Animal Names for Girls

Afiya

Swahili, Tanzanian, Arabic

A Swahili name that travels light — Afiya could easily be worn in many cultures around the globe.

Adalind

Germanic

"noble shield"

An even more unusual alternative to the fashionable Adeline and Adelaide, Adalind comes from the same Ancient Germanic root adal , meaning "noble". Adalind Schade is a character on the popular NBC…

Abichayil

Abichayil is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, combining elements of the names Abigail and Chayil. In Hebrew tradition, "chayil" means "strength" or "valor," while "Abi" can mean "father of" or…

Abagael

Abagael is a feminine name that represents a distinctive spelling variant of Abigail, which derives from the Hebrew name 'Avigayil,' meaning 'my father's joy' or 'source of joy.' This particular…

Aamber

Aamber represents a creative spelling variation of the more traditional Amber. The doubled 'A' gives this feminine name a distinctive appearance while maintaining the same pronunciation. Originally…

Afifa

Afia

African

"born on Friday"

This variant of the more-difficult Afua, from the Akan language of what is now Ghana in West Africa, is a traditional "day name" that can make a perfectly pretty modern choice.

Adalina

Adalina is a feminine name with Germanic roots, derived from the name Adelaide, which means 'noble' or 'nobility.' This elegant name combines the classic appeal of Ada with the lyrical ending -lina,…

Affton

Affton is an uncommon feminine name of English origin, likely derived from a surname or place name. The most well-known Affton is a community in St. Louis County, Missouri, which may serve as…

Affrikah

Affrikah represents a creative spelling variation referencing the continent of Africa. The doubled 'f' and the ending 'h' create a distinctive spelling while maintaining the phonetic pronunciation of…

Adalin

Adalin is a feminine name with Germanic roots, related to the noble name Adelaide, meaning "noble" or "nobility." It combines the classic element "adal" (noble) with a softer, more contemporary…

Abiah

Hebrew

"God is my father"

Abiah is a Biblical name that appears for both female and male figures. It may be considered the same as the name Abijah in the Bible; one female Abijah was a queen and ancestor of Christ. Abiah may…

Affrika

Affrika is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of 'Africa,' the continent name derived from Latin 'Africus.' This alternative spelling with doubled letters may…

Affrie

Affrie is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to the Old German name 'Affra' or serving as a unique variant of 'Affery,' which may connect to the Latin 'africus' meaning 'from…

Adalie

Variation of Adelie or Adalia

"noble; God is just"

Akin to Ada, Adeline, and Adele, Adalie is one of many names to derive from the Old German element adal . Musical and lively, and less popular than its many of its sisters, Adalie was given to around…

Affricah

Affricah is a rare feminine name with roots potentially connected to the African continent. This distinctive spelling variation adds an exotic touch to the geographical reference. The name likely…

Affrica

Manx

Affrica has long been a popular name on the Isle of Man, where long ago there was a Princess named Affrica.

Adalida

Adalida is a feminine name with Spanish or possibly Basque origins. It may be related to the Germanic name Adelaide, which means 'noble kind' or 'noble nature,' derived from the elements 'adal'…

Abia

Arabic

"great"

Simple plus unusual is a winning combination.

Abad

Abad is an unusual feminine usage of what is traditionally a masculine name with Arabic and Hebrew roots. In its original context, Abad means 'eternal' or 'forever' in Arabic, while in Hebrew it can…