Dog Names That Start With S

Variant of Solara

Solo is a singular word name with special meaning for Star Wars fans. Equally appropriate for girls and boys, it works especially well in the middle.

Western African variation of Sa'id

Feisty floral name that would work better as a middle name than as a first, so called because of the flower's resemblance to a dragon's open mouth.

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

Creative choice relating to the Lithuanian-born expressionist painter known for his bold, vibrantly colored canvases.

Young Japanese stars Shione Sawada and Shione Kaminaga have brought some attention to this uncommon Japanese name.

This lively, springy, rarely used surname name has an interesting history. For the English, German, Dutch and Ashkenazic Jews it was a nickname for a lively person or traveling entertainer, deriving from the words springen/springhen/shpringen, and in English it's also a topographical name for someone living near the source of a stream. An unusual option if you're seeking an out-of-the-ordinary 'er'-ending name. Though for some it might bring to mind Jerry Springer, or a Spaniel.

A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.

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

Nearly unknown here, with good reason.

She may have been an appealing Chinese heroine in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, but her name won't translate for a modern American girl. Better choices: Snow, or Flora.

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

Some names rise in tandem in their male and female forms, but Sebastia is very rare while the male Sebastian is quite popular. But it certainly might be an attractive choice.

In Abrahamic religions, a seraph is an angelic being that originated in Ancient Judaism. As a girl name, Seraph may be used as a short form of Seraphina or similar names.

Unisex Japanese name used by the singer Thalia as her daughter Sabrina's middle.

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