6000+ Dog Names
- Brayan
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Adding another 'a' to the conventional Bryan has given this creative invention a life of its own.
- Lucinde
- Mariner
Origin:
Occupational name from LatinMeaning:
"sea-farer"
- Gorou
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"fifth son"Description:
Traditional Japanese name for the fifth-born son makes for a unique baby name in the West.
- Franchot
Origin:
French variation of FrancisDescription:
Old-time movie actor Franchot Tone (born Stanislas -- Franchot was his mother's maiden name) earned this name its own place in the book. An interesting, provocative choice.
- Oasis
Origin:
EgyptianMeaning:
"fertile spot in a desert"Description:
Oasis is an ultra-rare word name that has only ever been used for a handful of babies born in the US. Its appeal is undeniable, though. An oasis can be a place of refuge, or a place of beauty, in an otherwise harsh environment. It also shares sounds with other popular and trendy names—think Owen, combined with Silas, with a touch of Ocean.
- Feather
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.
- Tenya
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sky and heavens"Description:
Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.
- Faraday
Origin:
Scottish surnameMeaning:
"wood man"Description:
Faraday is a whimsical Scottish surname that works equally well as a first name for girls or boys.
- Jaylee
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Jaylee belongs to the family of names including Haylee and Caylee, all of which experienced their greatest popularity five to ten years ago.
- Scooter
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Retro nickname for Scott.
- Maloney
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"devotee of the church"Description:
Too close to baloney.
- Salmon
Origin:
Animal nameMeaning:
"salmon, a fish"Description:
nature namesare in, and even fish names like Pike and Salmon are open for consideration.
- Jimi
- Reia
- Nanny
Origin:
Short form of Nancy or Ann, HebrewMeaning:
"grace"Description:
Nanny, like Fanny, is an old-fashioned nickname not due for a comeback any time soon.
- Coyote
Origin:
animal nameDescription:
Native to america, the coyote has long been associated with danger and independence. Has some teasing potential thanks to 2000 film Coyote Ugly but it is certainly a strong statement name for American nature lovers.
- Avin
- Franky
Origin:
Variation of FrankieMeaning:
"from France; free man"Description:
As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.
- Amis
Origin:
Literary nameDescription:
The surname of father-son British writers Kingsley and Martin could work very well as a first, though its Amy connection makes it sound a tad feminine.