195 Baby Names Meaning 'Deer'

Opt for grace and elegance with a deer-inspired name.

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Names that mean ‘deer’ have been loved by parents for many years. The reason behind it could be the positive connotations attached to this gentle animal. A deer is known for its wisdom and liveliness. It represents many qualities in different cultures. For instance, as a Native American totem, it stands for gracefulness, intuition, sensitivity, and flexibility. Meanwhile, the Japanese consider it a sacred messenger of the gods. The Buddhists view deers as creatures of joy and peace, while Highlanders called them ‘fairy cattle,’ believing them to be milked by fairies. Deer-inspired names symbolize kindness and innocence. For instance, the unisex name Davin refers to a ‘fawn’ or a ‘baby deer,’ in Hebrew, highlighting the pure and gullible nature of a little deer. The masculine name Oscar meaning ‘deer friend’ in Irish, represents the loving relationship between humans and the beautiful deer. The Galician masculine name Neftali, meaning ‘red deer,’ represents the swiftness of this animal. In some cultures, the beauty of the deer is celebrated through baby names. For instance, the Sanskrit feminine name Enakshi means ‘a woman with eyes beautiful like a deer.’ Over the years, deer-inspired names have grown in popularity as more and more parents embrace this elegant name. To help you find the perfect name for your little one, we’ve created a list of names that mean ‘deer.’ Have a look and explore a variety of beautiful options for your precious baby.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Oscar	Boy	God's spear; Friend of deer
Rey	Boy	King; Female roe deer
Davin	Boy	Calf; Fawn; Ox; Deer; Little black one
Devyn	Unisex	Poet; Young deer; Fawn; Little dark one
Tzvi	Boy	Deer; Gazelle; Roebuck
Raleigh	Boy	From the deer meadow; Red clearing; Roe deer clearing
Oskar	Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Rayleigh	Girl	Red clearing; Roe deer meadow; Bright clearing
Raeleigh	Unisex	Meadow for deer; Red clearing; Beam of light
Roscoe	Boy	Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood

Buck	Boy	Male deer or goat
Darby	Boy	Deer park; Deer settlement; Son of Diarmuid or Dermot
Buckley	Boy	Deer meadow; Cowherd; Servant
Neftali	Boy	My struggle; My strife; Red deer
Herschel	Boy	Deer
Hinda	Girl	Deer
Hershel	Boy	Deer; Hart
Hersh	Boy	Deer; Hart
Fia	Girl	Weaver; Wisdom; Deer; Wood
Railey	Unisex	Red clearing; Roe deer clearing

Oisin	Boy	Little deer
Miral	Girl	Deer
Xiamara	Girl	Joyful deer
Fawn	Girl	A young deer
Ayelet	Girl	Doe; Female deer; Gazelle
Ryle	Unisex	Rye hill; Roe deer hill; Descendant of Raghall
Zevi	Boy	Deer; Gazelle; Roebuck
Aryam	Unisex	Small gazelle; White deer
Miraal	Girl	Deer; Angel of heaven
Dyani	Girl	A deer; Goddess; Divine

Jalena	Girl	Bright; Torch; Deer
Rawley	Boy	Roe deer clearing
Hartlee	Girl	Deer clearing; Hart woodland
Hinley	Unisex	Female deer; Clearing; Meadow; One who lives near a place where deer graze or roam
Fawne	Girl	Young deer
Hartleigh	Girl	Deer clearing; Hart woodland
Hartley	Boy	Deer field; From the deer meadow
Drin	Unisex	Deer; Dogwood
Harini	Girl	Deer; Lord Vishnu; Goddess Lakshmi
Renton	Boy	Settlement of roe deer; From the governing estate

Ayal	Boy	A male Deer
Khawla	Girl	Female deer; Gazelle; Doe
Hind	Unisex	Female deer; A group of camels
Eniko	Girl	A young female deer; Prosperity; Splendor; Virtue; Child
Osian	Girl	Deer; Stag
Rayburn	Boy	Deer brook; Roebuck stream
Faun	Girl	Young deer; Roman Goddess of fertility, forests, and agriculture; Befriend
Bucky	Boy	Buck; Male deer; Little buck
Jelina	Girl	Deer; Fir tree; From above; Torch; Corposant
Shenandoah	Girl	Deer; Spruce stream

Harin	Boy	Pure; Deer; Yellowish or tawny color
Dagger	Unisex	Maker or seller of daggers; Tusk of wild boar; Spike of deer
Eilonwy	Girl	Deer or stag; Song or melody
Dare	Boy	Deer; Beloved; He would give
Divin	Girl	Heavenly; Divine; Calf; Ox; Fawn; Deer; Descendant ff Damhán; Fortune teller; Little dark one; Dark; Black
Derby	Unisex	Deer town
Hirsch	Boy	Deer; Hart; A deer
Harker	Unisex	Male deer; Marshland
Divan	Unisex	Royal; Council; Divine; Calf; Ox; Fawn; Deer; Descendant ff Damhán; Fortune teller; Little dark one; Dark; Black
Dren	Unisex	Deer; Strong and healthy individual

Hines	Boy	Descendant of Eidhin; Home of the king; Home ruler; Deer keeper
Lu	Girl	Light; Dark; Oath; Land; Deer; Reed; Musical note
Derly	Unisex	From the deer meadow
Kidd	Boy	Young deer or goat; Kid
Rally	Boy	One from the roe deer meadow
Rosco	Boy	Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood
Maral	Girl	A deer; Caspian red deer
Kaliska	Girl	Coyote chasing deer
Osha	Girl	Shining or burning; Little fawn or deer
Diera	Girl	Deer

Gazelle	Girl	Gazelle; Swift deer
Meral	Girl	Female deer
Fawna	Girl	Young deer; To befriend
Hareena	Girl	A Deer; A variant spelling is Harina
Harina	Boy	Lord Hari; Deer; Other name for Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva
Harinakshi	Girl	One with eyes like Deer; Doe-eyed
Harshu	Boy	Smile; Happiness; Delight; Joy; Deer
Hartwood	Boy	From the Stag's Forest; Deer Forest; Variants are Harwood, Heortwode, and Heortwood
Hirsh	Boy	Deer; Hart; A deer; A variant of Hersch
Maraal	Boy	Deer

Mrigaa	Boy	A Female Deer; A beautiful animal
Mrigakshi	Girl	Fawn-eyed or deer-eyed woman
Mrigalochan	Boy	One who has beautiful eyes like that of a Deer
Mriganayana	Girl	One with deer-like beautiful eyes; Fawn-eyed; Deer's eye
Mriganetra	Girl	One with deer-like beautiful eyes; Fawn-eyed; Deer's eye
Mrigaya	Boy	Hunting; One who chases a deer
Mrinmayee	Girl	One with deer-like beautiful eyes; Fawn-eyed; Deer's eye
Oshin	Boy	Wormwood; Little deer; Beginning; Cord; Oak tree; Sound
Rishyasringa	Boy	Son of sage Vibhandaka, One born with the horns of a deer in Hindu-Buddhist mythology
Ahou	Girl	Deer; Gazelle

Ahoo	Girl	Deer; Gazelle
Ahu	Girl	Deer; Gazelle
Aska	Girl	Ash tree; Cinder; Deer; Gazelle
Ayalah	Girl	Female deer
Boc	Boy	A man who is like a deer
Bucklie	Boy	One from the deer-grazing meadow
Buckly	Boy	One who comes from the deer meadow
Buckminster	Boy	One from the deer monastary
Darb	Boy	Grazing place for Deer
Darbee	Girl	A Deer Park

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Deer is admired for its grace and gentleness, qualities that are often reflected in baby names that mean ‘deer.’ These names evoke a sense of peace and calm as they are full of positive connotations. Giving your child a deer-inspired name can be a great way to connect them to this beautiful animal. It can become a source of inspiration for them to be kind and loving individuals. They can also be inspired to be agile and flexible like a deer in challenging situations. All the above names are related to deer so, pick the one that best suits your preference and also goes well with your family name.

Infographic: Meaningful Baby Names Meaning 'Deer'

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