Animal Names for Babies

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.

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.

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

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.

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

Turkish boy name with an adorable meaning.

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

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.

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.

You've got the red-nosed reindeer to transcend, but there are other distinguished personages named Rudolph, Rudolf, and Rudy.

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

Owls are revered and feared in Cherokee culture, thought of as witches in disguise. Uguku is one of multiple owl names in the Cherokee language. It is onomatopoetic with the owl's calls.

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

Doubtful if a child would appreciate being given such a horsy name.

This striking mini-name comes with a fierce animal edge — vuk is the Serbian word for "wolf".

Faigel is a secret nature name deriving from the Yiddish word for "bird". Variants include Faiga and Faige.

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.

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.

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

nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.