Names Categorized "parts of animals"

EtymologyBeckett is an English surname that has been adopted as a given name, most commonly for males. Its origins are multiple: it may derive from Middle English bec meaning "beak" (referring to someone with a prominent...

Berach is an Old Irish masculine given name with the meaning "sharp, pointed." It derives directly from the Old Irish adjective berach, which carried the sense of something sharp or pointed—likely referring to a physical...

Bill is a predominantly masculine given name in English, most commonly used as a short form of William. The spelling "Bill" became established in the 19th century; earlier, it primarily appeared in the diminutive form Wi...

Catahecassa (also spelled Ca-ta-he-cas-sa), meaning "black hoof" in Shawnee, is the name of an 18th-century Shawnee warrior and chief, more commonly known as Black Hoof. He served as the head civil chief of the Shawnee I...

Etymology Cernunnos is a name derived from the Celtic root *karnos meaning "horn", combined with the divine or augmentative suffix -on, yielding the sense of "great horned one". This etymology ties the god distinctly to...

Corneille is the French form of Cornelius, a Roman family name that possibly derives from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". The name Cornelius appears in the New Testament as a centurion who, guided by an angel, se...

Cornelia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, being the feminine form of Cornelius. In ancient Rome, it was the nomen gentilicium borne by women of the gens Cornelia, a prominent patrician family. Etymology and Hist...

Cornélie is the French form of Cornelia, the feminine version of the ancient Roman name Cornelius. Cornelia itself carries a rich historical legacy, most notably personified by Cornelia Scipionis Africana (2nd century BC...

Cornélio is the Portuguese form of the Latin name Cornelius. Cornelius itself is a Roman family name that possibly derives from the Latin element cornu, meaning "horn". The name entered Portuguese via Christianskull infl...

Cornelio is the Spanish and Italian form of Cornelius, a Roman family name whose elements may link to the Latin cornu meaning "horn". This name carries with it a rich historical and religious significance, drawing from e...

Cornelius is a Roman masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". It gained widespread use in the ancient world and later saw adoption across various European language...

Corwin is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from an English surname. The surname itself comes from Old French cordoan, meaning "leather," which ultimately traces back to the Spanish city of Cordova (moder...

Deneb is a name derived from Arabic dhanab (ذنب) meaning "tail". In astronomy, Deneb is a blue supergiant star in the constellation Cygnus, the Swan. It is the brightest star in Cygnus and one of the vertices of the prom...

Ivory is a rare and elegant first name derived directly from the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance obtained from elephant tusks and other animal teeth. Historically, natural ivory was highly prized for it...

Kanat is a Kyrgyz masculine given name meaning "wing" in the Kyrgyz language. The name evokes images of freedom, flight, and strength, drawing on the symbolic power of a bird's wing. It is related to the Kazakh form Qana...

Kaneonuskatew is a masculine name of Cree origin, meaning "he who walks on four claws". Derived from the Cree elements newo ("four") and askasiy ("claw"), the name reflects the deep connection to the natural world centra...

EtymologyKeren is a Hebrew word meaning "horn" or "ray of light". In modern Hebrew, it commonly denotes a ray of sunlight or a light beam, while the ancient connotation associated with the horn of an animal (a symbol of...

Keren-Happuch is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the third daughter of Job. The name means "horn of antimony" (or "horn of kohl"), referring to a cosmetic powder used as eye shadow. In...

K'uk'ulkan K'uk'ulkan (also spelled Kukulkan) is a Yucatec Maya name meaning "feathered serpent" (from k'uk' "quetzal feather" and kaan "serpent") and refers to a major serpent deity in Maya mythology. This god is roughl...

Kurunta (Hittite: 𒀭𒆗, romanized: dLAMMA) is the name of a Hittite god associated with hunting, the wilderness, and the stag. The name is possibly derived from the Indo-European root *kerh, meaning "horn, antler", which f...

Etymology Lehi is a name with dual significance, rooted in both the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon. In Hebrew, the word lechi (לְחִי) means "jawbone". The name originates as a place name in the territory of Judah,...

Meenakshi (also spelled Minakshi) is a Hindu goddess, primarily worshipped in South India, and considered a form of Parvati. The name is an alternate transcription of the Sanskrit Mīnākṣī, derived from mīna meaning "fish...

Miigwan is an Ojibwe feminine name meaning "feather". In Ojibwe culture, feathers, particularly those from eagles, hold deep spiritual significance, representing honor, strength, and a connection to the divine. The name...

Etymology and Meaning Minakshi (also spelled Meenakshi) is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the elements मीन (mīna) meaning "fish" and अक्षि (akṣi) meaning "eye", thus giving the overall meaning "fi...

Minik is a Greenlandic given name that holds a specific and practical meaning rooted in Arctic survival and traditional craftsmanship. Derived from the Greenlandic language, it signifies "seal oil", specifically the thic...

Miu is a feminine Japanese given name, known for its poetic kanji combinations and melodic sound. The name most commonly combines the characters 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" and 羽 (u) meaning "feather," evoking an image...

Muscowequan is a masculine given name of Ojibwe origin, derived from the Ojibwe word Maskawigwan, meaning "hard quill." The name is composed of two elements: mashkawaa ("hard") and gaaway ("quill"). It is a traditional n...

Niv is a Hebrew unisex name with a dual meaning: it can denote “speech, expression” or “fang, tusk” in Hebrew. The ambiguity reflects the word's Semitic roots, where the same root can branch into different concepts. As a...

Onyx is a unisex English given name derived directly from the word for the gemstone, a banded variety of chalcedony known for its striking black, red, or other colors. The name ultimately comes from the Ancient Greek ὄνυ...

Vũ is a Vietnamese given name (and also a surname) that carries multiple meanings depending on the Sino-Vietnamese character used. Pronounced roughly as 'voo' with a low rising tone, it can be derived from vũ meaning 'mi...