Pet Names · Dog Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"free princess"
Less known internationally than Saoirse and Orla, but equally appealing, Saorla is also spelled Saorlaith or Saorfhlaith. It combines the elements soer and flaith giving it the meaning "free ruler,…
Yoruba
"one who fights and breaks free"
This Yoruba praise name is used throughout West Africa, and has an empowering meaning.
Latin
"free"
One of the most attractive and unusual spins on the "Fran" franchise.
Cherokee
"eagle"
Cherokee name that honors the eagle, a sacred symbol in Native American culture.
Diminutive of Frances
"from France or free man"
This short form has been pretty much replaced by Frankie, however, it could fit in with other clunky but charming names, like Peggy, Bess, and Enid.
Hungarian form of Francis
"Frenchman or free man"
Ferenc is well used in Hungary, where it has the intriguing nickname Ferko, it has been associated with the playwright Molnar.
Slavic and Russian diminutive of Frances
"from France; free man"
Fanya might make an international and unusual short form for the classic Frances, or could stand as a full name on its own. Definitely classier than Tanya but with the same Eastern European flavor.
French variation of Frances
Fanchon is a sweet and affectionate Gallic choice.
Turkish and Uzbek
"free, independent"
Erkin is an Uzbek vocabulary word from Old Turkic, and is widely used as a unisex name in Turkey. In English-speaking countries, it is unknown but straightforward and with a great meaning.
Nature name
"eagle, a bird"
Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.
"free man"
This authentic form of the name of an Irish mythological hero with the power to make women fall instantly in love with him would work far better here as the Anglicized Dermot.
