6000+ Dog Names

If Brave isn't enough for you, you might try Braver, which has an even stronger meaning. Braver's -er ending gives it surname style.

A distinctive and unusual choice, Vail may stem from the Latin, French, and Spanish valor and valeur, denoting worth, merit, and value: a perfect meaning for a baby. There is the possibility however that it also stems from the French vailliant, giving it the additional meaning of "brave, sturdy".

Verde is an uncommon color name with a Latinate accent, perfect for a spring baby.

Lorca is a Spanish place name from the province of Navarre, but more famous as the last name of the eminent Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, who was the direct inspiration for the name of Leonard Cohen's daughter Lorca.

Western African variation of Sa'id

Maiya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'illusion' or 'magic,' while in Hebrew it can mean 'wished-for child.' It's also found in Japanese culture where it might be connected to the word for 'dance.' The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek distinctive yet approachable alternatives to more common names like Maya or Maia. Maiya offers a fresh twist on these similar names while maintaining an easy pronunciation. Its cross-cultural presence gives it versatility and broad appeal. The name has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and vowel sounds, contributing to its increasingly favorable reception.

This name from the Shona language is a new entrant to the Top 1000 in the US.

One of the most attractive and unusual spins on the "Fran" franchise.

Although she declared her independence as far back as the reign of Elizabeth I — Good Queen Bess, Bess now sounds less passé than Beth or Betsy.

With its rich aural relation to names like Aubrey and Audrey, this color name could be the next Amber, or Scarlett.

This artistic surname name derives from a diminutive of Laurence/Lawrence, and was famously borne by the English painter LS Lowry.

Almost always a girl's name now.

Occasionally heard in the 1920s and 30s, along with siblings Bina and Mina; Vienna would be a more modern choice.

This feminine name — simply "angel" imported into Māori phonology — is fresher than Angela and less Hollywood than Angelina.

A word name that's appealing when applied to a person boogying or doing ballet; a different story in the context of Santa's reindeer.

Incredibly handsome and super smooth, Duarte sounds like it came straight out of a romance novel. You almost wouldn’t believe it’s derived from Edward.

She'd better be. Merry is one of the classic names for Christmas babies.

Friendly and charming international variation of Matthew, common in Estonia.

The New Jersey cities of Camden and Trenton are in, but the name of the state has not caught on to anywhere near the same extent, possibly due to its association with knitted pullovers and reality TV. Nevertheless, Jersey peaked as a masculine name in 2022, when it was given to around 60 boys.

A less-popular alternative to Juliette, perhaps – although it feels rather more dated.