Animal Related Names

Niabi

Native American, Osage

"fawn"

Strong and rhythmic American Indian name.

Oriole

Latin

"golden"

A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this…

Orlenda

Orlenda is a feminine name with Romance language roots, possibly derived from Latin and Spanish influences. It appears to be related to Orlando (the masculine form) and may share origins with names…

Orsa

Italian variation of Ursula

"little female bear"

The advantage of Orsa over the arguably-more-attractive Ursula is that it breaks the tie to the hideous she-witch of The Little Mermaid. Orsa definitely feels more ready for modern life now that…

Orseline

Orseline is a feminine name of French origin, believed to be a variant of Ursula or possibly related to the French word 'ourse' meaning 'female bear.' The name carries an elegant, antique quality…

Ovidia

Feminine variation of Ovidius, Roman family name

"shepherd or sheep"

Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known in Spain and Portugal. Ovida is…

Pakuna

Native American, Miwok

"deer jumping as she runs downhill"

Unusual and lithe.

Palila

Hawaiian

"a bird"

Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P .

Pana

Pana is a concise feminine name with global connections. In Hawaiian culture, it can relate to 'pana wai' meaning 'freshwater spring,' conveying purity and life-giving qualities. In Greek, it has…

Panya

African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of Stephania

"mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one"

Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.

Pari

Iranian/Persian

"fairy"

Simple yet meaningful Iranian name that would make an excellent import to the English-speaking world.

Philippa

Greek, feminine variation of Philip

"lover of horses"

Philippa is a prime example of a boy's name adapted for girls that was common as crumpets in Cornwall, but rarely heard stateside. That was before the advent of royal sister-in-law Philippa…