Girl Dog Names That Start With Y

  1. Yori
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "reliable"
    • Description:

      An appealing, usable Japanese choice, since there are so many familiar ori/ory-ending Western names.
  2. Yadira
    • Origin:

      Spanish, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Feminine name consistently popular in the Latino community.
  3. Yetta
    • Origin:

      Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      Too close to yenta.
  4. Yen
    • Origin:

      Vietnamese
    • Meaning:

      "calm, peaceful"
    • Description:

      Also spelled Yên, this simple Vietnamese name has a serene sound and meaning.
  5. Ynes
    • Yuzu
      • Yitty
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Yetta, Yiddish
        • Meaning:

          "light"
        • Description:

          One of those cute Yiddish nicknames that feel charmingly vintage when borne by young Jewish girls today. These names, such as Gitty and Malkie and Faigy, are typically reserved for the most religious Jewish communities.
      • Yola
        • Yedida
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "beloved, friend"
          • Description:

            A modern (and very rare) form of Jedidah, the mother of the biblical king Josiah.
        • Yarden
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "to flow down, descend"
          • Description:

            The name Jordan comes from Yarden, which is also the name of the River Jordan in Hebrew. In Israel, Yarden is a Top 200 name for girls.
        • Yume
          • Origin:

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "dream; abundance of sprouts"
        • Yasu
          • Origin:

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "peaceful, quiet"
          • Description:

            Calming Japanese choice.
        • Yua
          • Origin:

            Japanese
          • Meaning:

            "to bind with affection"