Fabulous Furs

By fawnd_of_naming

Updated Tue Nov 22 2022

Martin
- Origin:
  Latin
- Meaning:
  "warlike"
- Description:
  Martin is one of those names like Arthur and Vincent and George that is in the process of throwing off its balding middle-aged image to start sounding possible again, used in full without the dated Marty nickname.
Fox
- Origin:
  Animal name
- Description:
  Fox is one animal name backed by a longish tradition, and then popularized via the lead character Fox Mulder on X Files. Fox is simple, sleek, and a little bit wild, and could make an interesting middle name.

Connie
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Constance, English
- Meaning:
  "steadfastness"
- Description:
  Connie is a sweet and charming vintage nickname, which ranks in the top 200 in the UK and has a vintage charm that makes it ready for a comeback in the US as well.
Sable
- Origin:
  English animal name
- Description:
  Sable is often associated with the Dynsaty soap opera, but it is actually a type of animal historically hunted for its fur. Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both associations carry hints of luxury.
Minka
- Origin:
  Polish diminutive of Mina, short form of Wilhelmina, German
- Meaning:
  "resolute protection"
- Description:
  In the contemporary US, Minka attracted notice via actress Minka Kelly, who played the gorgeous Lyla on Friday Night Lights.

Foxy
- Origin:
  Word and animal name
- Description:
  Your teenager will either love you or hate you for choosing this name. Better: Fox.
Ermine
- Origin:
  French
- Meaning:
  "weasel"
- Description:
  Fur names. We don't think so.
Mink

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