Dog Names That Mean Light

Spiritual author Deepak Chopra made this familiar, if not particularly accessible, outside the Indian community.

This name may mean light but is likely to be heavy to wear outside of Spain.

Nickname for Alena, a Helen variation, that can be heard in Eastern Europe.

A soft and sweet unisex Arabic name with an international sound.

Jember is an Amharic boy name used in Ethiopia. Pronounced "JEM-bair", this name has a gorgeous meaning — sunset, sunrise, or horizon. Jem would be a sweet nickname.

Greek form of Cyrus

The feminine form of the masculine name Diell, meaning "sun" in Albanian – making this a rare and striking celestial choice.

Ancient Norse variation of Dag.

Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.

Lovely name that's been overshadowed by sister ZAHARA, which was chosen by Brad and Angelina for their oldest daughter.

This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.

Modern French form of the saint's name Elouan. Loan is currently a Top 200 choice in France.

Worldly and evocative.

One of those cute Yiddish nicknames that feel charmingly vintage when borne by young Jewish girls today. These names, such as Gitty and Malkie and Faigy, are typically reserved for the most religious Jewish communities.

A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.

Ethereal name with a moony halo.

The sunny name Solaria debuted on the baby name charts in 2021 thanks to the cartoon Star vs. the Forces of Evil, which features a character named Solaria. Solaria is also the name of a fictional planet in the Winx Club series.

Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.

Would undoubtedly be confused with the geographical Syria.

Finnish variation of Helena