Click on a name to read about its origin and meaning.

Baby names like animals. This list of names will help you brainstorm name possibilities. Australian Animals to Paint Online. A horned animal like a deer is called a buck.

Baby names with animal meanings range from the obvious such as Robin or Lionel and those with subtler animal meanings such as Arthur which means bear or Tabitha gazelle. With both Fearne Cotton and Edith Bowman both choosing names more associated with pets for their baby boys Rex and Spike - this got us thinking about all of the animal inspired names out there which can make interesting choices for boys. Its safe to say that Melina is a hidden gem that wont be overused any time soon.

This name means animal strength Orsa. A baby Peacock is called a peachick. It means a young male horse and this crisp name will suit your baby boy.

Cadmus is another mythical hero known for slaying serpents. Although usage varies the term rabbit generally refers to small running animals with relatively short ears and legs which give birth to blind naked young while hare refers to larger hopping forms with longer ears and legs whose young are born furred and open-eyed. Nature names are drawn from all aspects of nature.

Take a little inspiration from these majestic animals while naming your baby boy. Bear Fox Hawk and Wolf are all bounding up the charts for boys while bird names. Cadmus translates to one who excels in Greek.

A baby owl is called a owlet. A baby rabbit is called a bunny. Atlas has always been off the charts when it comes to baby names until 2015 where it skyrocketed in popularity.