6000+ Dog Names

Despite its biblical pedigree and popularity in Israel, it has far too many ties to the lethal submachine gun to find many fans here.

Star Wars fans may know the lore behind the origin of the word and the concept Jedi well enough to confidently choose their name for their child. It has to do with balancing the forces of the universe.

Mercer is one fashionable occupational name that can work as well for girls as boys, perhaps because of the soft c or the conventionally feminine nickname Mercy.

A fairly common Hebrew name without much crossover potential.

Burton originated as a habitation surname that now feels like a appropriate first. Actor Richard Burton, two-time husband of Elizabeth Taylor, was the most famous bearer. Burtie makes an adorable short form.

The French spin on the name of the great Homeric hero with the vulnerable heel seems somewhat more portable into the modern world.

Two Zells of note: conservative southern senator Zell Miller, and video-game character Zell, a hero of "Final Fantasy."

Hardy is a spirited and durable un-Germanic German surname that is starting to be used in this country.

Cristina is one case where the streamlined version feels more alluring.

A popular name in the Middle East and one of the most evocative choices of its genre. One of the 99 names of Allah. The feminine form is Zahira.

Brogan is a cheerful Irish surname that would fit right in with the Logans and Br-starting names now trendy for boys. It's been on the pop list for the past three years, though it's sliding again. Its history includes Saint Brogan (Broccan in Gaelic), who was Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe.

A variation of the name Nere, both choices are distinctive and accessible. In the Top 20 in Spain.

A warm and simple alternative to Luna, derived from Latin lumen "light".

Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.

This Dutch name stems from the Greek root word "philos" meaning "love". It is relatively common in the Netherlands.

Baseball player Ryne Sandberg's nickname is RYNO. Need we say more?

There's only one. Okay, two.

Popularized for girls after Kirsten Dunst portrayed high school cheerleading captain Torrance Shipman in the 2000 movie Bring it On. Tori is an easy nickname.

Cami is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of names like Camille, Camila, or Cameron. With Latin roots, it relates to 'ceremonial attendant' through its connection to Camille/Camila. Cami gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward shorter, more informal names. Its brevity makes it appealing to parents seeking modern simplicity, while its connection to longer traditional names provides historical depth. The name has a light, friendly quality with international appeal, recognized across multiple language backgrounds. While not typically among the top-ranked names, Cami maintains steady usage as both a nickname and independent name, appreciated for its unpretentious charm and contemporary feel.

Afro-Asian model, designer, and entrepreneur Kimora Lee Simmons brought this name into the public eye and it enjoyed more than a decade in the Top 1000 during the 2000s and early 2010s. It peaked in 2008 when it reached the Top 300, but it has since been in decline, becoming an on-off visitor to the US charts.

The exact meaning of Kimora is unknown, though one possibility is that it's a nod the Japanese surname, Kimura, meaning "woods + village". Back in the US Top 1000 for 2023, Kimora could also feel like an updated form of Kim or Maura, and a spin on more popular Kora.