Girl Dog Names That Start With S

  1. Sada
    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Sarah; also Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "chaste"
    • Description:

      The late actress Sada Thompson introduced this obscure but usable form.
  2. Shaya
    • Origin:

      Variation of Shay, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Despite sounding feminine to English speakers, Shaya is a unisex name more common among baby boys — the male version also has roots in Arabic.
  3. Senalda
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "a sign"
    • Description:

      Nearly unknown here, with good reason.
  4. Savi
    • Origin:

      Hindi, or diminutive of Savannah
    • Description:

      Cute and short name that sounds right on trend with it's V sound.

      Alyssa Milano's character on the soap opera Mistresses was Savannah, called Savi.

  5. Saison
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "season"
    • Description:

      A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.
  6. Shadie
    • Description:

      Shadie is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Shady, possibly referring to a shaded place or carrying metaphorical meanings of mysteriousness. It could also be a diminutive form of names containing 'shade' or similar sounds, or a creative modern invention. Some instances might connect to Arabic origins, where 'Shadi' (typically masculine) means 'singer' or 'songbird,' with Shadie representing a feminized version. The name has a soft, gentle quality with its flowing sounds and appealing rhythm. Uncommon in mainstream usage, Shadie offers a distinctive choice with an intriguing blend of familiarity and uniqueness.
  7. Siran
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "lovely"
    • Description:

      A shimmery name with a wonderful meaning; another intriguing variation is Siroun.
  8. Selam
    • Origin:

      Amharic
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      A unisex name with a lovely serene meaning in the Ambaric language of Ethiopia.
  9. Shanta
    • Origin:

      Indian
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      This is the Indian version of the Hindi word meaning peace.
  10. Snowy
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "snowy"
    • Description:

      Snowy has only ever appeared on the charts twice: in 2013, when it was given to 6 baby girls, and in 2016, when it was used for five. With recent celeb choices such as Stormi and Thunder, could Snowy be next on parents' lists?
  11. Souko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "frost child"
    • Description:

      One of many Japanese options for a winter baby.
  12. Salama
    • Origin:

      African, Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "peace, safety, security"
    • Description:

      The three soft a's make for a calm and rhythmic name, though some risk of salami jokes.
  13. Sevgi
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      The Turkish word for "love" is a Gen X name in its country of origin, but is a fresh option in the US. It debuted on the charts in 2021 thanks to the Turkish soap opera Adı Sevgi (Its Name's Love), which is also broadcast in Spanish.