Boy Dog Names That Start With A

  1. Alexio
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      Removing one letter from the somewhat intimidating Alexios gives you Alexio, a charming and more accessible variation.
  2. Aroha
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      A simple gender-neutral name.
  3. Akamu
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian variant of Adam
    • Description:

      The Hawaiian version of ultra-classic Adam could make a cool choice for parents seeking something that feels fresh but still has roots in tradition. It also means "to blush" in Japanese.
  4. Archangel
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "high-ranking angel"
    • Description:

      When Angel meets the trend for superlative names, this is what happens. Archangel (or Arkhangelsk) is also a town in northern Russia, named after a monastery dedicated to Archangel Michael.
  5. Alaska
    • Origin:

      Native American place name
    • Meaning:

      "great land"
    • Description:

      Alaska is a state name that's gaining a following, along with Montana and Dakota. While it was used exclusively for girls in the 2020 US name statistics, there's no reason it can't work just as well for boys.
  6. Akiba
    • Origin:

      Variation of Akiva, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "to protect, shelter"
  7. Amour
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      The French word for "love" translates nicely into a baby name for a child of either sex.
  8. Akeno
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bright"
    • Description:

      Dazzling Japanese name featured in the 2021 reboot of Gossip Girl as the given name of Aki Menzies.
  9. Ajaja
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "one who fights and breaks free"
    • Description:

      This Yoruba praise name is used throughout West Africa, and has an empowering meaning.
  10. Angeles
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "angels"
    • Description:

      While Angel is primarily used among Hispanic baby boys, Angeles is overwhelmingly feminine. This is because it's typically a reference to Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, a title of the Virgin Mary.
  11. Amadej
    • Origin:

      Slovene variation of Amadeus, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lover of God"
    • Description:

      Amadej is the Slovene version of Amadeus, perhaps best known as the middle name of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.