Girl Dog Names That Start With Y

This perky Spanish nickname deserves to be more popular. Singer Michael Bublé recently used it as one of the middle names for his daughter Cielo, which may give Yoli a boost.

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

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.

Too close to yenta.

Also spelled Yên, this simple Vietnamese name has a serene sound and meaning.

Calming Japanese choice.

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.

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