But these days it’s more associated with a certain red-nosed reindeer.Ī type of Marten found in Russia amongst other places and historically prized for its sleek, dark fur. Rosamund is of Old German origin, meaning ‘horse protector’.Ī name of Old German origin meaning ‘famous wolf’. This is of English origin, meaning ‘famous, bright’, but is also the name of the bird with the famous red breast. Typically a boy’s named derived from the bird. Of Old Norse and Old English origin for ‘wolf counsel’, with the wold being considered cunning and crafty. In more recent times, indie musician Kimya Dawson of the Moldy Peaches named her daughter Panda.Ī unisex name of Greek origin meaning ‘dark red’, but it’s also the name of the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes It’s not common but Panda was a name in circulation in the 1960s. Paloma is derived from Latin palumbus which means Dove a universal symbol of peace. Popularised by legendary film director Orson Welles. It’s still rare but getting more popular, from the large wildcat. This is a mixture of Latin and Germanic and means ‘lion-hearted’ or ‘lion strength’. This is literally Latin for ‘lion’, but can also be short for Leonard (see below). Its own right after the colourful crested bird.Ī pet name for Katherine (Greek origin, ‘pure’) but now both a name for a cat and a baby girl. It can be a diminutive of Jason or Jacob but Jay can also be a unisex name in Hector was the Trojan hero of Greek mythology but there is also a Scottish version that comes from the Gaelic name Eachann, meaning ‘horse’ or ‘horse lord’. Okay, this is a mythical creature but as it mixes both an eagle and lion, you get two animals for the price of one. Remember The X-Files? Well paranormal investigator Fox Mulder isn’t the only person with the name, which is still uncommon but has been creeping into use. A drake is also a male duck.Ī boy’s name of Old English origin, meaning ‘boar meadow’. The R&B singer has popularised it but Drake comes from the Old English draca, or Norse draki meaning 'snake' or 'dragon'. The name means ‘bee’ and suggests the industriousness of the worker bee.ĭeryn is an old Welsh name, meaning ‘blackbird.’ Originally a surname taken from the city in England.ĭeborah was a biblical prophetess and heroine of Israel. As well as the fictional Conan the Barbarian, famous bearers of the name include Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle and US talk show host Conan O’Brien.įrom Old Norse meaning ‘deer farm’ or ‘place of deer’. It could mean ‘from Cann’, a place in Dorset, but there may also be an Irish root for ‘young wolf/wolf cub’.Ī masculine name taken from the name for a young male horse.įrom Irish and Gaelic roots meaning ‘wolf’ or ‘hound’. Typically used as a pet name for Catherine (or Kat for Katherine). It started as a nickname for names including Barbara and Bernice but the cute-as-a-button Bunny is now sometimes used in its own right.
Male hares and some other animals are also known as bucks. It can be used as a shortening of Bertha but also literally a nickname for a bird.Īnother name taken from the word for ‘bear’, this one common across Scandinavia.įrom the Old English word buc, meaning a male deer. It derives from Old English, combining befer (‘beaver’) and leah (‘clearing’).īirdie was a popular girls’ name going back to the 1880s. There are plenty of names derived from bears in various languages but Bear itself is now being used, possibly inspired by adventurer Bear Grylls (although his real name is Edward Michael Grylls).Ī girl’s name taken from a surname that was itself originally a place name. One root could be the Latin Artorius, which is of obscure origin, but Arthur could also be from the Celtic artos, meaning ‘bear’.Ī girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning ‘gazelle’ or ‘deer’. Here are 45 animal-inspired baby names to considerĪrne is a name of Old Norse origin, meaning ‘eagle’, which is still popular across Scandinavia. These include modern choices named directlyĪfter animals like Bear and Tiger, as well as lots of traditional names that reference animals in their roots. There are plenty of names inspired by animals to consider as well. Nature can provide a great inspiration if you’re stuck for a baby name.įlower names like Poppy and Iris are a sweet option for girls and natural features like River and Sky provide another option.
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