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6000+ Dog Names

  1. Urban

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "of the city"

    • Description:

      This name of eight popes might appeal to confirmed city-dwellers, but Urbana would be more feminine.
  2. Sapir

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "sapphire"

    • Description:

      An addition to the collection of gemstone names — a category that's currently rising in popularity.
  3. Feie

    • Origin:

      Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "peace"

    • Description:

      A lovely meaning and sound -- if you're fluent in Dutch.
  4. Orleanna

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      Orleanna was the young heroine of Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible.
  5. Junaid

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "warrior"

    • Description:

      This Arabic names has many spelling variations but this is the one that of the more phonetic transliterations and is therefore most used in English-speaking countries.
  6. Bourbon

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Not even for Brandy's twin brother.
  7. Zehava

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gold, golden"

    • Description:

      The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.
  8. Lajos

    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Louis, German and French

    • Meaning:

      "renowned warrior"
  9. Heimoana

    • Origin:

      Tahitian

    • Meaning:

      "crown of the ocean"

    • Description:

      A combination of hei "crown" and moana "ocean".
  10. Jockum

    • Description:

      Jockum is a distinctive masculine name with Scandinavian roots, primarily found in Sweden and Finland. It evolved as a variant of Joakim or Joachim, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehoyakim, meaning "established by God" or "God will raise up." While relatively uncommon globally, Jockum maintains a steady presence in Nordic countries where it's appreciated for its strong, distinctive sound and cultural heritage. The name carries a sense of tradition and uniqueness, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with historical depth yet uncommon usage. In Sweden, it occasionally appears in the public eye through notable bearers in the arts and professional fields.

  11. Ingeborg

    • Origin:

      German and Swedish

    • Meaning:

      "the help of Ing"

    • Description:

      Ingeborg (and all Germanic and Scandinavian names beginning with Ing-) references the ancient fertility god Ing. Ing, later known as Freyr, is one of the primary gods in Old Norse mythology.
  12. Lutza

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Louise, feminine variation of Louis, German and French

    • Meaning:

      "renowned warrior"

    • Description:

      Lutza is largely unknown in the English-speaking world and might remain that way, due to its resemblance to klutz.
  13. Honore

    • Description:

      Honoré is a French feminine name (though also used for males in French culture) derived from the Latin 'honoratus,' meaning 'honored' or 'respected.' With roots dating back to ancient Rome, the name embodies dignity, integrity, and virtue. It gained prominence through notable bearers like the French novelist Honoré de Balzac, though his was the masculine form. As a feminine name, Honoré carries an elegant, sophisticated quality with its French pronunciation (oh-no-RAY) adding a touch of cosmopolitan flair. While consistently used in French-speaking regions, it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, making it an attractive option for parents seeking a name with historical depth, clear meaning, and cultural refinement without being overly popular.

  14. Tower

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      While nature names, even those of fierce animals and mountain peaks, are used for children these days, architectural features like this somehow seem a bit cold.
  15. Armie

    • Origin:

      Nickname for Armand

    • Description:

      Handsome young actor Armie Hammer put this name on the map in 2010, when he rose to national attention for playing the Winklevoss twins in David Fincher's "The Social Network." His full name is Armand, after his great grandfather, wealthy Los Angeles businessman Armand Hammer.
  16. Comfort

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      This Puritan virtue name is unstylish, but sympathetic and appealing, in these largely uncomfortable times.
  17. Strummer

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "one who strums (a stringed musical instrument)"

    • Description:

      Cool word name for boys evocative of rock and roll. Julia Stiles named her son Strummer in 2017.
  18. Hogan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "youth"

    • Description:

      Logan came from nowhere in the past few decades to break the Top 25, and Hogan is a good bet to follow, now that "Hogan's Heroes" has faded from memory.
  19. Oakleigh

    • Origin:

      Variation of Oakley, English

    • Meaning:

      "oak clearing"

    • Description:

      Oakleigh broke into the Top 1000 in 2019, two years after Oaklee and six years after Oakley. Last year, about 600 baby girls were named Oakleigh in the US, almost exactly the same number as Oaklyn -- though three times as many were named Oakley and Oaklynn.
  20. Mats

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias, Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      If you're looking for a Euro-chic alternative to Max, Mats is a strong possibility. It's a fading classic in Norway, but is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, where short names are the height of style.