Dog Names That Start With S

Very popular throughout the Arab world and growing in use in the US as well, where it was given last year to more than 50 baby girls.

A unisex name with a lovely serene meaning in the Ambaric language of Ethiopia.

Animal name with some serious sting to it, Scorpion is one of the unique baby names that should probably stay that way.

The Turkish word for "love" is a Gen X name in its country of origin, but is a fresh option in the US. It debuted on the charts in 2021 thanks to the Turkish soap opera Adı Sevgi (Its Name's Love), which is also broadcast in Spanish.

A unisex name with a lovely serene meaning in the Ambaric language of Ethiopia.

Disproportionately common among the American Amish.

Conjures up a tweedy English country gentleman with a large paunch.

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.

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

Double whammy: the expression "Seward's folly" and inevitable sewer jokes.

Distinguished by association with renowned African diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim, this name is popular in many variations throughout the Arab world. Its use is growing in the US as well, especially in its Salem version.

An upbeat Hebrew name with a meaning to match.

Frequently found in all three forms: Sadik, Sadiki, and Sadiq.

One of the few military ranks used as a name, as in Kennedy in-law and Peace Corps creator Sargent (born Robert Sargent) Shriver. There's also a more creative, artistic association with painter John Singer Sargent.

Unlikely to make it onto the name map.