6000+ Dog Names

The childhood name of the heroine of Memoirs of a Geisha is pretty and accessible. Chiyiko is a pet form.

The short O variation of Tomi (homophonous with Tommy) was used for dozens of daughters in midcentury America, putting it firmly in grandma name territory.

A very unique fruit name heard more often on peachy-colored dogs than on baby girls.

Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer Octavio Paz.

Tete is an uncommon feminine name with multicultural origins. In various African languages, particularly in West African countries like Ghana and Togo, it can mean 'gift' or appear as a nickname or term of endearment. In French-speaking regions, it might be connected to 'tête' meaning 'head.' The name has a minimalist, modern appeal with its simple repetitive structure and easy pronunciation across languages. While not frequently found in mainstream Western naming, Tete offers cultural significance for families with relevant heritage connections. Its brevity aligns with contemporary trends toward shorter names, though its rarity gives it a distinctive quality that stands out in most communities.

One of the few Lu- names that you've probably never heard of, Lulie could prove a good alternative for Luna, Lucy, and Lula.

Used in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, this strong-sounding name belonged to a hero in Persian legend. Its derivation is unclear, but the consensus seems to be that it relates to the hero’s great size and strength, possibly from Avestan raodha "to grow" and takhma "strong, brave, valiant".

If Joely (as in actress Richardson) is a name, why not Noely? As nickname-names become both more acceptable and more fashionable, Noely may be a fresh spin on one traditional name for Christmas babies.

Jayant is the name of the son of the Hindu God Indra. Its meaning is derived from the Sanskrit word Jaya, meaning victory.

Popular in Iceland but primed for "Frosty the Snowman" jokes in the US.

Though associated with a French saint noted for her holiness and strength of character, this name is somewhat dated and it might be better to look to one of the more modern names popular for little girls in France today: Oceane, Lea, Manon.

This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.

Twain can be thought of as a modernization (and possible namesake) of the dated Wayne, seasoned with the humor of Mark Twain, who adopted it from a river term.

A rare yet familiar sounding Spanish compound name, blending Evaristo and Eduardo together. It also appears in the Oz novels by L. Frank Braum (the source of the musical Wicked).

A relatively popular Arabic and Sanskrit name, which has a great positive meaning no matter which origin you claim.

Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.

Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.

Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.

This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.

Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.