6000+ Dog Names
- Jaxton
Origin:
Modern invented nameMeaning:
"Jack's town"Description:
We've had Jackson, Jaxcon and Jaxon, and now we have Jaxton.
- Dorinda
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"bountiful gift"Description:
Cinderella stepsister type Victorian-valentine name.
- Troian
Origin:
SurnameMeaning:
"trinity"Description:
This unusual surname name has been made famous by Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario, and probably derives from a Slavic name meaning "triad; trinity". A notable male bearer is American visual artist Vasile Troian.
- Lowie
Origin:
DutchMeaning:
"famous warrior"Description:
It originated as a nickname for Lodewijk, but now Lowie is more popular as-is, even ranking in the Top 100 in Belgium.
- Freida
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"peace"Description:
This spelling of Frida or Frieda ranked as high as #141 back in the late 19th century. Its most famous bearers, with different spellings, are Indian actress Frieda Pinto, who starred in Slumdog Millionnaire, and Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
- Gilberto
Origin:
Spanish variation of GilbertDescription:
At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.
- Rutger
- Subaru
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"to bunch together, to unite"Description:
Subaru is a Japanese astronomical name used for the Pleiades star cluster. The constellation was named as such for Subaru's meaning, "to bunch together," since the stars are crowded together. Subaru is used as a given name for boys in Japan.
- Aroa
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"era, time"Description:
Part of a group of lovely A-starting names popular in Spain, along with Ainhoa and Aitana. Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno introduced this one.
- Addilyn
Origin:
Variation of Adeline, FrenchMeaning:
"noble, nobility"Description:
Yet another spin on the megapopular Adeline names. About 1000 baby girls were named Adeline in the US last year, and fewer than five named Addilyn, which is a good thing.
- Pacome
Origin:
French from GreekMeaning:
"of strong nature, or, pacifier"Description:
Pacome is a French saint's name rarely heard in this country, but currently being revived in its native France.Some variants are Pacomi, Pacomio and Pacomius.
- Egypt
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
Ever since Little Egypt practically invented the belly dance in the 1890s, this name has had a suggestive aura. Astonishingly, Egypt is now among the Top 1000 names for girls in the US. Cairo is a related option.
- Falala
Origin:
African, FulaMeaning:
"born in abundance"Description:
A wonderful meaning for a bright and musical West African name.
- Dodger
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"one who avoids"Description:
A common pet name, usually inspired by the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, Dodger is used as a given name for around 6 boys every year.
- Jock
Origin:
Scottish variation of JackDescription:
This is a Scottish pet form of John, the equivalent of Jack in England. Has long been used as a generic name for a Scotsman, here it's a generic name for a--well--jock.
- Laynee
Origin:
Variation of Laney, EnglishMeaning:
"bright, shining light"Description:
A modern spelling of a vintage nickname.
- Raider
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a marauder"Description:
Raider is one of the new genre of badass word names, which also includes Rogue, Rebel, Danger, Wilder, and so on. Choose it at your own peril.
- Crockett
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"large curl"Description:
Though Davy Crockett is a childhood hero, a frontiersman, soldier, politician, congressman and prolific storyteller. But be aware that "crock" is American slang for a lot of nonsense or something broken.
- Racer
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
New, fast, cool, and chosen by director Robert Rodriguez, whose other sons are Rebel, Rocket, and Rogue, all somewhat risky options.
- Fitzroy
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of the king"Description:
An English surname originally given to the illegitimate sons of a monarch. Might be a nice middle name choice to honor an ancestral Roy.