Dog Names That Start With S

Sal is a cute spin on the trend of boyish nicknames for girls, rarer than Sam or Ali.

Saki

Unisex Japanese name used by the singer Thalia as her daughter Sabrina's middle.

Sakae

Refers to a particular variety of Japanese plum, the Prunus salicina, although in a literal translation it would mean "sour peach."

Sumomo

A sweet, short, and sunny name, with international flair, Suna had its roots in a number of different languages. 
 
As a Turkish name, Suna means "duck, drake", or more specifically, it is used to refer to ruddy or common shelducks (suna ördeği), large waterfowl that live on salt marshes or inland lakes. It is notably borne by actress Suna Selen and violinist, Suna Kan.
 
From its Japanese roots, Suna can mean "sandy shore" however, the meaning will vary depending on the kanji combination that is used. Alternatively, in Hausa, Suna relates to the word for "name, title, reputation", adding something lofty and regal to the choice.
 
In Sweden and Denmark, and occasionally in other Scandinavian countries, Suna may be used as a feminine form of Suni or Sune, meaning "son", which, figuratively, could make this mean "daughter". 
 
Similar in sound to Sunny, Una, Luna, Sunniva, and Susanna, Suna may work in multiple languages — though particularly cautious English speakers may be put off the name for the same reasons they might be dissuaded from Lana.

Suna

Long synonymous with the American outlaw Harry Longabaugh, aka The Sundance Kid, who got his nickname from the town of Sundance, Wyoming, where he was incarcerated as a teenager. The place name Sundance was taken from the sun dance ceremony practiced by local Native American tribes.

 Country music singer Mark Wystrach and his wife named their daughter Sundance in 2019.

Sundance

Sunehra is an Indian name that is largely unknown in English-speaking countries, except maybe via its friendly short form Sunny.

Sunehra

Sunita is an easily-translated name brought to the American lexicon by astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams, who holds the record for most spacewalks by a woman. 

Sunita

A familiar choice in Iceland, the sunny and simple Sunna may be viewed as a nickname for Sunneva or Súsanna, the Icelandic variants of Sunniva and Susannah. As such, it two nature-connected meanings: "sun gift" and "lily" respectively. 
 
Alternatively, it may be considered a mythological and literary creation, adapted from the Germanic and Norse Sunna, the name of a Germanic sun goddess. It notably appeared in The Legend of the Ice People by Margit Sandemo, a series of popular historical novels published from 1982 onwards that likely inspired parents to consider the name.
 
Predominantly used in Iceland, it has also seen usage in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and. Denmark.
 
Outside of Scandinavia however, it may be associated with Sunna(h), an Arabic name meaning "habits, customs", though is used more broadly to describe the traditions and practises provided by the prophet Muhammad for Muslims to follow. As such, it is also used across India and beyond.

Sunna

A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.

Saison

This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.

Suree

Saffira is the softer, Latin variation of the English name Sapphire. In sound it is reminiscent of Zephyra.

Saffira

Sushi is a playful and unconventional female name derived from the popular Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with various ingredients. As a personal name, Sushi represents a modern trend of food-inspired naming that breaks traditional conventions. While extremely rare as a given name, parents who choose Sushi for their daughter likely appreciate its distinctive sound, cultural association with Japanese cuisine, and the light-hearted, unique quality it carries. The name might appeal to culinary enthusiasts, those with Japanese cultural connections, or parents seeking a truly distinctive name that stands out. Despite its novelty, Sushi has a surprisingly melodic sound with its gentle 'sh' consonant blend and ending vowel sound.

Sushi

Frequently found in all three forms: Sadik, Sadiki, and Sadiq. 

Sadik

Sachiko was one of the first Japanese names familiar to Americans when it was used in the 1950s by actress Shirley Maclaine for her daughter, called the adorable short form Sachi.  While Sachiko does not rank on the US Social Security baby names list, Sachi was given to 25 girls in the most recent year counted.

Sachiko

A striking Nordic name with ancient roots, Svala (and its less common variant form Svale) derive from the Old Norse name for the swallow. This could be a great choice for nature lovers and fans of Edith Piaf (piaf being a term for a swallow).

Svala

In Norway, Svale is also used as a short form of the rare name Svalaug/Svanlaug, meaning "swan oath".
Svale is also a more modern form of Svali, meaning "cool, fresh".

Svale

Old-fashioned, conjuring up an ardent suitor in a bow tie and straw boater. 

Swain

Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan carries an image of grace, though perhaps also a bit of languor. It's a lovely and original name, right for our times.

Swan

Female dog names that start with S currently in the Top 100 dog names include 

Sadie, Stella, Sophie, Sasha, Scout, Skye, Sage, Sunny, Sky, Sugar, 

Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include 

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Male dog names that start with S in the Top 100 dog names include 

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