Pet Names · Dog Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Word name
With word names, almost anything goes. But maybe not Ghost, unless you're naming a white dog.
"general"
General as a name sounds more like a military rank than another word for "widespread". You may find your little General ruling the household.
Scottish, variation of Menzies
"tenants of a manor"
Supermodel Helena Christensen named her son in honor of jazz great Charles Mingus, opening up a whole category of jazzy possibilities: Kenton, Calloway, Ellington, Gillespie, Mulligan, Tatum, and…
African
"king"
Known for being the name of Simba's father in the Lion King .
Teutonic
"wand-wolf"
Gandolf and variant Gandulf are legitimate names used in medieval Europe, including by several bishops and dukes. From it comes the name of Castel Gandolfo, the pope's summer residence. However, to…
Word and comic book name
Flash Gordon makes this a superhero name, but Flash might just appeal to modern parents looking for one of the new active boys' names, ala Ace and Breaker and Ranger. We'd recommend something more…
Greek
"dive into, enter"
The name of a mythically handsome youth – loved by Selene, the moon, who bore him fifty daughters. If you're looking for a mythological name for your son, this might make an excellent choice both…
Nature name
"eagle, a bird"
Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
