6000+ Dog Names

Saint-Nazaire is a harbor town in France; the name relates to Nazareth, where Jesus lived as a child. Two possible variations: Nazarius, an Italian martyr, and Nazario.

Scandinavian form of Scilla

Liber was the name of the Roman god of wine, freedom, and male fertility. It is etymologically linked to the word "libation," referring to the ritual practice of sharing drinks.

Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.

Variant of Evelyn

Wheezy short form of lovely name, featured in the movie "Steel Magnolias." Go for Lou or Lulu instead.

This Irish saint's name makes an attractive alternative for Dylan or Donald.

This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.

Would certainly be misconstrued as SERAFINA, adding a lot of confusion to a little girl's life.

A dandy, bouncy family name with tap shoes, high hat, and cane. There are several theories of its derivation, including as a nickname from the word 'ganty,' for a person who commonly wore gloves, or from 'gamen,' for someone good at games.

Jayant is the name of the son of the Hindu God Indra. Its meaning is derived from the Sanskrit word Jaya, meaning victory.

Averill is an ancient name, most properly spelled Averil, that has a Boston Brahmin air – probably due to the image of statesman Averill Harriman. It's of the rare English surname names that originally derived from a female given name: Eoforhild (Everild), meaning "boar battle".

More and more variations of Mackenzie are joining the Top 1000.

The popular -leigh suffix is clearly an attempt to feminize this traditionally boyish nickname -- and it works. There were about 550 baby girls named Charleigh in the US last year -- and zero baby boys.

A very small number of boys are given this intense and aggressive name each year.

Kohei is one Japanese name that could easily be used by English speakers.The fact that it's the name of world champion gymnast Kohei Uchimura doesn't hurt its popularity.

In Roman mythology, Libera was the female equivalent of the god Liber. She would eventually become assimilated into the goddess Prosperina.

Male name that seems feminine enough to switch genders, if you're looking for a new lyn spin.