Bear Fox Hawk and Wolf are all bounding up the charts for boys while bird names Wren Birdie and Lark are reaching.

Baby names meaning animal. Baby name meanings often reference a personal quality like hair color or strength. The lists here organize baby names by meanings sometimes with related name meanings -- light and sun and clarity for instance -- grouped together. Derived from Middle English beste meaning beast an occupational name for a keeper of animals or a nickname for someone who acted like a beast.

Finally if youre looking for a specific baby name or nationality make sure to check out one of our many other categories. It was given when girls were born during the harvest season. Meaning like a wolf this name has Irish roots.

As your baby grows older they will become strong thoughtful and intelligentjust like these animals listed below. Browse below for Animal Baby Names which includes gender meaning and origin. Meaning bird this Biblical name has Hebrew origins.

Arion is a Greek mythology name meaning melodious According to Greek legends Arion was an immortal horse which some believed had the power of speech. Click on a name to read about its origin and meaning. Means little ram male lamb in Czech.

This name has an Arabic origin. This Latin name means lion Phelan. 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.

Or an aspect of nature such as water or the sky. Another variation of the name. Give your little boy a wild and wonderful name with these animal inspired choices.