Dog Names That Mean Light

Greek and French form of Apollo, son of Zeus and Leto and the twin of Artemis in Greek mythology. He was the god of prophecy, medicine, music, art, law, beauty, and wisdom, also associated with the sun and light.

Though it was derived from a feminine name, Kamari is more popular among baby boys in the US. However, with the rise of unisex Amari on the girl's charts, Kamari is feeling stylish as well.

The name of an angel in the Zohar, Nuriel is related to the Arabic name Nur.

A sparkling and rare option among the names that mean light.

The original form of the Hebrew Meyer.

Bright, just like its meaning.

More common -- when it was common -- with the Meyer spelling.

Variant of Solara

This cute as a button name stems from the Goonayandi word for the sun and can be used as a unisex name.

Not, as you may be inclined to think, a variation of Eleanor. Elanur is a modern Turkish compound of the names Ela (meaning "hazel") and Nur ("light.")

A sunny choice that's popular for girls in Lithuania. Also the name of the ancient Lithuanian sun goddess.

Too close to yenta.

Evocative African choice.

Light, bright unisex name. Hikari is more popular for girls in Japan these days.

A lesser-known Welsh name with a beautiful sunny meaning.

A light and lovely Russian diminutive of Yelena (Helena), now used in its own right in Russia. Also spelt Alyona.

The feminine form of Loan — which is derived from the saintly name Elouan — gained attention in France thanks to Loana Petrucciani. She was a contestant on the reality TV show Loft Story, the French version of Big Brother.

A pretty and lively Slavic diminutive of Helena or Magdalena, long used as a standalone. In Czechia, it was a Top 10 choice from 1960 to 1991, and it still ranks highly there today.

A new aspirational name with two shining meanings.