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Comment on Baby Pygmy Hippo born! by Corissa Johns

Corissa Johns — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:06:30 +0000

3rd graders from Twin Falls, ID would like to suggest Lily as a name. Super excited to continue to watch her grow! Thanks for sharing all the cute pics!

Comment on Baby Pygmy Hippo born! by Kimberly Blozinski

Kimberly Blozinski — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:46:24 +0000

How about a lovely old fashion name of Helen.

Comment on Baby Pygmy Hippo born! by Gaby

Gaby — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:18:54 +0000

I think Viviane would be a good name for the baby hippo because it means “Lady of the Lake.” It is also the name that my fiance Levi picked and it just so happens that my fiance shares the same name with the hippos father.

Comment on Baby Pygmy Hippo born! by Levi K

Levi K — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:03:00 +0000

I think it should be named Viviane! That is the name of the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legends. Hippos live in water, so it would be cute.

Comment on Baby Pygmy Hippo born! by Wendy Skinner

Wendy Skinner — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:07:55 +0000

I thought of a name for the baby “Buttercup”