Animal Names for Babies

If you feel a burning need to gussy up Ray -- think again.

Used for a character in the animated fantasy series, The Owl House, Eberwolf combines two animal related names together.

This Thai nature name is closely associated with popular young Thai-Chinese actress Pimnitchakun Bumrungkit, who uses it as her nom de guerre.

Sounds more like a car than a baby name. Some sources related it to the English surname Carter, which would be more stylish these days.

Shakespeare's classic drunken fool. In fact, this name, carried to Britain by the Normans, was quite popular until it was brought into disrepute by the low-life character who haunts taverns with Falstaff in Shakespeare's history plays.

A striking Nordic name with ancient roots, Svala (and its less common variant form Svale) derive from the Old Norse name for the swallow. This could be a great choice for nature lovers and fans of Edith Piaf (piaf being a term for a swallow).

Not one of the five hundred names of Muhammad, but that of his uncle.

Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable.

Brittle.

Derived from the Greek moschos meaning "calf, young bull", this unusual name could work particularly well for a Taurus baby. Borne by an Ancient Greek tragic poet and by a 1st Century physician, it's not to be confused with Italian Moschino, meaning "fly".

This variation of the surname Loeb works even better than the original as a first name, though any child named Loew will inevitably have to endure a lifetime's worth of "high and...." jokes. Other leonine options: Leopold or Lionel.

Fur names. We don't think so.

Once associated with the first bride on "Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire", Darva is a Slavic name with a strong sound and sweet meaning.

In Cherokee culture, elk symbolize strength, agility, and masculinity.

A peaceful Dutch name that many English speakers will find tough to pronounce.

Nature inspired and regal, the name Shahin derives from the Persian name for a Barbary falcon, which itself originates from the word shah meaning "king".

Rhythmic and powerful, if you don't mind the nickname Vern.

Obscure, though legitimate, name that could be used to honor a relative named Barton or Martin.