Animal Names for Girls

  1. Belig
    • Origin:

      Mongolian name meaning "clever, wise"
    • Meaning:

      "clever, wise"
    • Description:

      Similar to the Turkish name Bilge (Bil-jeh), which has the same meaning.
  2. Bennath
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "blessing"
    • Description:

      Many Cornish names in use today are taken directly from the dictionary, as is the case with Bennath, a noun meaning "blessing." Despite its similarity to the male name Bennett, Bennath is most commonly used among baby girls.
  3. Ailís
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "noble"
    • Description:

      This pretty Irish form of Alice is also found in its anglicized form: Ailish.
  4. Devony
    • Origin:

      Variation of place-name Devon or invented name
    • Description:

      Devony is a highly unusual girls' name that is occasionally found. While there were no baby girls named Devony on record in recent years, the name has been used over time for a handful of females. It may be a variation of the British county name Devon or a made-up name. Pronunciation follows the same rhythm as Stephanie.
  5. Alandra
    • Cheyanne
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Cheyenne
      • Description:

        This is a variation of Cheyenne that is slipping in the popularity list toward obscurity..
    • Eldra
      • Origin:

        Romani
      • Description:

        Welsh Romani harpist Eldra Roberts is the best-known bearer of this rare El- name.
    • Brycin
      • Origin:

        Celtic, female variation of Brice
      • Meaning:

        "bright strength"
      • Description:

        Slightly awkward girl's version of a straightforward male name.
    • Agnis
      • Charisma
        • Origin:

          Word name
        • Description:

          Trying to imbue your child with charisma at birth involves a certain degree of chutzpah. It was brought into the mix by ex. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Charisma Carpenter, who was named after an Avon perfume.
      • Emelda
        • Dublin
          • Origin:

            Irish place name
          • Meaning:

            "dark pool"
          • Description:

            The city name Dublin ultimately derived from Irish elements dubh, meaning "dark," and lind, "pool." The dark pool in question was a tidal pool behind Dublin Castle.
        • Believe
          • Origin:

            English word name
          • Meaning:

            "accept something as true"
          • Description:

            One of the spiritual word names that parents started to use in the 2010s.
        • Cachet
          • Origin:

            French
          • Meaning:

            "prestigious, desirable"
          • Description:

            Cachet is one of those word names -- Cliché is the most egregious example -- that sounds lovely but seems slightly ridiculous when taken literally.
        • Aoibhin
          • Origin:

            Irish
          • Meaning:

            "beautiful sheen"
          • Description:

            A slimmed down spelling of the more traditional Aiobheann. It's a beautiful name, but the spelling might throw some non-Irish natives off.
        • Elísa
          • Origin:

            Icelandic form of Elisa
          • Meaning:

            "pledged to God"
          • Description:

            Popular in Iceland, this name ultimately derives from Elizabeth.
        • Akerke
          • Origin:

            Kazakh
          • Meaning:

            "white darling"
          • Description:

            Sweet Kazakh name also spelled Aqerke.
        • Beacon
          • Origin:

            English word name
          • Meaning:

            "signal light"
          • Description:

            This word name shines bright and comes with the nickname Bea.
        • Avayah
          • Origin:

            English
          • Meaning:

            "life"
          • Description:

            An elaboration on popular Ava which was chosen by YouTubers the Banks family in 2019, and subsequently became the fastest rising girl name of the following year.
        • Daija
          • Origin:

            French variations of DÉJa
          • Description:

            See DEJA.