6000+ Dog Names

Alaska is a state name that's gaining a following, along with Montana and Dakota. While it was used exclusively for girls in the 2020 US name statistics, there's no reason it can't work just as well for boys.

A gilded name that calls to mind the legendary lost city of El Dorado, the promise of which drew conquistadors into the rainforests and mountains of South America. But the mythical city has never been found.

As names become more popular, the truism goes, spelling variations are invented and become more popular too. Taytum entered the Top 1000 in the US for girls for the first time in 2021, following on the heels of mother name Tatum, now in the Top 300.

Woody Allen used this name for his daughter to honor jazz hero Sidney Bechet -- and it could work for a boy as well.

Decebal was the name of an ancient ruler of Dacia who resisted but was eventually conquered by the Roman military leader Traianus. Both Decebal and Traian are names used in modern Romania.

Old Testament name that would make a nice alternative to Matteo.

The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.

The name of a river that flows through Texas into the Gulf of Mexico is given to a dozen or so baby boys and a handful of girls each year. The name derives from Spanish río de los Brazos de Dios ("river of the Arms of God").

The charming Hitch played by Will Smith in the eponymous movie put this into the lexicon. Also known as the nickname of director Alfred Hitchcock and writer Christopher Hitchens, who titled his autobiography "Hitch."

One of the few K names that sounds middle-aged.

Actress Kirstie Alley popularized this short form that's been off the popularity register for a decade.

More common for girls in Japan, thanks to the prevalence of the related name Keiko.

The name of one of the greatest Western philosophers is often used as a first name in its land of origin, Greece, and would make a really interesting, thought-provoking choice here. It is remembered here as the nickname of the memorable character played by Sal Mineo in the classic film "Rebel Without a Cause."

With River and Ocean becoming mainstream, why not consider Sea?

The inclusion of the trendy "z" doesn't do much for this variant of Jasmine. We recommend the original spelling.

An interesting choice for the child of an architect.

A creative spelling variation of Drew. Draya Michelle And Orlando Scandrick used it for their son in 2016.

English surname used as one of the middles for Boris Becker's son Amadeus.