6000+ Dog Names

  1. Balton
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Dalton with a B. The original is better.
  2. Arpi
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "sun, ether"
    • Description:

      Arpi is a rising ethereal name in Armenia, where it is a poetic word for "sun".
  3. O'donnell
    • Origin:

      irish
    • Meaning:

      "son of the brave one"
    • Description:

      Forget Donald. Honor Grandpa Don with this new spin.
  4. Dorrit
    • Origin:

      Variation of Dorothea
    • Description:

      The "Little Dorrit" title character of Charles Dickens' novel was actually named Amy; Dorrit was her last name. The Dorit spelling is a short form of Dorotea in Danish and Dorrit has been used as a first name, but its origins are as a surname derived from Dorothea or Durward.
  5. Brownie
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      • Rancher
        • Origin:

          Occupational name
        • Description:

          Any name that combines two big trends -- in this case, occupational and western names -- has potential.
      • Quintero
        • Origin:

          Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "five"
        • Description:

          Adds some salsa to the Latin root.
      • Fabbro
        • Origin:

          Italian
        • Meaning:

          "blacksmith"
        • Description:

          If you're looking for a really unusual international occupational name, this could be it!
      • Heladio
        • Origin:

          Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "born in Greece"
        • Description:

          Melodic and friendly, and similar to a Spanish word for chilled and ice cream.
      • Zlatozara
        • Origin:

          Bulgarian
        • Meaning:

          "golden glow"
        • Description:

          Taken from two slavic root words (Zlato meaning gold and Žara meaning morning glow), this unusual name is catching the attention of parents in both Bulgaria and Russia.
      • Prudent
        • Origin:

          English virtue name
        • Meaning:

          "cautious"
        • Description:

          Prudence is rising again for baby girls. Prudent feels like a more modern spin, even though it too has a Puritan history. Plus, it still gets you to that cute nickname Pru.
      • Kouji
        • Origin:

          Variation of Koji, Japanese
        • Meaning:

          "double happiness; peaceful boss"
      • Chequelo
        • Maiya
          • Karitas
            • Origin:

              Icelandic variation of Carita
            • Meaning:

              "beloved"
            • Description:

              Karitas -- with an accent over the i -- is among the Icelandic Top 100 names, a version of the Scandinavian Carita which is itself a spin on Charity. An intriguing and unique name with a beautiful meaning.
          • Manning
            • Origin:

              Irish surname
            • Meaning:

              "monk"
            • Description:

              For football fans who have decided Peyton has become too feminine. Or they could look to brother Eli for inspiration.
          • Heimoana
            • Origin:

              Maori
            • Meaning:

              "of the ocean"
            • Description:

              An elaboration on Moana, newly familiar thanks to the heroine of the eponymous 2016 Disney movie.
          • Matana
            • Origin:

              Feminization of Matan, Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "gift"
            • Description:

              The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.
          • Amore
            • Origin:

              Italian
            • Meaning:

              "love"
            • Description:

              Loving Italian choice with a built-in lullaby.