6000+ Dog Names

Coined by Shakespeare for the main antagonist in his comedy Twelfth Night, the unfortunate Malvolio’s name literally means "ill will".

Brogan is a cheerful Irish surname that would fit right in with the Logans and Br-starting names now trendy for boys. It's been on the pop list for the past three years, though it's sliding again. Its history includes Saint Brogan (Broccan in Gaelic), who was Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe.

A beautiful African name which can also lead to the always-wearable "Addy" nickname.

Though some forward-looking parents are now choosing wood-related names like Oak, Pine, and Ash, this generic option would be even more avant garde.

The old word name Temple has gained some recent notice as a girls' name via admired autistic writer and inventor Dr. Temple Grandin (born Mary Temple), subject of an acclaimed biopic, in which she was played by Claire Danes.

This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.

Dickie is traditionally a masculine name functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Richard, which has Germanic origins meaning 'strong ruler' or 'brave power.' While sometimes used as a standalone name, particularly in the early to mid-20th century, Dickie is more commonly encountered as a nickname. The name carries a vintage quality, evoking mid-century Americana and British culture where such familiar forms were more commonly formalized. Notable bearers include various athletes and entertainers who preferred this friendly variation. Though its popularity as a formal name has declined in recent decades due to potential teasing concerns and changing naming trends, Dickie remains part of naming heritage particularly in English-speaking countries, representing an era when casual, approachable name forms were embraced.

Carlota is the preferred version of Charlotte in Spain and Portugal, each where it ranks among the Top 50 most popular girl names. Carlotta, with two Ts, is the Italian spelling.

The iconic Gone With the Wind star Clark's surname was brought into the first-name mix when Weeds' Kevin Nealon picked it for his son. Gable makes a strong and unusual possibility, a rhyming cousin to Abel and Mabel.

A winning unisex word name, fresher than Victoria or Victor. While Victory ranked only once on the US Top 1000, in 1918 at the end of World War I, it's a Top 25 name for girls in France.

Checho is a masculine name with Spanish roots, often used as a familiar or affectionate nickname for names like Sergio, César, or Jesús. The diminutive suffix '-echo' adds a warm, endearing quality to the shortened form of these names. While not commonly used as a formal given name in English-speaking countries, Checho maintains popularity in Spanish-speaking communities and Latin American countries. It carries a friendly, approachable quality and reflects the Hispanic tradition of creating intimate, familial nicknames. The name has a rhythmic, cheerful sound that contributes to its charm and appeal as both a nickname and, increasingly, as a standalone given name.

A definite improvement over the English Humbert, Umberto has nevertheless been rarely heard outside the Italian community.

This spelling variation of trending unisex Ari — both diminutives of Hebrew Ariel — means "lion of God".

Strictly for a Vegas baby.

Strong Japanese unisex choice. Dragons are a symbol of power in Japan.

In Greek mythology, Sao was one of the 50 Nereids, daughters of the sea god Nereus. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor.

A British surname that was used only for males until Mrs. Norman Mailer, Norris Church (born Barbara), came under the public eye.

More obscure Irish surname-name, also spelled Molloy, that's prime for use.

Idony is the Norse goddess of springtime and eternal youth, and this variation is both rare and straightforward, a winning combination.