Animal Names for Babies

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

Sylvester's iconic surname is beginning to catch the attention of parents having sons. In a recent year, seven baby boys were given the name.

Turkish boy name with an adorable meaning.

Sacagawea (or, sometimes, Sakakawea or Sacajawea) was a Lemhi Shoshone woman who was instrumental to the Lewis and Clark Expedition across what is now the western part of the USA. She traveled thousands of miles with the men, helping to make contact with local indigenous populations and providing valuable information about the natural history of the region.

Charming Gallic possibility but with some obvious playground problems.

Native to america, the coyote has long been associated with danger and independence. Has some teasing potential thanks to 2000 film Coyote Ugly but it is certainly a strong statement name for American nature lovers.

Two completely different images come from its national pronunciations -- BOY-err or boy-AY -- the latter giving it an effete French accent.

A dapper English surname derived from the Old English personal name Hunwine "bear friend", which comes with winning nickname Win.

This Late Roman name is little-used in modern times, though the feminine forms Feline and Felina are popular in Europe. While some relate it to the happy-go-lucky Felix, it actually has a cat-like meaning. St. Felinus is a legendary third-century martyr.

Asella is ultimately derived from the Latin word asinus, meaning "donkey." As a word, asella would have been used to refer to a small female donkey.

Traditional Cherokee choice that would make a one-of-a-kind baby name today.

The given name of Conocotocko II, or Standing Turkey, a Cherokee chief in the 18th century. He advised the tribe to go to war against the then-colonies of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Suggests the salty, windswept air of the seashore.

In Cherokee culture, elk symbolize strength, agility, and masculinity.

Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.

If you feel a burning need to gussy up Ray -- think again.

Although the name Jabiru is indelibly associated with Australia (it is the name of a town in Northern Territory, Australia and also a type of stork), it is not an Aboriginal name, as is often thought.

Owls are very important to the Cherokee people — folklore associates them with warfare.

Drover, an ancient occupational surname, is right in step with today's styles and would make a distinctive choice. Drover and brothers are fresh updates of such now-widely-used names as Carter and Cooper.

The white winged stallion in Greek mythology who sprang from the blood of Medusa when she was beheaded by Perseus. Pegasus was ridden by the hero Bellerophon in his fight against the Chimera. The name may derive from the Greek for "from a water spring"; according to legend, a spring burst forth wherever Pegasus struck the earth with a hoof. So as well as being an animal name and a mythological name, you might consider this one of the names meaning water.