6000+ Dog Names

Bobo was the name of one of the most famous clowns in American circus history, who performed from the 1920s until the 1970s. But that's not the only reason this makes a less-than-optimal nickname.

A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used in the Scirocco spelling by Volkswagen for one of its cars.

The Spanish travelling or Romani community are called Gitanos, and Gitana is the feminine word. The term evolved from the Old Spanish word egiptano "Egyptian".

This alternate spelling of Amora rose over 1000 places in 2019, making it the fastest-rising girl name of the year. It continued to rise steeply in 2020, but has fallen a little since.

Another female relative of Saint Mael.

This spin on the "Alex" prefix was the 88th most popular girl name in Scotland in 1900.

Long synonymous with the American outlaw Harry Longabaugh, aka The Sundance Kid, who got his nickname from the town of Sundance, Wyoming, where he was incarcerated as a teenager. The place name Sundance was taken from the sun dance ceremony practiced by local Native American tribes.

Along with Siri, Alexa, and Cortana, Bixby joins the ranks of virtual assistant names.

Much more common on girls, but this virtue is occasionally given to boys too. It has the option of Bert(ie) as a nickname.

Predominantly male choice that nevertheless has a pretty sound and fashionable unisex feel.

The Kimberly of the current age, but currently less popular than either Ember or Everly.

All names connected with royalty have become increasingly popular in recent years, and King variation Kyng is no exception. Some parents may feel that the Kyng spelling makes it more of a name and less of a royal title, but both names sound the same and have identical meanings, so why endlessly complicate spelling and pronunciation?

A once-popular nickname for Albert and Bertram now being polished up by hip Brits, but still hibernating in the Land of Nerd over here.

Familiar English surname now associated with the Abercrombie & Fitch offshoot.

The feminine form of the masculine name Diell, meaning "sun" in Albanian – making this a rare and striking celestial choice.

There are several fine Ben-beginning boy's names, such as BENJAMIN and BENEDICT, but girls names like this and BENJAMINA don't fare as well.

Has some highly unfortunate World War II associations.

A unique New Age possibility with a pleasing sound.

Stiff and sedate surname name, despite its salty start.