Names Categorized "extinct animals"

Huia is a Māori feminine given name, derived from the name of an extinct bird, the huia (Heteralocha acutirostris), endemic to New Zealand's North Island. The huia was held in high esteem by Māori due to its distinctive...

Moa is a Swedish feminine given name. While its exact origins are uncertain, it is thought to be derived from the Swedish word moder, meaning 'mother'. This etymology gives the name a gentle, maternal quality, though it...

Ngahuia is a Māori female given name that carries deep cultural and natural significance. The name means "the huia birds" in Māori, combining ngā, the plural definite article meaning "the", with huia, the name of an exti...