6000+ Dog Names

A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning.

Nickname name in the era of Grease. Sandy fits well in the era of boyish nicknames for girls - a la Scottie and Stevie - or as an alternative to the rapidly rising Goldie. While it peaked in 1960, Sandy is still given to about 60 baby girls each year.

For most, Eureka will be tied up with the bathtub myth of Archimedes' discovery of volumetric displacement, making it linked to the idea of invention, discovery and innovation. Some Australians might more closely link it to the Eureka stockade, a 19th Century rebellion of miners and workers against the colonial British government. Amanda Knox named her baby girl Eureka in 2021.

The y makes it seem more like a name and less like an animal, but it's still not as appealing as several Leo choices.

One of the aggressive new boys' names, ala Tracker and Heller, that have become fashionable among parents who are courting trouble.

This color name, spelled either Gray or Grey is rapidly catching on. Actress Jenny von Oy recently called her daughter Gray Audrey.

Warrick has recently come into the spotlight as the character Warrick Brown on the TV show CSI. The more conventional spelling is Warwick, a medieval English noble name.

Is Milani an elaboration of Italian city name Milan or is it a modern form of Melanie? Milani has very quickly gained popularity over the last decade, potentially because of its trendy -i ending or its similarity to other Mil- favourites like Mila and Miles.

Although it has a sweet meaning, this name feels dated nowadays, like a fifties poodle skirt. Lavender may be a fresher alternative.

Name of the 7th century BC Greek lyric poet born on the island of Lesbos, whose name has been synonymous with lesbian love. Though this name is rarely used today, it certainly could be and, some might say, SHOULD be revived.

Thanks to two cultural influences, January has joined March, April, June and August as a plausible month name.

Refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.

Beren is a Noldorin name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for his fantasy universe. A great hero in the books, Beren is notable for his love story with Luthien — so notable that Beren and Luthien are the names on the gravestone of Tolkien and his wife, Edith.

An underused Biblical name borne by a New Testament prophet, Nahum feels like a good option for parents looking for a rare but traditional name that fits in with current trends.

Five girls were given the name Perrine last year. More modern-sounding are Perrin, Perry, or even Petra.

An appealing name almost unknown in our culture but with roots in several others; worldlier than cousins Celia and Delia.

The great sax player John Coltrane could be a cool naming inspiration for a jazz fan.

Spelling a bit elaborate and confusing.

Has a lively and swaggering sound, and also some unfortunate associations with Reno, city of gambling and failed marriages.

Politics aside, the Cuban capital is one of the most rhythmic of place-names. The question is: can politics be put aside?