Girl Dog Names That Start With S

An addition to the collection of gemstone names — a category that's currently rising in popularity.

An upbeat Hebrew name with a meaning to match.

Unlikely to make it onto the name map.

Nearly unknown here, with good reason.

Refers to a particular variety of Japanese plum, the Prunus salicina, although in a literal translation it would mean "sour peach."

Friendly-sounding name with big "Sweeney Todd" downside.

In the US, Salima is the more usual variation of this name. Salem, which might be another variation or an alternative place-name for Jerusalem, is more popular for girls as well as boys.

The three soft a's make for a calm and rhythmic name, though some risk of salami jokes.

Selima might be confused with Selina, but it's an appealing spin on that classic with a lovely meaning.

This is the Indian version of the Hindi word meaning peace.