Pet Names · Dog Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Dutch
"eaglelike"
That double a invests the old Arthur nickname with fresh life.
Diminutive of Francisco
"free man"
Frisco is a frisky, roguish semi-place-name (San Francisco natives never call it that) that could make a lively, unusual o-ending choice. Frisco is the kind of nickname name sometimes used for cowboy…
Chinese
"smooth, free, unhindered"
An Asian favorite.
Finnish diminutive of Karl, Scandinavian
A pet form of Karl, the form of Carl used throughout Scandinavia.
Finnish variation of Caro, English
Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.
Variation of Francisca, Spanish
"from France or free man"
Cute diminutive of Francisca.
Latin
"free"
Liber was the name of the Roman god of wine, freedom, and male fertility. It is etymologically linked to the word "libation," referring to the ritual practice of sharing drinks.
In Roman mythology, Libera was the female equivalent of the god Liber. She would eventually become assimilated into the goddess Prosperina.
Spanish
"liberty"
Libertad is the forceful name recently given to his daughter by Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal. English equivalent Liberty has been in use for girls for some time. Libertad might be considered a…
Diminuitve of Carol or Caroline, English, French ,"free man"
Upper-crusty nickname occasionally used in Britain, particularly in 1930s novels featuring significant garden party scenes, but eclipsed here by Carrie et al.
English word name
"freedom"
Much more common on girls, but this virtue is occasionally given to boys too. It has the option of Bert(ie) as a nickname.
Diminutive of Charlotte, Laura, Dolores, and similar
"free man; laurel; lady of sorrows"
A sweet and rare nickname for Charlotte. Lollie would also work as a short form of other names with a strong L sound, such as Laura, Lauren, Dolores, Lola, Lorelei, Louisa, Elodie, Lois, Ottilie,…
Diminutive of Caroline
A peppy nickname name associated with Lolo (born Lori) Jones, American track and field champ.
English
"settlement of free men"
Carleton has a great meaning behind it, and should really have more popularity than it has found to date. You can shorten it to Carl or keep it upscale and formal in the longer form. Baseball Hall of…
Diminutive of Caroline, French
Trapped somewhere in the nether region between Haddie and Catie, with the added confusion of sounding like someone who works on a golf course. Caddie Woodlawn was a TV heroine of the Old West in the…
"eagle"
Common Roman name mentioned in the Bible that has a crisply attractive sound.
Turkish
"free, independent"
Properly spelled Özgür, this is a familiar unisex name and surname in Turkey, though little-known in the rest of the world. The pronunciation is not far removed from Oscar, which could be a helpful…
Spanish, diminutive of Francisco; Native American
Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.
Quechua
This would make an interesting South American heritage choice. One famous bearer was Quispe Sisa, an Inca princess in the 16th century. It is also a surname.
