Brown Dog Names

  1. Java
    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Indonesian Jawa; place name
    • Description:

      A name with something for everyone: for romantics, it's a beautiful Indonesian island; for teckies, it's a computer programming language.
  2. Baize
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "dark brown"
    • Description:

      This fabric word name would be a one-of-a-kind.
  3. Dhara
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "the earth"
    • Description:

      An international take on Dara.
  4. Brunette
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "woman with brown hair"
    • Description:

      Brunette is an unusual feminine name derived from the French word for a woman with brown hair. While more commonly recognized as a descriptive term rather than a given name, it has occasionally been used as a female name throughout history, particularly in French-speaking regions or among families with French heritage.
  5. Hickory
    • Origin:

      Plant name from Algonquian
    • Meaning:

      "hickory"
  6. Moose
    • Description:

      Moose is an unconventional masculine name derived from the North American mammal. As a given name, it emerged from nickname usage, typically assigned to individuals with large, strong builds or gentle personalities reminiscent of the animal. The name carries associations of strength, imposing presence, and a connection to wilderness and nature. While extremely rare as a legal first name, it has occasionally appeared as a nickname for athletes and other public figures. The name reflects a contemporary trend toward bold, nature-inspired naming choices. Moose projects a masculine, rugged image while simultaneously conveying a certain playful, approachable quality. It remains outside mainstream naming statistics but may appeal to parents seeking distinctive, memorable names with strong character associations.
  7. Marron
    • Description:

      Marron is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from French, where 'marron' refers to the chestnut color or the nut itself, giving the name nature-inspired connotations. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Marion or a surname adapted for use as a first name. Marron has a sophisticated, somewhat mysterious quality with its smooth sound and uncommon usage. The name remains quite rare in English-speaking countries, appealing to parents seeking truly distinctive options. Its short, two-syllable structure makes it both memorable and easy to pronounce across languages.
  8. Russet
    • Origin:

      English, French
    • Meaning:

      "reddish brown"
    • Description:

      Russet has a lot of potential. It's a rustic word name, associated with homespun cloth, apples, and an earthy shade of reddish-brown. At the same time, it's similar enough to the likes of Russell, Ross, Bennet and Emmett that it doesn't sound too out of place. Surprisingly, however, it has never featured in the US charts — perhaps held back by its link to potatoes?
  9. Braun
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "brown"
    • Description:

      Has some highly unfortunate World War II associations.
  10. Cocoa
    • Origin:

      Color and food name
    • Description:

      Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.
  11. Dunham
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "brown hill homestead"
    • Description:

      Attractive placename/surname with a somewhat aristocratic feel.
  12. Donough
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "brown chieftain"
    • Description:

      Barely-used Irish surname that's more streamlined than popular Donovan.
  13. Brunon
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Bruno, German
    • Meaning:

      "brown"
  14. Donn
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "king; brown"
    • Description:

      Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.
  15. Donnan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "small brown-haired child"
    • Description:

      This Irish saint's name makes an attractive alternative for Dylan or Donald.
  16. Peanut
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Peanut Kai is the crazy celebrity baby name of the son of General Hospital star Ingo Rademacher and his fiance Ehiku. Cute but not recommended.
  17. Nutmeg
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "musk nut"
    • Description:

      Aromatic spice used in cooking, and a cute route to Meg, Nutmeg is predominantly used on pets rather than humans.
  18. Chai
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Meaning:

      "tea"
    • Description:

      Most people are likely to associate the name Chai with tea, but it's also a Chinese surname and Hebrew masculine name.

      The video game series Soulcalibur features a female character named Chai.

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