Girl Dog Names That Start With V

Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas.

A pretty, mellifluous name from the Tahitian phrase vai ana o te mato teitei, meaning "water from the cave of the high rock". The Disney heroine Moana is called Vaiana in most European countries, for trademark reasons.

Fresher and more exciting than Vicki or Tori.

Veruca is a name Roald Dahl made up for the horrid little girl Veruca Salt in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A modern rock band adopted the name, though few parents familiar with the original namesake and meaning would choose to pass it on to an innocent child. Verruca is another spelling, but don't use that one either.

Vanina is a name that is, at first glance, miles apart from its origin. But once you say it aloud and look for it, you can see the direct line from Evangelina to Vanina. Vanina could also be a good alternative for people who like the sound of Vanille or Vanilla, but can't bring themselves to use a flavor as a name.

An appealing Italianate alternative.

A pretty word, but laced with violent imagery.

Valo, an unusual entry in the o-ending category, can work for girls in the US. On Nameberry, it's especially popular among visitors from Bangladesh.

Translating to "star", but used to refer to the leading female artist in a cabaret show, for French speakers, this would be like naming your child "Showgirl".

Mystical overtones.

This once vivacious midcentury nickname is rarely used for modern babies.

A truly multicultural choice, with separate origins from Scandinavia (also spelled Viveca and Vivica), as well as India (with spiritual meaning in Hinduism).

A modern virtue name with ancient charm, Valor works well as it doesn't come up in everyday conversation all that often. Predominantly used for boys, Valor has been given to a slowly growing number of girls in the last decade, with 18 receiving the name in 2023.

Verde is an uncommon color name with a Latinate accent, perfect for a spring baby.

A word that carries a broad range of connotations across Europe, all of which ultimately derive from the Roman term for a country estate. Villa is well established as a surname, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, and has also occasionally been used as a first name for girls.

Charming Gallic name uncommon in France, and unknown in this country, with literary credibility as the title of a Charlotte Brontë novel.

This French version of Viridiana and Viridis lacks the charm of similar and more familiar French names like Vivienne and Adrienne.

Vaeda is a feminine name with contemporary appeal that has multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Vada, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'knowledge,' or it could relate to the Sanskrit term 'veda' meaning 'knowledge' or 'wisdom.' Some parents choose this spelling variation to create a more distinctive look while maintaining the soft, melodic sound. Vaeda gained some recognition following its use in popular culture, including in film. The name has a modern feel with an ancient essence, making it appealing to parents seeking something uncommon yet accessible. Its soft consonants and open vowel sounds give it a gentle, flowing quality.

This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.