6000+ Dog Names

Subaru is a Japanese astronomical name used for the Pleiades star cluster. The constellation was named as such for Subaru's meaning, "to bunch together," since the stars are crowded together. Subaru is used as a given name for boys in Japan.

Sweet Japanese name that would work well as an alternative to the now-dated Alyssa and Marissa.

An old surname with an intriguing sound an uncertain origin, although it may derive from a French word for "lantern" – perhaps referring originally to one who made or lit lanterns.

The French version of Candida, and with no unfortunate medical connection, much more wearable. It has never been recorded in the US charts, but could be a charming alternative to names like Cosette, Celine, Celeste, or Constance. In France, although not common, it was used in small numbers in the 1970s and 1980s.

Mincho is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. In Bulgarian and Macedonian, it serves as a diminutive form of names containing 'min' such as Mincho, Benjamin, or Minsent. In Japanese contexts, Mincho (明朝) refers to a type of font similar to serif typefaces in Western typography, though it's not typically used as a given name in Japan. The name may also have connections to Spanish or Portuguese language communities. With its distinctive sound and compact two-syllable structure, Mincho has a friendly, approachable quality. The name is extremely rare in English-speaking countries, making it a highly unique choice. Those named Mincho would likely have a distinctive identity in most communities, rarely encountering others who share their name.

Name with aristrocratic overtones.

Jimi is a masculine name that evolved as a diminutive or variant of James, or as an alternative spelling of Jimmy. With English and American roots, the name gained significant recognition in the 1960s through the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, whose influence helped popularize this spelling. The name carries a creative, musical connotation due to this association. While never extremely common, Jimi has a distinctive, informal charm that appeals to parents seeking a relaxed yet recognizable name with artistic flair. The name's simplicity and its connection to rock music history give it a cool, enduring quality despite its relatively uncommon usage.

Spelling variation of Lior.

The Frenchified color name Bleu is notable in baby-naming history as the then-outrageous middle name of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's daughter Ella, born in 2000. Perhaps because blue is traditionally a color for boys, there are twice as many baby boys named Bleu as there are girls

A more unusual romaji spelling of Choko.

Tenzan is a variation of Tenzin, a name with special significance for Buddhists, being the first name of the Dalai Lama.

Rarely heard but pleasing feminissima name for a baby girl.

Pretty Asian option.

Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.

We'd be leery of this one.

A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.

Modern faux-occupational name that prizes education. The Dutch surname Schuyler (or Skyler) has the same meaning.

A nouveau creation inspired by Paisley.

Perfect for a child of Japanese Irish heritage.