6000+ Dog Names

See NECHAMA.

A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.

Cool new Q-starting possibility which suggests a sense of curiosity and purpose.

Two-syllable place-names are stylish, and this one is attached to a British city noted for its white chalk cliffs, but there are a couple of minuses: associated with the fish, Dover sole, and also rhymes with the doggy Rover.

Rhythmic, tangoish name quite popular in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Diminutive of Ignatius or its female form Ignatia – or, if you're thinking outside the box, of Ingrid or even Indigo. British actor, presenter and comedian Noel Fielding named his second daughter Iggy in 2020.

As a Spanish and Portuguese name, Brayan is a variant of the Celtic Brian, familiar in Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Italy and France. As a modern invention, it blends Brayden with Bryan, tying it the to the strong meaning of Brian and the fish-related meaning of Braden.

Ancient nickname that sounds cuter than its modern alternatives -- but be aware that in the days of the horse and buggy, it was most often used for the horse.

With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion?

The unlikely name of the hero of Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake, named for an author his father revered.

This spelling of popular Jalen ranks in the Top 1000 for both girls and boys.

A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.

Sweet and southern-feeling, maybe thanks to Horton Foote, author of Tender Mercies and The Trip to Bountiful, not to mention the Dr. Seuss connection.

This spelling variation of Angelica was popularized by actress Anjelica Huston.

Many parents these days are responding to names meaning peace, and this is one of the more unusual ones (more often heard as a surname). Pronounced PACH-ee-a, it relates to such other peaceful names as PAZ, PAX, and PAXICO