Animal Names for Girls

  1. Danai
    • Agacia
      • Origin:

        Variation of Agatha, Greek
      • Meaning:

        "good woman"
      • Description:

        With so many A-beginning names finding their way into style, Agacia is one unusual choice that could get more attention. It's part Agatha, part Acacia, and quite intriguing.
    • Aracelis
      • Army
        • Origin:

          Variation of Armie, English word name from French "military land force; soldier"
        • Meaning:

          "military land force; soldier"
        • Description:

          Whether you consider it a word name or a spelling variation of Armie, this name maintains its meaning. Jill Wagner used it for her daughter in 2020.
      • Angélique
        • Origin:

          French variation of Angelica
        • Description:

          Proof that a name can be too feminine.
      • Christen
        • Origin:

          Variation of Christina
        • Meaning:

          "a Christian"
        • Description:

          Christina who decided, at the last minute, she'd rather be Kristen.
      • Aiday
        • Origin:

          Kazakh
        • Meaning:

          "moon child"
        • Description:

          Youthful Kazakh name derived from the Turkic word for moon, ay.
      • Cindi
        • Amybeth
          • Origin:

            English, compound name
          • Meaning:

            "beloved + pledged to god"
          • Description:

            A pretty combination of Amy and Beth, borne by Anne with an E actress Amybeth McNulty. It gives Little Women and vintage vibes.
        • Ekko
          • Eman
            • Origin:

              Variation of Iman, Arabic
            • Meaning:

              "faith"
            • Description:

              Eman is a spelling variation popular in some European countries of this gender-neutral Arabic name, made most famous by Mrs. David Bowie. In the US, there were about 60 baby girls named Eman last year to 18 boys. The gender balance is more even for Iman.
          • Defiance
            • Origin:

              French
            • Meaning:

              "resistance"
            • Description:

              Could be a modern virtue... or perhaps not for the parents!
          • Aristen
            • Bidu
              • Origin:

                Diminutive of Bridget
              • Meaning:

                "strength, power"
              • Description:

                Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.
            • Alyse
              • Annalyn
                • Banjo
                  • Origin:

                    Word name
                  • Description:

                    Actress Rachel Griffiths made headlines when she chose this musical name for her son, but it's also the name of an Australian poet.
                • Eleocaisa
                  • Efemena
                    • Origin:

                      Urhobo
                    • Meaning:

                      "here is my wealth"
                    • Description:

                      A unisex name used among the Urhobo people of Southern Nigeria.
                  • Anchoret
                    • Origin:

                      English from Welsh
                    • Description:

                      A medieval Anglicization of the Welsh name Angharad, meaning "more love". A possible variant form is Ingaret.