We round up the top animal-inspired baby names for your new bundle of joy.
Whether your baby is soon to be born or has just arrived in the big world, it is now time to decide on a name. Every baby has a unique character and there’s no better way to show that than by giving them a name that they can live up to.
When talking about how parents chose their baby’s name, inspiration often comes from past family members to favourite celebrities. However, it’s not everyday that you’ll hear someone being inspired by animals. But if it works for Cheryl and Liam Payne, who are we to judge, eh?
Speed, beauty, courage, strength- characteristics of animals that all parents would want their baby to have. So for all you animal lovers, look no further as we have compiled a list of the top animal-inspired baby names just for you.
Top Animal Inspired Names For Baby Boy
Bear
Origin: English
Meaning: Animal Name
Drake
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Dragon, Snake
Wolf
Origin: Jewish/German
Meaning: Short for Wolfgang.
Leo
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lion
Hector
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Horse
Lionel
Origin: French
Meaning: Young lion
Marshall
Origin: Old Scottish
Meaning: Love of horses.
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Top Animal Inspired Names For Your Baby Girl
Yara
Origin: Brazilian
Meaning: Small butterfly
Raven
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Black bird
Kitty
Origin: Irish Given Name
Meaning: Usually short for Kathleen or Catherine.
Beverly
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Beaver stream, Meadow
Tora
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Tiger
Kimana
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Butterfly
Ariel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Lion of God
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