Animal Names for Babies

Used as a name as well as a compound in many Cherokee words, including the clan name Anitsiskwa, or "Bird Clan."

Tsiskwa

One of a handful of Cherokee names meaning "black fox," along with Enoli and Inola.

Inali

Owls are revered and feared in Cherokee culture, thought of as witches in disguise. Uguku is one of multiple owl names in the Cherokee language. It is onomatopoetic with the owl's calls.

Uguku

The given name of Conocotocko II, or Standing Turkey, a Cherokee chief in the 18th century. He advised the tribe to go to war against the then-colonies of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Kanagagota

A Top 20 name in Iceland with a lupine meaning.

Úlfur

The Icelandic word for "hawk" and recent addition to the Icelandic name pool. It was derived from the Old Norse word haukr, also meaning "hawk."

Haukur

Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon.

Usagi

Strong Japanese unisex choice. Dragons are a symbol of power in Japan.

Ryuko

Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.

Rini

Iguttaq

Sîktogeja

Kihêw

Ulfhild

Úlfr

This unique and enchanting name is very popular in the Basque Country. As a first name, Uxue derives from the town of Ujué and has religious significance: according to legend, the town was founded after a dove led a shepherd to an image of the Virgin Mary hidden in the rocks.

Uxue

A unisex name of Sanskrit origin, this name — along with its other forms, Ashwin and Ashwina — are used in many languages across the Indian subcontinent. It is associated with the Ashvins, the twin Hindu gods of sunrise and sunset, and Ashvini, the first star that appears in the sky and makes up part of the Aries constellation. The name means "possessed of horses" from the Sanskrit aśvin, though other sources link it to light. Bridgerton and Sex Education star Simone Ashley has Ashwini as a middle name, while Indian actress Ashwini Kalsekar and Indian politician Ashwini Vaishnaw bear it as a first name.

Ashwini

A unisex name of Sanskrit origin, this name — along with its other forms, Ashwin and Ashwina — are used in many languages across the Indian subcontinent. It is associated with the Ashvins, the twin Hindu gods of sunrise and sunset, and Ashvini, the first star that appears in the sky and makes up part of the Aries constellation. 
 
The name means "possessed of horses" from the Sanskrit aśvin, though other sources link it to light. 
 
Bridgerton and Sex Education star Simone Ashley has Ashwini as a middle name, while Indian actress Ashwini Kalsekar and Indian politician Ashwini Vaishnaw bear it as a first name.

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

Eberwolf

Gopal is an alternative form of Gopala, meaning "cow protector", making it a significant name within Hinduism in which cows are considered sacred. It was also the name of the 8th century founder and ruler of the Pala Empire in Bengal and of a medieval Indian mathematician. 

Gopal

Another name for the Hindu god Krishna, Gopala means "cow protector", making it a significant name within Hinduism in which cows are considered sacred. It was also the name of the 8th century founder and ruler of the Pala Empire in Bengal and of a medieval Indian mathematician. 
 
Gopal is another form of the name.

Gopala

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 

 Wren, Birdie, and Lark are reaching new heights for girls.

Animal names are a subset of the ever-widening world of 

. 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 

 are unique choices such as Wolf, Birdie, and Bear.

 contains both those that announce themselves clearly and those whose animal meanings are more hidden. This range of animal baby names would be perfect for your wild child.

Animal Names for Babies - boy names and girl names with animal meanings, including Wolf, Bear, and Wren (Page 27)