6000+ Dog Names

An addition to the collection of gemstone names — a category that's currently rising in popularity.

Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.

Naming babies for personal heroes is the cool contemporary trend followed by Woody Allen when he honored New Orleans jazz clarinetist Sidney Bechet in his daughter's name--adding the middle name Dumaine after a cornet player who was another of his musical heroes. Bechet has a nice, catchy Gallic feel.

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.

The unusual name chosen by influencer Ty Haney and musician Mark Wystrach for their son, brother to Sundance.

Dinesh is a popular Indian name -- it stands for the sun in Hindu texts -- made familiar in the US by the HBO show Silicon Valley via the character played by Kumail Nanjiani. With the emphasis on the second syllable, Dinesh is a name that translates easily.

Sandy southwestern feel.

Rudyard Kipling created the name Bagheera for the black panther character in his classic collection The Jungle Book. It was derived from the Hindi word bagh, meaning "tiger."

Potential middle name for a baby born midday.

The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.

For stalwart Republicans only.

Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.

Most often spelled without the final "e"--unless you're a particular fan of writer Bret.