6000+ Dog Names

The childhood name of the heroine of Memoirs of a Geisha is pretty and accessible. Chiyiko is a pet form.

In addition to being the term for a job performing music, Gig has been used as a name, as in onetime actor Gig Young--who was born Byron but took his stage name from a character he played.

Verde is an uncommon color name with a Latinate accent, perfect for a spring baby.

Rare French option for girls, but feels familiar thanks to the popularity of Sebastian.

Irish surname derived from the name Gairbhín, a diminutive of garbh, "rough". It's barely been used as a first name, but could be a similar-yet-different alternative to names like Nolan and Sullivan.

One of the more prominent by-products of reality TV, via Disney.

Fortune is a middle name choice designed to generate good luck and prosperity.

Sure to give a complex.

First century queen who led her Brittonic Iceni tribe in revolution against the Romans occupying England. Also found as Boudica, Boadicea (as in bodacious) and in Welsh as Buddug, the historic namesake was defeated and committed suicide, but is still celebrated in England as intelligent and brave. One ancient name that, while unheard these days, could be revived along with such choices as Atticus and Cassius.

Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."

A sparkling and rare option among the names that mean light.

Western African variation of Sa'id

Fervent fans of The Catcher in the Rye might want to consider this as a literary tribute. More mainstream alternative: Holden.

There are many more appealing Irish surnames than Foley, and certainly more positive meanings. If Foley is a genuine family name, this would be all right in the middle.

The energetic Brody is a name that claims different meanings and origins depending on whether you're looking at its Irish, Scottish, or English history -- and Eastern Europeans claim a version too. This spelling is much more popular for boys, but has seen some use for girls in recent years, including volleyball player Gabrielle Reese's daughter. An alternate spelling is Brodie.

Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear.

A newcomer to the US popularity charts, likely influenced by the popularity of similar names Camila and Camilla.

This is an outside possibility for opera-lovers, with the additional eco/color factor.

Notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone may not seem like a worthy namesake, but parents have been using his surname for their sons since 1996. In English, we pronounce Capone with two syllables, but the authentic Italian pronunciation is cah-POH-neh.