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6000+ Dog Names

  1. Bennie

    • Description:

      Bennie is a warm, friendly masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict, though it has established itself as an independent given name. Benjamin derives from Hebrew, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south,' while Benedict comes from Latin meaning 'blessed.' Bennie carries a casual, approachable quality with nostalgic charm, popular in the early to mid-20th century particularly in Southern United States. The name has associations with folk and country music through figures like Bennie Moten and Bennie Wallace. While less common today as a formal given name, it maintains popularity as a nickname and carries connotations of reliability, unpretentiousness, and down-to-earth goodness. The spelling variant 'Bennie' (versus 'Benny') adds a slight distinction while maintaining the name's accessible nature.
  2. Patrice

    • Origin:

      French variation of PATRICIA

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      Patrice is a more modern-sounding and polished unisex alternative to Patricia.
  3. Makana

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "gift"

    • Description:

      A unisex name in Hawaii, with great potential for cool nickname Ma(c)k.
  4. Justice

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "the quality of being just, impartial, or fair"

    • Description:

      Justice is a fashionable word name, used for both girls and boys. Justice has the distinction of being a virtue name without the religious implications of Faith or Grace. It still feels more male than female, perhaps partly due to the classic Roman name Justus, but Justice has become a more common pick for girls in recent years.
  5. Timmy

    • Description:

      Timmy is a warm, friendly masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Timothy. The root name Timothy comes from the Greek "Timotheos," meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God," and appears in the Bible as the name of Paul's young companion. Timmy gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century, often used as both a nickname and a given name in its own right. The name evokes a sense of youthfulness and approachability, and has been featured in popular culture through characters like Timmy Turner in "The Fairly OddParents" animated series. While some parents now prefer to use Timothy on birth certificates, Timmy continues to be chosen for its cheerful, unpretentious quality and familiar sound. Its usage has declined since its peak but maintains steady recognition.

  6. Gentry

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "aristocracy"

    • Description:

      Gentry is a word name that's gaining ground for girls as a kind of updated Jennifer, especially in the Jentry (or Jentri or Jentree) spelling.
  7. Casen

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cason

    • Description:

      This spelling variation of Cason isn't quite as widely used as the original.
  8. Eldora

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "covered with gold"

    • Description:

      An unusual old school name which is made more modern by that fashionable El- beginning.
  9. Issa

    • Description:

      Issa is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Arabic culture, it is the name for Jesus (prophet Isa in Islam) and means 'God is salvation.' It also appears in Slavic languages as a diminutive of names like Isidor. In Japanese, Issa can be a given name meaning 'one tea' or was famously the pen name of the poet Kobayashi Issa. The name's brevity and melodic quality have contributed to its growing international appeal. Issa has gained popularity in recent decades, especially in Muslim communities and among parents seeking short, meaningful names with cross-cultural significance. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce across different languages, adding to its global accessibility while maintaining cultural richness.

  10. Llewyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Llewellyn

    • Description:

      A contraction of Llewellyn, recognizable as the name of the titular character in the movie Inside Llewyn Davis.
  11. Jefferson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Jeffrey"

    • Description:

      The name of the third U.S. President sounds, like Harrison and Jackson, more modern and stylish now than its root name. Used as a first name long before our surname-crazed era, Jefferson was most famously used as a first name by the President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, which may justifiably make you not want to use it. Jefferson is the middle name of another Prez, William Clinton.
  12. Pat

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Patrick

    • Meaning:

      "noble, patrician"

    • Description:

      As seen on SNL, Pat is the ultimate androgynous name. Stick with long form Patrick, and make sure everyone calls him Patrick.
  13. Sennett

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "bold in victory"

    • Description:

      New twist on Bennett. Mack Sennett was the early movie director known as the innovator of slapstick comedy.
  14. Elza

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my joy"

    • Description:

      Intriguing twist on several familiar names, though many people will mistake this for Elsa, Eliza, and so on.
  15. Dave

    • Origin:

      Short form of David, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Dave is the ultimate good guy name, but where father name David is still holding onto a spot in the Top 20, Dave -- widely used as an independent name in the middle of the last century -- dropped off the Top 1000 a few decades ago and shows no signs of a comeback. Baby Davids today, often named for dad or grandpa, are more likely to be called David than Dave.
  16. Iggy

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "fiery"

    • Description:

      Diminutive of Ignatius or its female form Ignatia – or, if you're thinking outside the box, of Ingrid or even Indigo. British actor, presenter and comedian Noel Fielding named his second daughter Iggy in 2020.
  17. Egbert

    • Origin:

      Anglo-Saxon

    • Meaning:

      "bright edge of a sword"

    • Description:

      Egbert still suffers somewhat from being used as a stereotypical name for nerds and aristocrats. It would be a surprising choice, but with its edgy meaning and dusty charm, possibly it's so beyond cool that it's...actually kind of cool?
  18. Xela

    • Origin:

      Galician

    • Meaning:

      "angel"

    • Description:

      A diminutive of Anxela in the Galician language of north-eastern Spain. Also used as a modern invented name in the US, for example as a backwards spelling of Alex.
  19. Osmond

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "divine protection"

    • Description:

      Once too tightly tied to the aging musical clan featuring Donny and Marie, Osmond may now be able to escape that association and join the cooler group of Os and Oz names, which include Osgood, Ozias, and even Oswald.
  20. Connolly

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "fierce as a hound"

    • Description:

      Connolly, an alternate spelling of Connelly, could make a livelier and less common substitute for Connor.