{"id":2081,"date":"2022-04-13T11:28:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T11:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=2081"},"modified":"2023-02-06T14:30:59","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T14:30:59","slug":"baby-names-inspired-by-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/parenting\/baby-names-inspired-by-animals","title":{"rendered":"Baby Names Inspired By Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you an animal lover and kinda want to name your baby after one? Well, you are in the right place! In this article you will discover a wide range of baby names inspired by animals<\/strong> – and some you would never have expected.<\/p>\n

It’s important to remember that it can\u2019t be any old animal you name your baby after. Imagine a baby called Dolphin\u2026? Jokes aside, most names are inspired\u00a0<\/em>by animals, so they won\u2019t actually be called an animal unless you want that!<\/p>\n

But if you are looking for that, then we\u2019ve curated a list just for you on animal baby names<\/a>. Bring the\u00a0wild\u00a0<\/em>side to your newborn and well, it\u2019ll be cute, won\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Baby Boy Names Inspired by Animals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Arne<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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An Old Norse name that means \u2018eagle\u2019, which is still popular in Scandinavia!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Bear<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Of course, this is a cute name and has grown in popularity from celebrities like Cheryl Cole\u2019s son and Bear Grylls (although his name is actually Edward.)<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Buck<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Meaning a male deer. A popular name for baby boys in the US!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Drake<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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We all know the famous rapper Drake, but did you know it also means \u2018male duck\u2019 or in Old Norse, it means \u2018snake\u2019?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Griffin<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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We know this is a mythical creature, but it\u2019s still a fun name! The animal in question is part eagle, part lion!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Finch<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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This can be a unisex name and it\u2019s named after a cute bird.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Jonah<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A Hebrew name for \u2018dove\u2019. A symbol of peace.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Leo<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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According to the Chinese zodiac sign<\/a>, Leo means \u2018lion\u2019. A powerful name for your baby boy.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Rudi<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Taken from German<\/a> origins, Rudi means \u2018famous wolf\u2019!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Tipu<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A Hindi name meaning \u2018tiger\u2019. It\u2019s cute, right?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Baby Girl Names Inspired by Animals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Ayala<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A name from Hebrew origin, that means ‘gazelle’ or ‘deer’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Adolpha<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A unique and quirky name<\/a> from Old German, meaning ‘noble wolf’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Catherine\/Katherine<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Which can be shortened to Cat. And Kitty can also be a nickname for Katherine or even Kat!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Circe<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Meaning ‘bird’. In Greek mythology, Circe was the daughter of Helios (the sun). She was also a sorceress who could turn men into animals with her magic wand!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Fawn<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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An enchanting and fairy-tale-like name. It means ‘deer’ and it’s perfect for your baby girls!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Garcia<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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from Spanish and Portuguese origins, Garcia means ‘bear’!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Leona<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A perfect name for a ‘lioness’!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Pippa<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Meaning lover of horses. Do you think your baby girl will grow up to love horses?<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Tora<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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From Japanese origin, Tora, means ‘tiger’.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Wren<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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This is a unisex name, with the meaning of ‘songbird’. A cute name for a cute baby!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Violet<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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An English name derived from Latin meaning \u2018purple\u2019. Violet is also from the Latin word \u2018viola\u2019 meaning purple.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Adelaide<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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An old German name meaning \u2018noble-natured\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Yuka<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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A Japanese name meaning \u2018fragrance\u2019. In the Inuit culture, Yuka also means \u2018a bright star\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Celebrities Who Used Animals As Inspiration For Their Baby’s Name<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Macklemore & Tricia –\u00a0Collette Koala<\/em><\/p>\n

Zoey Deschanel & Jacob –\u00a0Elisie Otter & Charlie Wolf<\/em><\/p>\n

Nicole Richie & Joel Madden –\u00a0Sparrow James<\/em><\/p>\n

Kate Winslet & Ned –\u00a0Bear Blaze<\/em><\/p>\n

Bryan Adams –\u00a0Mirabella Bunny Adams<\/em><\/p>\n

Erykah Badu & The D.O.C –\u00a0Puma Sabti Curry<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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A lot of interesting names, but there’s one thing for sure, you’ll always remember them!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re still in search of a baby name, check out our other baby name articles on our Parenting<\/a> page. We don’t just have a diverse range of baby names articles here, we also have parenting advice, inspiration and FAQs!<\/p>\n

From money & finance<\/a> tips like the best savings accounts for kids<\/a> & premium bonds for children,<\/a> to a broad range of food & eating<\/a> recipes and techniques like Baby-led weaning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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