6000+ Dog Names

Cute, or maybe qute, nickname for the upstanding Enrique.

Clia could be seen as a variation of Clea (probably another invented literary name), or the creation of L. Frank Baum for a mermaid Princess character in one of his Oz books. Offers a similar choice to Cleo vs Clio.

Austria is an nteresting, appealing, unexplored geographic destination, much fresher than American cousin Austin.

Corona was once an improbable choice due to the beer brand. After the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, its firmly cemented its status as a nonviable baby name.

This name has considerable meaning in the Islamic world, as Hamzah the brave was the uncle and protector of the Prophet of Islam. A more contemporary Hamzah is the eldest son of the late King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan. More commonly encountered in English-speaking countries as Hamza.

Faunia is more often rendered as Fauna, who was a Roman goddess of fertility, women and healing. Faunia was the downtrodden yet loving heroine of Philip Roth's Human Stain. Faunia and Fauna have more gravitas than the doe-like Fawn.

Colorful middle name choice.

Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.

Marvel is rising for both sexes, and this cheerful, melodic variation could appeal too.

Epithet of the goddess Lakshmi with a watery meaning.

Unusual surname with rowdy quality.

Paquito's minimizing ito ending could make your child feel insignificant.

A possible alternative to the better-known Shoshona.

Pronounced sham-me, this color and word name is soft and appealing.

Associated with the poet and novelist Galway Kinnell, this name of an Irish city, county, and bay would make an evocative choice. For further literary cred, writers Liam O'Flaherty and Frank Harris both hail from Galway.

Gently appealing, a floral choice in Japanese.

Has some highly unfortunate World War II associations.

Name of the winning young heroine of Toni Morrison's first novel, The Bluest Eye.