6000+ Dog Names

Most likely to be borne by a spotted cat or dog.

Removing one letter from the somewhat intimidating Alexios gives you Alexio, a charming and more accessible variation.

Kama is the winged Hindu god of love, son of Lakshmi. His proper name is Kamadeva.

Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.

Name of nine provincial Spanish kings, but more likely to conjure up Sancho Panza, the hapless squire of Don Quixote.

Hunter is gaining favor among girls—for those in search of something less common, we recommend Hutton.

She may have been an appealing Chinese heroine in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, but her name won't translate for a modern American girl. Better choices: Snow, or Flora.

A baby girl named Papa might cause some confusion, but the Papa (or Papatuanuku) of Polynesian mythology is the mother or earth goddess.

The name of a minor character in Game of Thrones, Balon Greyjoy, the ancient lord of the Iron Islands and father to lead character Theon Greyjoy.

Orpha, with its Biblical roots and its animal meaning, was once a fairly popular name, but fell from sight around the time of the Second World War, along with so many other Old School Names. And its similarity to the word orphan probably didn't help.

For remembrance of books past, Proust might be a meaningful middle name.

A possibility for fans of the mystery writer, but most parents would prefer Dashiell.

An admirable quality to impart; Pleasant was used by Charles Dickens in Our Mutual Friend and in modern times is known via American Girl dolls creator Pleasant Rowland.

Don't put "girth" in a baby name.

This unisex Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.

Probably too close for comfort to "toilette." Antonia conveys the same idea with a more mellifluous sound.