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6000+ Dog Names

  1. 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.
  2. Lizzie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Lizzie was commonly used as an independent name in the last half of the nineteenth century. Today Lizzie is still one of the most stylish short forms of Elizabeth, but few U.S. parents put it on the birth certificate.
  3. Walken

    • Origin:

      Australian Aboriginal

    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"

    • Description:

      One of the few rainbow names that is masculine, Walken is a Noongar Aboriginal word.
  4. Seneca

    • Origin:

      Latin surname and Native American

    • Meaning:

      "people of the standing rock"

    • Description:

      Seneca was both a Roman philosopher-statesman and is a Native American Iroquois tribe. Occasionally used for both girls and boys, Seneca is now a Hunger Games character.
  5. Jabez

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "borne in pain"

    • Description:

      Jabez has a rare combo of three appealing elements: a Biblical heritage, a captivating Southern accent, and a jazzy feel. It was popular with the Pilgrims and on into the nineteenth century (there have been four U.S. Congressmen named Jabez), but it hasn't been in the Top 1000 since 1880.
  6. Feather

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.
  7. Maleah

    • Origin:

      Variation of Malia

    • Description:

      Oh dear! We can see where you were going with connecting this name to the classic "Leah," but it just doesn't work. We recommend sticking with the classic Malia.
  8. Kailey

    • Origin:

      Variation of Kaylee, English

    • Meaning:

      "laurel, crown"

    • Description:

      Kaylee meets Hailey.
  9. Tornado

    • Origin:

      Spanish word name

    • Meaning:

      "tornado"

    • Description:

      Tornado first meant thunderstorm and only later came to mean whirlwind, the common modern meaning. More recently, Tornado is the first name of a tennis-playing teen whose sister is called the equally attention-getting Hurricane. Both names work for either gender, if you think you can withstand the storm jokes.
  10. Bowman

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "archer"

    • Description:

      Bowman has a lot of winning ingredients: an occupational surname, a cool "Bo" sound, and an archery-related meaning. Given to around 40 boys in the US in a recent year, it could work as a rarer, but not outrageous, alternative to the likes of Bodhi, Beau, Bowen, and Brody.
  11. Sidda

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      Sidda is a name made famous by the heroine of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood; it probably started life as a nickname.
  12. Malone

    • Origin:

      Irish surname

    • Meaning:

      "devotee of St. John"

    • Description:

      A stylish sounding last name, similar to Marlowe in sound and Murphy in style, Malone is a gender neutral choice in the US that has leaned just slightly feminine in recent years. Adapted from the Irish surname Ó Maoil Eoin, it means "devotee of St. John".
  13. Fort

    • Origin:

      French, English

    • Meaning:

      "strong; a protected building, a stronghold"

    • Description:

      A saints name and a word name, this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.
  14. Asani

    • Origin:

      Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "rebellious"

    • Description:

      Asani is a traditionally masculine Swahili name, although it is used for both boys and girls in the US. Its rebellious meaning makes it perfect for a maverick child.
  15. Katya

    • Origin:

      Russian, diminutive of Ekatarina, Russian variation of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      One of the warm and earthy Russian nickname names now coming into style. Denzel Washington gave his daughter the Katia spelling.
  16. Reia

    • Description:

      Reia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, giving it rich cross-cultural significance. In Japanese, Reia (麗愛) can mean 'lovely love' or 'beautiful affection,' depending on the kanji characters used. It also resembles Rhea from Greek mythology, who was a Titaness and mother of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. Additionally, Reia could be considered a variant of Raya, which has Hebrew and Arabic roots meaning 'friend' or 'companion.' This multicultural name remains relatively uncommon in Western countries but has seen modest increased usage in recent decades as parents seek distinctive names with international appeal. Its brevity and melodic quality make it accessible across language barriers, while its various meaningful associations offer depth beyond its simple, beautiful sound.

  17. Norris

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "northerner"

    • Description:

      Somehow more modern and likable than Morris or Doris.
  18. Dione

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "divine queen"

    • Description:

      In Greek mythology the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus, and also one of Saturn's moons; this is an astral name quite distinct from the better known Dionne.
  19. Kale

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Whether you think of it as Cale with a K, or a pet form of Kalen or Kaleb, this is just the kind of short, synthetic name finding a lot of favor now, but remember -- it's also the name of a vegetable.
  20. Kano

    • Origin:

      African place-name or Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "the god of the waters"

    • Description:

      Pleasing crossover possibility.