6000+ Dog Names

Burnell had some life as a first name in the early decades of the 20th century. Today, a handful of baby boys are still given the name, perhaps in honor of one of its famous bearers.

There are more charming places -- and place-names -- for your child.

Not to be confused with the identically spelt Greek feminine form, which is pronounced with three syllables, Zosime is the French form of the male name Zosimus. Zosime or Zosimus is a quirky Z starting name with a long history. It has been the name of several early saints and a pope, as well as the Byzantine author of a history of the Roman Empire, published in the sixth century CE.

An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.

A feminine form of Ashwin, linked to the twin Hindu gods of the sunrise and sunset, the Ashwini. Ashvini is also the name of the first star that appears in the evening sky in Hindu astronomy.

Could be an interesting alternative to London, now that that one is firmly on the girl's side.

Londo Mollari is a character from the TV show Babylon 5.

The Tahitian roots of Herenui are here, which means love, and nui, which means big. So this South Sea Islander name can be translated as "big love".

Fairly rare Spanish name, found as a character in one of the Oz books. One of those

Chosen by one musician, Todd Rundgren, for his son, but unlikely to be emulated by others.