6000+ Dog Names

Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.

Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.

Derived from Greek name Nike "victory", this name has been borne by many notable figures, from ancient times to the present day. It belonged to several early kings of Macedonia and to a 1st-century Catholic saint, Nicanor the Deacon, which accounts for its use in the Spanish-speaking world to this day.

Pretty and distinctive choice for poetry lovers.

Rarely heard surname name that lacks the lightness of other o-ending names.

An early and still quintessentially androgynous name, now supplanted by thousands of fresher options.

Pronounced Beecham, but still too fancy and fey. Likewise Beaufort (beautiful fort), Beaufoy (beautiful beech tree), and Beaumont (beautiful mountain).

Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.

An attractive and easily translatable Finnish name.

Properly spelled Özgür, this is a familiar unisex name and surname in Turkey, though little-known in the rest of the world. The pronunciation is not far removed from Oscar, which could be a helpful reference point or cause confusion.

This creative spelling variation of Landon is widely used but still lags far behind the original.

The misspelling that created an indelibly one-person name.

Addai is derived from Thaddai, the original Aramaic form of Thaddeus. We prefer this derivative to Thad, which is twice as common.

Wheezy short form of lovely name, featured in the movie "Steel Magnolias." Go for Lou or Lulu instead.

Variant of Evelyn

This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.

Harvard's sibling.

Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.

This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun.