Baby Names with Animal Meanings

So the pitter-patter of tiny feet is on the horizon, and you urgently need to find a wonderful baby name rich with meaning? There are many sources of inspiration you can tap into, including the animal kingdom! From furry and feathered friends to scaly and shelled creatures, animals of all stripes can prove fertile ground for the modern baby name hunter.

If you're drawn to the idea of naming your baby boy or girl after an animal, scroll down for a list of 100 baby names inspired by animals. Some of the monikers included carry obvious animal meanings, while others have more subtle zoological connections. Some of the names are popular choices frequently featured on America's baby name charts, some are uncommon but not unheard of, and some border on unique.

So, sit back, scroll down and choose your favorite from the mix of animal-themed girl, boy and unisex names below. Or, narrow your search to animal-inspired baby girl names or to baby boy names with animal meanings.