Dog Names That Start With S

Unlikely to make it onto the name map.

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.

Sal is a cute spin on the trend of boyish nicknames for girls, rarer than Sam or Ali.

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

In the US, Salima is the more usual variation of this name. Salem, which might be another variation or an alternative place-name for Jerusalem, is more popular for girls as well as boys.

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

Selima might be confused with Selina, but it's an appealing spin on that classic with a lovely meaning.

Refers to a particular variety of Japanese plum, the Prunus salicina, although in a literal translation it would mean "sour peach."

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

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