269 Unique Dog Names for Your One-of-a-Kind Pup

  1. Horton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "gray settlement"
    • Description:

      Sweet and southern-feeling, maybe thanks to Horton Foote, author of Tender Mercies and The Trip to Bountiful, not to mention the Dr. Seuss connection.
  2. Cascade
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.
  3. Hubie
    • Nutmeg
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "musk nut"
      • Description:

        Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg.
    • Wavy
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "undulating"
      • Description:

        Short for Waverly or a fresh twist on Navy, Wavy is a quirky and interesting new word name option.
    • Pinto
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "mottled"
    • Hitchcock
      • Curry
        • Origin:

          Word name; surname from Ó Comhraidhe
        • Description:

          Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.
      • Bonsai
        • Origin:

          Japanese plant name
        • Meaning:

          "planted in a tray"
        • Description:

          Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing and training miniature trees or plants in a container. Bonsai is derived from the similar Chinese botanical art called penjing.