is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in American naming culture during the late 20th century. Its origins are not clearly traced to a specific linguistic tradition, though it may be a…
Dael
Dutch variation of Dale
Dael is cooler than Dale -- but why? Vowel switch gives an old nature name a hipper look.
Daelyn
Daelyn is a feminine name of modern creation, possibly derived as a variation of names like Dalen, Daelen, or a combination of the popular prefix 'Dae-' with the '-lyn' suffix common in contemporary…
Daena
Persian
"that which is seen or observed"
Daena is a deity in Persian mythology seen as the eternal Law, representing virtue, law, and social order.
Daenerys
Literary name
Daenerys is yet another girls' name invented by "Game of Thrones" author George R. R. Martin that is beginning to gain some traction in real life. Daenerys was used for 67 baby girls in 2013 while…
Daffodil
Flower name, from Greek
"asphodel"
Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.…