Baby Name Meanings · Nature, Place and Word Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Cherokee
"black fox"
One of a handful of Cherokee names meaning "black fox," along with Enoli and Inola.
"hooting owl"
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.
"standing turkey"
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.
Icelandic form of Ulf, Scandinavian
"wolf"
A Top 20 name in Iceland with a lupine meaning.
Icelandic
"hawk"
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."
Japanese
"rabbit"
Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon .
"dragon child"
Strong Japanese unisex choice. Dragons are a symbol of power in Japan.
"little bunny"
Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.
Inuktitut
"bumblebee"
Nakoda
Cree
"eagle"
Old Danish and Swedish
"wolf battle"
Old Norse
Basque, place name
"dove"
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…
Variation of Ashwin, Sanskrit
"possessed of horses"
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…
Germanic, pop culture
"boar wolf"
Used for a character in the animated fantasy series, The Owl House , Eberwolf combines two animal related names together.
Sanskrit, Hindi
"cow protector"
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…
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…
Arabic
"leopard, panther, cheetah"
An animal related name, associated with strength, Fahadah is the feminine form of Fahad, derived from the Arabic fahd which can refer to a variety of big cats. It may indicate someone who owns or…
