Animal baby names are as fun as they are adorable. Giving your baby an animal-inspired name is also a way for an animal lover to (hopefully) inspire their child.
Some baby names are obvious in their animal inspiration. Bear, Buck, Hawk, Fox, Finch and Wolf all check that box for animal names often used for boys. For girls, a name like Lark, Kitty or Birdie all fit the bill.
When it comes to popularity, your child will likely be unique among their peer group: Of the aforementioned names, only Bear and Birdie made the top 1,000 most popular in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration, coming in at 817 and 701, respectively.
Then there are more traditional names that have animal roots. Take Vanessa: The name is also the…
