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6000+ Dog Names

  1. Ceri

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "to love"

    • Description:

      Ceri is traditionally a Welsh masculine name which historically has been Anglicised to "Kerry", but we love the Welsh original. Famous Ceris include British painter Ceri Richards and New Zealand soccer player Ceri Evans. Be aware that Ceri is sometimes used as a female name, both as a standalone name and as a shortening of the Welsh female name Ceridwen.
  2. Hippolyte

    • Origin:

      French from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "releaser of horses"

    • Description:

      Hippolyte is the name of an Amazonian princess AND her son, both unfortunate mythical figures. The name Hippolyte, later borne by several saints, is a not an uncommon boys' name in France, but has barely set foot on American soil and is unlikely to do so. It was the middle name of famed French playwright Jean Giraudoux.
  3. Raja

    • Origin:

      Arabic and Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "hope; ruler"

    • Description:

      Raja is a widely-used Arabic or Sanskrit name that works for girls as well as boys. Five baby girls were named Raja and seven given the Rajah spelling in the US last year, where for boys the popularity of the spellings was reversed: 18 Raja to ten Rajah.
  4. Jiro

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "second son"

    • Description:

      Also written as Jirō, this is a commonly used Japanese name, sometimes as a standalone and sometimes as a suffix. Often written to mean "second son", other kanji elements may be used to create the meanings "son, reign", "second, melodious", and "next son".
  5. Thijs

    • Origin:

      Dutch short form of Matthijs

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Usually pronounced to rhyme with nice — though others may rhyme it with Jace — Thijs is a popular Dutch name short for that country's form of Matthew. Matt Lauer's half-Dutch son is called Thijs.
  6. Brigham

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "little village near the bridge"

    • Description:

      A distinguished sounding place and surname borne by religious leader Brigham Young, second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  7. Kaleb

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Caleb

    • Meaning:

      "devotion to God"

    • Description:

      Kaleb is one of several boys' names starting with k that started life as a classic C name, Caleb. Kevin Federline named his boy Kaleb Michael Jackson.
  8. Dougray

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Description:

      Scottish actor Dougray (born Stephen) Scott made us aware of this name when he took on his French grandmother's surname as his stage name.
  9. Alvina

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "elf-friend"

    • Description:

      This variation of the more well known Alvin adds an unusual and feminine touch to the original. It sounds a bit more like what it means--"elf friend."
  10. Chanel

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the canal"

    • Description:

      Fans of the classic French designer would now more fashionably choose Coco.
  11. Hershey

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Hershel, German and Yiddish

    • Meaning:

      "deer"

    • Description:

      Hershey is best-known in the US as a brand of chocolate, named after the company's founder, Milton Hershey. Hershey and its many variations, including Hersh and Hershkovitz, is most commonly a surname that may be either German or Jewish.
  12. Nefertari

    • Origin:

      Ancient Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful companion"

    • Description:

      Nefertari Meritmut was the first and favorite wife of pharoah Ramesses II "the Great". She was highly educated and undertook important diplomatic work on behalf of her husband, corresponding with other prominent figures and even making speeches.
  13. Katana

    • Origin:

      Persian or Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "honorable or sword"

    • Description:

      Katana is a male name in Old Persian and a well-used word in Japanese, but as a girls' name is these days found more often as Kitana, the name of a princess in the video game Mortal Kombat II.
  14. Lumen

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs).
  15. Cinta

    • Description:

      Cinta is a feminine name with Indonesian and Spanish origins, carrying beautiful meanings in both languages. In Indonesian, particularly in Javanese culture, Cinta means 'love' and is used both as a name and as an everyday expression of affection. In Spanish, it relates to 'cinta' meaning 'ribbon' or 'tape,' symbolizing connection and beauty. The name has a simple, melodic quality with its clear consonants and flowing vowel sounds. While rare in English-speaking countries, Cinta has maintained consistent usage in Indonesia and Spanish-speaking regions. The name's brevity and easy pronunciation make it accessible across languages, while its meaningful associations with love and beauty give it emotional resonance. Cinta offers a multicultural option that's both distinctive and meaningful.

  16. Soledad

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "solitude"

    • Description:

      This strong Spanish name that refers to the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Solitude) has been made accessible by broadcaster Soledad O'Brien -- who shows how well it combines with an Anglo surname. Her birth name was Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien.
  17. Mocha

    • Origin:

      English, color and coffee name

    • Description:

      Save this for your next run to Starbucks.
  18. Cruise

    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "cross"

    • Description:

      Cool, cruising choice for either sex.
  19. Armani

    • Origin:

      Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or Persian

    • Meaning:

      "soldier; wish,hope"

    • Description:

      One of the designer baby names -- Chanel and Gucci are others -- that have appeared in this era of branding everything from your purse to your offspring. It helps that the name is similar to more established choices, such as Amani, Marnie, Amy, and Aria.
  20. Theophilus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "friend of God"

    • Description:

      This is a multi-syllabic New Testament relic that could be yet another fresh way to get to Theo. In the beginning of Luke's gospel, he dedicates his words to Theophilus.