6000+ Dog Names

  1. Bosley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "meadow near the woods"
    • Description:

      Another servile surname, this one connected to the go-between character in "Charlie's Angels."
  2. Dancer
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "someone who dances"
    • Description:

      A word name that's appealing when applied to a person boogying or doing ballet; a different story in the context of Santa's reindeer.
  3. Horizon
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Broadening your horizons when choosing a name for your baby may lead you here. Horizon feels like the cousin of names like Meridian, Geo and Stellar - scientific spins on nature names. Rize is the usual nickname for this choice.
  4. Sanchia
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Sancia
    • Meaning:

      "sacred"
    • Description:

      The forerunner of Cynthia is all but unknown these days, but deserving of import and revival.
  5. Viridienne
    • Origin:

      Latin via French
    • Meaning:

      "green"
    • Description:

      This French version of Viridiana and Viridis lacks the charm of similar and more familiar French names like Vivienne and Adrienne.
  6. Hawa
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Hawa is the Arabic equivalent of Eve in that it is the name used for the wife of first man Adam.
  7. Rafiki
    • Aarya
      • Origin:

        Variation of Arya, Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "noble"
      • Description:

        Arya has become a popular name thanks to the young heroine of Game of Thrones and because of the rise of similar Aria too. Now, variation Aarya has risen up the charts, making the Top 600 in the UK.
    • Maurelle
      • Origin:

        French
      • Meaning:

        "dark, elfin"
      • Description:

        New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.
    • Vigdis
      • Origin:

        Norwegian
      • Meaning:

        "war goddess"
      • Description:

        This strong Norwegian name war goddess name, commonly heard in both midcentury Norway and Iceland, has never ventured far beyond its native culture.
    • Zosime
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "survivor"
      • Description:

        Zosime is a rare name from Ancient Greece that's a feminization of Zosimus or Zosimos, the name of several early saints, a pope, and an author of the history of the Roman Empire. It's a name that feels at once ancient and futuristic, which gives it enormous potential in the contemporary world.
    • Irya
      • Origin:

        Variation of Irina, Russian
      • Meaning:

        "peace"
      • Description:

        Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.
    • Soutine
      • Origin:

        French artist name
      • Description:

        Creative choice relating to the Lithuanian-born expressionist painter known for his bold, vibrantly colored canvases.
    • Franklin
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "free landholder"
      • Description:

        When Frankie meets Brooklyn, what happens? You get Franklin, a Presidential name used almost exclusively for boys up until now. But parents who want an out-of-the-box long form for popular nickname Frankie might consider this.
    • Zolten
      • Origin:

        Variant of Zoltan
      • Meaning:

        "Sultan; ruler"
      • Description:

        Zolten is a variant spelling of Zoltan, which is currently in the Top 50 in Hungary, its country of origin. We recommend you stick with the original spelling, which remains extremely rare.
    • Sevilla
      • Origin:

        Spanish place-name
      • Description:

        This legendary Andalusian city, according to myth founded by Hercules, is an undiscovered baby name destination.
    • Baze
      • Origin:

        Contemporary nickname
      • Description:

        Baze is a nouveau nickname that originated on the TV show "Life Unexpected," as the short form consistently used for the character Nathaniel (Nate) Bazile; its similarity to the name Blaise gives it a feeling of authenticity.
    • Lemmitty
      • Origin:

        Finnish
      • Meaning:

        "beloved"
      • Description:

        A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, usually in the middle spot.
    • Gower
      • Origin:

        Welsh
      • Meaning:

        "pure"
      • Description:

        This Old Welsh name associated with blacksmiths has never caught on, but it has the right two-syllable occupational feel to qualify for revival. Gower Champion was a successful midcentury dancer, choreographer and director on the Broadway stage, in films and on TV.
    • Quinta
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "fifth"
      • Description:

        The feminine Quinta is virtually unused in the US, though male forms of the Roman family name Quintus, such as Quintin and Quentin, are quite popular. That may change with the emergence of comedian and actress Quinta Brunson, creator of the television show Abbott Elementary.