6000+ Dog Names

An exceedingly friendly every-guy nickname that could rise alongside the likes of Ike, Sid, and Ned.

Both rhythmic and serene, Serenella is one of the Italian names for girls virtually unknown in the US but definitely usable. An unusual route to Ella as a short form?

This version of Tristan, known to English Lit students from the novel Tristram Shandy, is rarely used in this country, but, though its similarity to the popular Tristan could prove confusing, still makes an interesting literary choice.

If Liv can stand on it's own, why not Miv?

Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.

Hurley is a possibility as a unisex surname-name ending with the "lee" sound. It is perhaps most associated with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, and is much rarer than Harley, because the "ur" sound is currently out of fashion (and the word "hurl" may put some off).

An old Irish surname cousin of Tierney that makes an unusual and appealing Irish gender switch.

Both Kody and Cody — shining stars of the 90s — are in decline, although more people are choosing Cody than Kody.

Queen has seen a revival in recent times, reaching its record high in 2018 with 280 births — it has remained steady since then. Previously, Queen saw a peak in the 1920s, but its origins go back even further than that. Queen was a noted name among enslaved people in America, along with other royal choices such as Duke, Squire, and Prince.

Shoshanna is a variation of one of the best-known original Hebrew baby names for girls , the original of Susanna. This is the spelling used by Shoshanna Lonstein, a designer who creates the Shoshanna clothing line and also the name of one of the four leading characters on the TV show Girls, Shoshanna Shapiro.

An ubercool and mysterious name, brought to you by director M. Night Shyamalan.

Davi is a Portuguese variant of David, meaning 'beloved'. It is especially popular in Brazil, where it ranks in the top 10 names for boys. In the U.S., Davi is also used for over 100 baby boys each year, offering a streamlined and modern twist on the classic David.

Like others in this vein, problematic due to the feminine Hailey connection.

Not for the faint of the baby-naming heart. We also like Brave as a middle name.

Rayden is yet another example of the dozens of new boys' names with the 'aden' sound.

An archipelago near the center of the Mediterranean, the name derives from the Greek word for honey. Malta has been heard as a girl’s name in the past and was used as a character name by both Dickens and Murakami.

An ancient saint's name belonging to an 8th century English missionary. Variants include Walpurga and Walpurgis.

This once-cool nickname-y name now belongs to the grandma generation.

Venerable old saint's name now associated solely with talk show host Philbin, who is constantly seeking namesakes.