Animal Names for Girls

Arley is a fast-rising surname-name for girls, and Arlington isn't far behind.

Barb is a midcentury nickname name that, like Deb and Sue, feels terminally dates now. But with the revival of Barbie, Barb may not be far behind.

As with the English-language cartoon Blondie, more a description than a name.

Brizo was a minor Greek goddess who was known as a protector of fishermen, sailors, and mariners. She was worshipped primarily by the women of Delos, who set out food offerings in small boats.

Channary, a sweet and preppy sounding name with a lovely lunar meaning, belongs to a character in the Lunar Chronicles series. Her relatives Levana and Selene have similarly moon-inspired monikers.

The Icelandic transcription of Emilia, pronounced with an emphasis on the first syllable.

Also spelled Bethia and Bithiah, this Old Testament name could wear well today. Bethea might make an original way to honor an ancestral Elizabeth or get to the nickname Beth.

Boyish diminutive of Augusta, Augustina or August for a girl.

A lovely international version of the dated Karen, also spelled Karoun.