The cat’s out of the bag: It’s time to help the Nashville Zoo name its trio of Sumatran tiger cubs.
From now until Thursday, Jan. 11, vote for your favorite names from the zoo’s list of suggestions. The tiger cubs, one male and two females, were born October 20.
Each vote is $1, and every dollar raised goes to the Tiger Conservation Campaign. The zoo will match donations up to $50,000.
Male names
“These names were selected because their birth was so close to Halloween.”
- Abu – Indonesian name meaning ash
- Bulan – Indonesian name meaning moon
- Hantu – Indonesian name meaning ghost
Female names
“These names were selected in reference to their beauty and a bright hope for the future.”
- Zara – Malaysian name meaning princess and radiant
- Zaheera – Malaysian name meaning brilliant and shining
- Kirana – Indonesian name meaning beautiful sunbeam
- Kalilla – Indonesian name meaning sweetheart
- Melati – Indonesian name meaning jasmine flower
Keep your eyes on the tigers — the names will be announced on Friday, Jan. 12.
