Animal Names for Babies

Animal names for babies include the obvious, such as Robin or Fox, and names with secret animal meanings, such as Paloma (which means dove) or Arthur (bear).

Animal names have become wildly fashionable for babies, especially in their blatant form. Bear, Fox, Hawk, and Wolf are all bounding up the charts for boys, while bird names Wren, Birdie, and Lark are reaching new heights for girls.

Animal names are a subset of the ever-widening world of nature names. While many traditional names carry animal meanings -- the Old Testament Rachel means ewe, for instance, while the royal Philip means horse lover -- the newest and arguably coolest animal names are unique choices such as Wolf, Birdie, and Bear.

This list of baby names with animal meanings contains both those that announce themselves clearly and those whose animal meanings are more hidden. The following range of animal baby names would be perfect for your wild child, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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