Animal Names for Girls

Melodious and unusual form of a name with an uncountable number of variations. Many will understand it as the more down-to-earth Annalee.

Eisele was originally a nickname for the Old German given name Isenhart, which derived from Isenlin — a nickname for a blacksmith.

There is some controversy over the origin and meaning of this name, though most reputable sources define it as a Hindi name meaning kindness or compassion. Also spelled, Daia, other sources say it may mean "joy" or be a Hebrew name with the meaning "bird of prey". It has recently been made familiar through the character of Daya Diaz on Orange is the New Black .

Sweet old-fashioned nickname name that could make a comeback in the wake of Sadie et al. Famous bearers include author Dodie Smith, who wrote The Hundred and One Dalmatians and I Capture the Castle.

An unusual old school name which is made more modern by that fashionable El- beginning.

Abbie is a gently old-fashioned nickname name that owes its rising popularity to Top 10 Abigail. Abby may be the more usual spelling today.

Modern, mini nickname for Rebecca, much fresher than Becca or Becky.

Somewhat light and silly on its own.

Eliška is warm and friendly, in the Misha, Sasha mode.

The middle name of the Travoltas' Ella, this French color alternative hasn't caught on with many other parents.

The final e introduces pronunciation questions. Is Eleanor pronounced just like Eleanor, or is it the more elaborate el-LAY-ah-nor? Or something else?

An ancient name soiled by toilet paper association.

Aline may have originated as a short form of Adeline in the Middle Ages, but it may also be a variation of the Irish Aileen or Scottish Eileen. Aline dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1950s. Fewer than 40 baby girls were named Aline in the US last year.

This name for the sweetbriar shrub is a bit too reminiscent of eggplant.

This name of a river in Wales makes a unique option for either gender.

This sprightly Irish mythology name would make an attention-grabbing choice.

Although Amos is experiencing somewhat of a revival among baby boys, it feels even fresher when applied as a girl name.

Once unique to the Zappa family, now you can have your own little prima donna.

Although she declared her independence as far back as the reign of Elizabeth I--Good Queen Bess, Bess now sounds less passé than Beth or Betsy.