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Dog Names That Start With S

  1. Saya

    • Origin:

      Indian, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "shadow; sand"

    • Description:

      A name of both Japanese and Hindi origin, Saya has a bright, sharp sound, reminiscent of Maia and Kaia. Borne by Olympian BMX racer, Saya Sakakibara, wrestler Saya Kamitani, and by weather presenter, Saya Hiyama who went viral after a clip of her switching from light-hearted banter to an earthquake warning became an internet phenomenon, Saya has also been used for characters in a variety of Japanese media.
  2. Senna

    • Origin:

      Botanical, or Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "brightness"

    • Description:

      Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly as a laxative. While that is a less-than-savory association, Senna has a lovely sound and is a fresh entry in the flourishing botanical names genus.
  3. Seeley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "blessed, happy"

    • Description:

      Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.
  4. Sumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "elegant, refined"

    • Description:

      Simple and, yes, elegant -- until you think of the wrestlers.
  5. Swan

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "swan"

    • Description:

      Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan carries an image of grace, though perhaps also a bit of languor. It's a lovely and original name, right for our times.
  6. Stark

    • Origin:

      Word name, surname, and literary name

    • Description:

      Stark is an ancient surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and unyielding. In modern parlance, stark means severe or plain. But Stark's use as a first name -- 15 boys were named Stark in the US in 2017 -- stems from its prominence in Game of Thrones, which has inspired so many new baby names. House Stark is a ruling family on GoT; its motto is fittingly "Winter is coming," so Stark and other names from the show might make creative names for winter babies.
  7. Sugar

    • Origin:

      Literary and word name

    • Description:

      You can call your daughter Sugar, but only as a term of endearment. Her real name has to be something, almost anything, else.
  8. Spring

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spring doesn't sound half as contemporary as Winter, which has become the cool season name.
  9. Solace

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      A rare unisex word/virtue name that is currently given to around 10 babies of each gender per year in the US. It could make for an unexpected route to bright, easygoing nickname Sol (or trendy nickname Ace).
  10. Shirin

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "charming, sweet"

    • Description:

      An attractive unisex choice heard in several countries, including Armenia. Can be pronounced sheer-IN or sheer-EEN.
  11. Sabino

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "wise"

    • Description:

      This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.
  12. Sixtine

    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Sixtus

    • Meaning:

      "sixth-born"

    • Description:

      While Sixtine is a name with ancient roots that's popular in modern-day France, it's hard to imagine it gaining hold in English-speaking lands, given its similarity to the number sixteen and its even-more-problematic similarity to the word "sexting." You wouldn't do that to your daughter.
  13. Sidney

    • Origin:

      English from French

    • Meaning:

      "Saint Denis"

    • Description:

      While Sidney in this spelling has a long history as a girls' name, it fell off the Top 1000 from the early 50s until 1990. Then it reemerged as one of the newly chic androgynous names for girls, rising into the Top 300 before falling off the Top 1000 list again in 2016. Sydney is now the more fashionable form.
  14. Sunna

    • Origin:

      Norse, Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "sun"

    • Description:

      Sunna was a mythological goddess of the sun. As a mythology name that easily translated into English yet is unique and uplifting, Sunna feels like an all-around winner.
  15. Sinbad

    • Origin:

      Persian literary name

    • Description:

      When comedian David Atkins adopted this Arabian Nights-type name, it became almost feasible, but could lead to tough times in the schoolyard.
  16. Sequoia

    • Description:

      Sequoia is a masculine name derived from the name of the massive redwood trees native to California, which were themselves named after Sequoyah (c.1770-1843), the Cherokee silversmith who created a syllabary for the Cherokee language. As a given name, Sequoia evokes qualities of strength, longevity, and natural majesty—sequoia trees are among the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. This name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the late 20th century as part of the trend toward nature-inspired names. While still uncommon, Sequoia appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with Native American connections and powerful natural symbolism. Though listed here as masculine, it's worth noting that Sequoia is used for children of all genders.

  17. Sama

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "sky"

    • Description:

      Sama is on the baby name roster in the English-speaking world thanks to its rank at the bottom of the British Top 1000. A variation of the Turkish Sema, Sama may be used as a simpler, fresher alternative to Samantha or one of the most accessible Arabic names for girls.
  18. Shooter

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "person who fires a gun; member of a sports team who scores goals"

    • Description:

      More than 300 babies have been named Shooter in the US since 2002, which, depending on who you ask, is arguably about 300 too many. One of the violent names for boys that have gained traction in recent years, the most optimistic view perhaps is that parents were thinking about sports or honoring a family connection to the militiary when choosing this name.
  19. Silvana

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "of the forest"

    • Description:

      Variant of Sylvana
  20. Sibylle

    • Description:

      Sibylle is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from the Greek 'Sibylla', referring to female prophets or oracles in ancient Greece and Rome. These sibyls were revered for their wisdom and prophetic abilities. The name has been used throughout European history, particularly in German, French, and Swiss regions. While never extremely common, Sibylle has maintained a steady presence, especially in continental Europe. It carries an air of mystique and classical elegance, often associated with wisdom and foresight. The name experienced modest popularity in the mid-20th century in French-speaking and Germanic countries. Variations include Sibyl, Sybil, and Sibilla.