Pet Names · Dog Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Scottish, English
"light"
Phonetic anglicisation of the popular Scottish name Eilidh, a relative of Eleanor or Helen.
French feminine variation of Lucian
Lucienne is a soft and ultra-sophisticated French-accented option in the Lucy family, one that could provide a fresh alternative to such fatigued Gallic choices as Danielle and Michelle. So if you're…
Spanish
"the sun"
More familiar to English speakers in the Italian Elio form.
English word name
"of the sun"
This sunny new word name is gender neutral, used for 13 baby girls and 12 boys in 2021. Along with other celestial and weather choices, we can see Solar getting hotter.
Hebrew
Cute, nickname-y, and international, à la Romy or Demi. Spelling it Orly turns it into a busy French airport.
Arabic
Ukrainian, Hawaiian
"torch, shining light; turmeric, yellow, ginger"
This chic Ukrainian form of Helen is relatively unknown outside of its native country, but it definitely has international appeal. Olia or Olenka are the usual Ukrainian diminutives, but tomboyish…
Indonesian
"resin; light"
This gender-neutral Indonesian name feels familiar but unique. Damar is also used among African-American parents for boys.
Greek
"sun"
The feminine form of Helios or Helio is occasionally heard in Spain and Portugal. In Greek mythology, Helia is one of the Heliades, daughters of the sun god Helios by Clymene the Oceanid.
"young, sun, lord"
Greek form of Cyrus
Variation of Elouan, Breton and French
Modern French form of the saint's name Elouan. Loan is currently a Top 200 choice in France.
Roman
This little-known Ancient Roman name might make a fresh spin on the popular Ella, Ayla, Isla contingent. The "ae" is pronounced "ee" (think Aesop's fables). The Annals of Aeliana is a children's…
Egyptian
The name of the sun god of Egyptian mythology could only be used in combination with a longer name.
"light, brilliance"
Though this name is used for both boys and girls in Israel, in the U.S. it sounds decidedly masculine, with Zohara the feminine form. Has a futuristic macho feel.
Latin
Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs). The name was used for a female character in the TV…
Japanese
"sunlight; morning"
Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.
Sanskrit
"sunbeam"
In Nepal, India and Pakistan, Kiran is used for both boys and girls - as can be seen from internationally acclaimed (female) author Kiran Desai and (male) Nepali soccer player Kiran Chemjong.…
Norse
"the strong house; the way of the sun"
Currently popular in Norway where it ranks in the Top 50, Solveig is a sunny but strong choice, also familiar across Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and Finland. It notably appears as the name of the…
This Roman family — whose most famous bearer was Emperor Hadrian, of wall fame — possibly derives from Greek helios , meaning sun.
Berber, Tamazight
"moonlight"
Attractive but uncommon name which has been used as a character name in several movies, including The Lion King II and Planet of the Apes . Ziri and Tiziri are variants.
