Animal Names for Girls

The Finnish translation of Elvira, a Spanish name that ultimately derives from the Gothic name Guilvira.

Feminine form of Desiderio, borne by a 19th-century queen of Sweden, the wife of Karl XIV.

A unisex name used among the Urhobo people of Southern Nigeria.

Breezy and flyaway.

One of the many unusual avian names, Avianca is the name of the official airline of Colombia.

Arkadina was thrust into the limelight as one of the (many) middle names of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson's little girl. The Slavic or Russian feminine form of Arkady, which is derived from the ancient Greek name Arkadios, is the equivalent of the English Arcadia -- a heavenly place. For most English speakers, the Arcadia form would be more compatible.

A variation on Emmeline, Ameline has not experienced nearly the same level of success in the US, though it was given to five girls in 2015. Whereas Emmeline lends itself to trendy nicknames Emme and Emmy, Ameline has a clearer path to the dated Amy.