Names That Mean Fox
Updated Thu Sep 14 2023
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There aren't too many names that mean fox, but it's a strong meaning for a name. Animal names for babies are popular these days, and Fox is one of the best.
If you like fox as a name meaning but want to move beyond these names, you might investigate names that mean clever or names that mean orange, the color of the fox's coat.
All the names meaning fox are here, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.
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- Todd
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fox"Description:
A 1970s beach boy surfing buddy of Scott, Brad, and Chad, Todd is given to relatively few babies these days.
- Fennec
Origin:
Animal nameMeaning:
"fox"Description:
The name of an adorably small, big-eared fox native to Africa would make an inspired choice for a little boy -- though confusion with Hunger Games name Finnick is all but certain. Given the rise of animal names and the fashionability of names that start with F among the leading baby name trends, Fennec may find more favor.
- Fox
Origin:
Animal nameMeaning:
"fox"Description:
Fox is a fast-rising name for boys, initially popularized by the character Fox Mulder on The X Files, and recently resurged by the TV show's revival.It was reported that the TV character's first name was not a tribute to the Fox network which aired The X-Files, as often assumed; show creator Chris Carter said he had a childhood friend named Fox.
On a little girl, Fox would be a tailored and fiery choice.
- Inali
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"black fox"Description:
One of a handful of Cherokee names meaning "black fox," along with Enoli and Inola.
- Inola
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"black fox"Description:
One of three Cherokee names with the same meaning, along with Inali and Enoli, both male names.
- Voss
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"fox"Description:
Voss is a German name, that is seen in Norway and Australia (in the former it is associated with a region, in the latter it is associated with the protagonist of Patrick White's novel by the same name). Voss is an interesting alternative to Fox.
- Renard
Origin:
French word nameMeaning:
"fox"
- Foxe
Origin:
Animal nameMeaning:
"fox"Description:
Spelling challenge.
- Tsula
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"fox"Description:
In Cherokee, TS is pronounced like a J, which may lead to some pronunciation confusion. Nevertheless, Tsula is an appealing choice.
- Enoli
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"black fox"Description:
Perky Cherokee boy name with a great meaning. Foxes symbolize cleverness and playfulness in Cherokee culture.
- Foxton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fox town"Description:
A rare English place name and surname that gives hipster nature name Fox a more preppy, refined twist.
- Foxen
Origin:
English occupational name or surnameMeaning:
"fox"Description:
Intriguing possibility if you want an animal name that's more than an animal name.