Girl Dog Names That Start With S

Sundae

Word name

I'm sure the parents of the six little girls named Sundae in the US last year were thinking, "well, if Nicole Kidman can use Sunday..." In this case, we think the day of the week spelling is…

Serra

Italian, Portuguese and Catalan

"ridge"

This topographical name, more suited to a girl than a boy--though it would inevitably be confused with SARAH--has some distinguished bearers: famous Spanish missionary to Mexico Father Junipero…

Solstice

English from Latin

"when the sun stands still"

Solstice graduated from word to official first name when author Lionel Shriver used it for a character in her novel Big Brother . But of course, there were people named Solstice before: 16 baby girls…

Sorrel

Botanical name and French

"reddish brown"

A fragrant herbal and color name that could make a sensitive, distinctive choice.

Sosie

Variation of Sosi, Armenian, or diminutive of Susan or Sophie, Hebrew, Greek

"palm tree; lily; wisdom"

Sweet and cosy but with substance too, Sosie is a rare, multicultural name. Used as a short form of Susan, Sosan, Sophie and Sophia, it could make a fresh alternative to Suzy, Izzy, or Josie;…

Shoshanna

Spelling variation of Shoshana, Hebrew

"lily"

Shoshanna is a variation of one of the best-known original Hebrew baby names for girls , the original of Susanna. This is the spelling used by Shoshanna Lonstein, a designer who creates the Shoshanna…

Socorro

Spanish and Portuguese

"succour, help, relief"

Socorro is a Spanish and Portuguese word name taken from a title of the Virgin Mary, "Mary of Perpetual Succour." Its religious meaning makes it somewhat old-fashioned and not among the Spanish names…

Solace

English word name

A rare unisex word/virtue name that is currently given to around 10 babies of each gender per year in the US. It could make for an unexpected route to bright, easygoing nickname Sol (or trendy…

Sai

Hindi or Japanese

"holy or difference"

As an Indian name, Sai honors spiritual master Shirdi Sai Baba, who was revered by both Hindu and Muslim devotees. Sai is the name of the young heroine of Kiran Desai's prizewinning The Inheritance…

Saran

Hindi, Sanskrit, Jula, Thai, Korean, Mongolian

"refuge, sanctuary; joy; supporting; love, affection; moon"

A multicultural choice, used across India, Korea, Thailand, West Africa, and Mongolia, Saran is a solid sounding name with a variety of good meanings. As an Indian name, Saran is used primarily among…

Seeley

English

"blessed, happy"

Surname name with an uplifting meaning. Just beware that this is a well-known mattress brand.

Shari

Anglicized variation of Hungarian Sari, variation of Sarah

"princess"

This once-cool nickname-y name now belongs to the grandma generation.

Signe

Scandinavian

"new victory"

Signe could make an offbeat, more unusual alternative to Sydney or Sigrid. In Norse mythology, Signe was the twin sister of Sigmund. Can also be spelled Signy.

Starling

Bird name

Unusual choice that was the original name of children's illustrator Tasha Tudor, but is an interesting elaboration of Star, taking it into avian territory.

Shani

Indian mythological name; Hebrew, Swahili

"scarlet, marvelous"

It would be easy to dismiss this girlish name as invented fluff, but it has roots in several cultures with evocative meanings and references. Shani refers to the "scarlet thread" or theme of a story.…

Siera

Siera is a feminine name that serves as an alternative spelling of Sierra, which derives from the Spanish word for 'mountain range' or 'saw.' This variation removes the double 'r' for a more…

Sorcha

Irish

"bright, shining"

A popular Irish name virtually unknown here, but one that feels like it could follow in the footsteps of Siobhan and Saoirse. It's pronounced SOR-ka, but with a little hiccup between the ' r ' and…

Sula

Literary name

"little she-bear; peace; good natured, charm"

A literary name with a simple yet alluring sound, Sula may appeal as an alternative to those who like Lula, Lola, Susannah, and Tallulah. The protagonist and titular character of Toni Morrison's 1973…

Salana

Latin

"sun"

Related to the more common Solana, Salana has a pleasantly rhythmic pan-cultural feel.

Sameria

Variation of Samira

"companion in evening conversation"

This more elaborate version of the name is heard occasionally, but Samira or the related Samara is simpler and just as rhythmic.