Animal Names for Girls

Alzophine

Creole

Though this feminine name does not see much usage these days, its zippy Z and Cajun roots could help place it on the shortlists of some modern parents.

Ama

Ewe, Akan, Ghanaian, Cherokee

"born on Saturday; water"

Ama is a day name used by the Akan people of Ghana for girls born on Saturday. Names that reference a baby's birth by day of the week, time of day, or season of the year are common in many African…

Aleczandra

Aleczandra is a distinctive, elaborate spelling variant of Alexandra, which derives from Greek elements meaning "defender of mankind." This creative spelling incorporates both the "cz" phonetic…

Amabel

Latin

"lovable"

Amabel is an older name than Annabel and a lot more distinctive. Amabel was a very common name in the twelfth and thirteen centuries, then was revived during the nineteenth century British fad for…

Amabella

Latin

"lovable"

Amabella is an elaboration of Amabel, a popular medieval name. Neil Gaiman and Liane Moriarty used Amabella as a character name in their novels, The Graveyard Book and Big Little Lies , respectively.

Amabelle

Variation of Amabel

This unusual Belle name just might have a chance at greater visibility in this era of all names bell-related, from Queen Isabella to the upwardly mobile Belle and Annabelle to -- why not-- Amabelle.

Aeran

Aeran is a feminine name with Celtic origins, particularly associated with Irish heritage. It likely derives from the Celtic word 'aer' meaning 'east' or possibly from early Irish elements relating…

Amada

Feminine variation of Amado, Spanish

"loved"

Amada is an unusual Spanish name that's becoming more famous thanks to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who named their second daughter Amada Lee and their first Esmeralda Amada. Amada was also the name…

Amadea

Latin

"lover of God"

Amadea is a strong and musical feminine form of Amadeus, as in Mozart. In more conservative times, Amadea might have seemed too strange for use on a contemporary baby, but by today's sensibility, it…

Amadee

Amadee is a feminine name with French origins, though it can also be used as a variant spelling of the masculine Amadeus. Derived from Latin elements meaning "love" or "beloved of God," Amadee…

Amadi

African

"free man"

Though this is traditionally a male name, it can work for a girl in our culture. Might also be considered a short form of the Italian Amadea.

Amadia

Amadia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Latin 'amare' meaning 'to love,' suggesting qualities of affection and warmth. Alternatively, it could be…

Amadita

Amadita is a feminine name that functions as a Spanish diminutive of Amada, meaning "beloved" or "loved one." The addition of the diminutive suffix "-ita" adds a sense of endearment and affection to…

Amadora

Amadora is a beautiful feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins. It derives from the word "amador," meaning "lover" or "one who loves," with the feminine ending added. The name essentially…

Alecxis

Alecxis is an uncommon feminine name representing a creative alternate spelling of Alexis, which derives from Greek meaning 'defender' or 'helper.' The distinctive 'cx' combination gives this…

Amahia

Variation of Amaia, Spanish or Basque

"high place or end"

This Amaia variant is more common in Puerto Rico than in the rest of the US combined.

Alectrona

Greek

"rooster, morning"

A minor Greek sun goddess with a beautiful and electrifying name.

Amaiah

Amaiah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially derived from Hebrew 'Amaya' meaning 'night rain' or as a variant of 'Amaya' with roots in Basque culture meaning 'the end' or…

Amaiia

Variation of Amaia, Spanish or Basque

"high place or end"

This form of Amaia, with two Is, is a Top 100 name in Puerto Rico.

Aer

Aer is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin word for 'air' or 'atmosphere,' suggesting qualities of freedom, lightness, and invisibility yet…