An Albanian word name with spiky yet playful sounds, Bilbil ultimately derives from the Arabic bulbul, meaning "nightingale". It is used as a masculine name in Albania, however in the Philippines, it is used as slang for love handles.

Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.

Mama's boy.

A common animal name in Finland, it could work as an alternative to Otto or Otis.

This animal-themed name is among the most popular for girls in contemporary Israel. Parents who want to move beyond the mega-popular Aliyah and sisters might want to consider Ayala. The male form is Ayal.

Stuffy presidential choice: consider Hayes instead.

Hippolyte is the name of an Amazonian princess AND her son, both unfortunate mythical figures. The name Hippolyte, later borne by several saints, is a not an uncommon boys' name in France, but has barely set foot on American soil and is unlikely to do so. It was the middle name of famed French playwright Jean Giraudoux.

Several animal names, from Fox to Wolf and even to Tiger, ccan work, but Cougar should stay in its cage. Even John Mellencamp has dropped it.

An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation.

An eider is a sea duck whose feathers make ultra-soft eiderdown.

Works better as a full name than Arnie does as a nickname.

Taurean likely derives from the Latin 'taurus' meaning 'bull,' and relates to the astrological sign Taurus (April 20-May 20). The name emerged in usage primarily in the 1970s and gained modest popularity through the 1990s in the United States. The astrological connection gives the name a cosmic significance that appeals to parents interested in zodiac associations. The suffix '-ean' creates a masculine-sounding name with a classical feel, similar to names like Julian or Adrian. Taurean has a distinctive sound and spelling that set it apart from more common names while remaining relatively straightforward to pronounce. The bull symbolism may also suggest strength and steadfastness, traditional masculine virtues that might add to the name's appeal. While never among the most popular names, Taurean has maintained consistent usage across diverse communities, particularly among those drawn to names with celestial or astrological connections.

The brightest star in Ursa Major, this is one of the major navigational stars used by ships.

Much more niche and obviously Germanic than its anglicised cousins Everard and Everett, but with the same strong meaning. Eberhard is hardly ever used in the US - it's only made the charts once so far, back in 1918.

Nature girl played by Audrey Hepburn in "Green Mansions," it now has an old-style bohemian feel.

Buffaloes are honored in Cherokee culture, as they were notoriously difficult to hunt yet an important food source.

A too-literal spin on Owen.

Authentic Gaelic name with pronunciation problems in the US. In Scotland Eachann has been anglicized as Hector, not because of its sound, but because the Trojan hero Hector had the reputation as a mighty horseman.

The most famous Lautaro was a leader of the indigenous resistance against the Spanish in Chile in the sixteenth century. The name is still used by modern South Americans, including soccer player Lautaro Martínez.

This simple name has an animal meaning, like many Native American names, and can be used for either sex.