6000+ Dog Names
- Sancha
Origin:
Spanish, from LatinMeaning:
"sacred"Description:
Sancha of Leon was an 11th century princess who became Queen of Spain after her brother was killed by Ferdinand I, whom she then married. A twisted tale indeed, but Sancha is one of those names that is both historic and extremely rare -- no babies were named Sancha or Sancho in the US in 2021. Sancho Panza was the sidekick of the fictional Don Quixote.
- Julio
Origin:
Spanish variation of JuliusMeaning:
"youthful: downy-bearded; sky father"Description:
What with Paul Simon's classic lyric about Julio down by the schoolyard and several distinguished bearers, this livelier Spanish version of Julius is completely familiar to the non-Hispanic community and would make a great choice for a bicultural family. Popular in Brazil, it also ranks in the US Top 600 and given to more than 500 boys each year. NFL Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones bears this name.
- Freeman
Origin:
Word name or surname name, EnglishMeaning:
"free man"Description:
Another meaningful word name that actually dates back to pre-Emancipation days.
- Henna
Origin:
Color name, Finnish feminization of Henry, English from GermanMeaning:
"estate ruler"Description:
Reddish dye that sounds as if it could be a real name — of the outdated, Old World, Yetta-Hedda variety.
- Bonita
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"pretty"Description:
Like Benita, had some popularity in the fifties.
- Allyn
Description:
Allyn is a gender-neutral name with versatile usage as a masculine name, though it also appears as a feminine option. With Welsh and Celtic origins, it relates to names like Alan and Allen, derived from elements meaning "handsome" or "cheerful." As a surname-turned-first-name, it carries an elegant, sophisticated quality. The distinctive 'y' spelling gives Allyn a more contemporary feel compared to traditional variants. Despite never reaching high popularity rankings, Allyn has maintained consistent, modest usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The name appeals to parents seeking a classic-sounding option with a modern twist. Its gender flexibility makes it appealing in contemporary naming trends that favor unisex options. Allyn projects strength and refinement while maintaining an approachable quality.
- Veruca
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"wart"Description:
Veruca is a name Roald Dahl made up for the horrid little girl Veruca Salt in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A modern rock band adopted the name, though few parents familiar with the original namesake and meaning would choose to pass it on to an innocent child. Verruca is another spelling, but don't use that one either.
- Armie
Origin:
Nickname for ArmandDescription:
Handsome young actor Armie Hammer put this name on the map in 2010, when he rose to national attention for playing the Winklevoss twins in David Fincher's "The Social Network." His full name is Armand, after his great grandfather, wealthy Los Angeles businessman Armand Hammer.
- Joie
Origin:
French variation of JoyDescription:
Pronounced as the English word joy, rather than as the French phrase joie de vivre, Joie might produce more complications than joy.
- Livingston
Origin:
English and Scottish surnameMeaning:
"dear friend's place"Description:
When Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves chose the old English surname and place name Livingston for their third child, they elevated it from half of a Stanley & Livingston joke to a modern possibility. Kind of. The only other well-known bearer of the name in the contemporary world is singer Livingston Taylor, brother of James, who is called Liv. Given that little Livingston McConaughey's older brother is named Levi, that uplifting nickname may be too close, though his parents apparently like its sound. An original choice.
- Franky
Origin:
Variation of FrankieMeaning:
"from France; free man"Description:
As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.
- Gaspar
Origin:
Spanish variation of CasperDescription:
The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely here.
- Darko
Origin:
SlavicMeaning:
"gift"Description:
If you're a movie fan or a sports fan, you might be attracted to this name, via the film "Donnie Darko" or the Serbian-born basketball star Darko Milicic. It is kind of dark, though.
- Aviatrix
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"female aviator"Description:
Aviator is equally appropriate for a girl, of course, but lovers of Beatrix and Bellatrix might appreciate the spiky sound of this unique occupational name.
- Emmalynn
Origin:
Combination of Emma and LynnMeaning:
"universal lake"Description:
An updated form of Emmeline or Emmaline or a compound name that makes your chosen pronunciation more obvious. Spelling variation Emmalyn reached the US Top 500 in2017, but has since fallen out of Top 1000. However, if you put the two spellings together, this smoosh name is given to nearly 400 girls, placing it above Emmeline or Emmaline. Influence Emmalynn Minassian and Canadian singer, Emmalyn Estrada are notable bearers.
- Faramond
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"protector of journeys"Description:
Variation of Pharamond.
- Malone
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"devotee of St. John"Description:
A stylish sounding last name, similar to Marlowe in sound and Murphy in style, Malone is a gender neutral choice in the US that has leaned just slightly feminine in recent years. Adapted from the Irish surname Ó Maoil Eoin, it means "devotee of St. John".
- Tenya
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sky and heavens"Description:
Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.
- Eagle
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"eagle, a bird"Description:
Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
- Mando
Origin:
Diminutive of Armando, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of HermanMeaning:
"soldier"Description:
Armando definitely makes Herman cooler and Mando or Mondo makes it cooler still. While Mando is usually short for Armando, it can be an abbreviation for any name containing Mando or Mondo.