Animal Names for Girls

Astrape and Bronte are twin goddesses representing lightning and thunder in Greek mythology. The sisters would carry Zeus's thunderbolts.

Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.

This charming West African mini name fits in with the other similarly short names that are all the rage right now. Ayo is enjoying new visibility thanks to actress Ayo Edebiri, star of TV's The Bear.

The ie ending injects this late 20th century favorite with a bit of late 19th century charm. But not quite enough to make it a good 21st century choice.

Clelie or Clélie is the French form of the interesting and little-used Roman name Clelia.

If Ayla is losing her spark as she shoots up the popularity charts, Ayça might catch your eye.

This ferocious and fuzzy animal name has started to see some use among baby girls, particularly as a middle name. Reporter Katy Tur has a daughter named Eloise Judy Bear.

A Roman forename, and later family name, used for both sexes in ancient times (but more commonly men).

Authentic African name that blipped in popularity a few years ago when hip-hop singer Ashanti first arrived on the scene.

Dropping the H off hot surnames gets you a whole new name. The trend is multiplying: Hadley becomes Adley, Harley become Arley, Harlow becomes Arlowe, and now Halston becomes Alston.