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6000+ Dog Names

  1. Savita

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "sun, rouser, stimulator"

    • Description:

      Lively and bright, Savita is among the most popular Hindi names for girls, and one that could easily immigrate.
  2. Hanzo

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Description:

      Heard most frequently in 18th century Japan, Hanzo is a rarity in modern culture. Hattori Hanzo was a legendary samurai of the Sengoku Era. A modern day namesake might be Hanzo Shimada, from the video game Overwatch. Hanzo is one of many unique baby names from Asia and from the gaming world.
  3. Yadiel

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Yehudiel

    • Meaning:

      "God has heard"

    • Description:

      This name, which is the Spanish version of the Hebrew name of one of the archangels, Yehudiel, appeared on the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2008 and has been on and off the charts since. Angel-esque boy names ending in L are especially stylish right now, meaning we may see Yadiel continue to climb.
  4. Sakura

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "cherry blossom"

    • Description:

      Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected to Japanese traditional culture without sounding frumpy and old-fashioned.
  5. Takeo

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "strong as bamboo"

    • Description:

      Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.
  6. Amadea

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "God's beloved"

    • Description:

      Amadea is a strong and musical feminine form of Amadeus, as in Mozart.
  7. Nuriel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "light or fire of God"

    • Description:

      The name of an angel in the Zohar, Nuriel is related to the Arabic name Nur.
  8. Glynis

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "small glen, valley"

    • Description:

      The feminine version of the common Welsh name Glyn became somewhat known in this country via the charming Welsh actress Glynis Johns. Variations include Glenys and Glynys. With other Welsh names--Gwyneth, Bronwyn, Bryn, Griffith--now on the American table, Glynis could make a distinctive tribute to an Uncle Glenn.
  9. Atlanta

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Meaning:

      "Atlantic Ocean"

    • Description:

      The capital of Georgia is far from the ocean, but got its name from the Western and Atlantic Railroad which ran through the city. Best known as a hub of industry and transport, and for its roles in the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement, it has never been popular as a baby name despite sounding like one. Its peak popularity was in 1995, the year before Atlanta hosted the Olympic Games.

  10. Buford

    • Origin:

      English variation of Beaufort, French

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful fort"

    • Description:

      Buford has lost any charm it once had. Try Beauford instead.
  11. Striker

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Striker is one of the new gang of boys' names that have two syllables, end in -er, spring from words, and have a macho, even aggressive meaning and image. Other examples include Breaker, Heller, and Wilder. Do the world a favor and desist.
  12. Carlin

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little champion"

    • Description:

      Stronger and more contemporary twist on Carla or Carly, Carlin was used just about equally for girls and boys in the US last year.
  13. Nicky

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Nicholas or Nicole

    • Description:

      Nicky is a forever-cute short form of Nicholas once used as a full name but now relegated to nickname (no pun intended) status.
  14. Glenda

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "fair and good"

    • Description:

      There aren't many Glendas under forty.
  15. Bamboo

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Bamboo is a plant name that you might want to save for the zoo's name-the-panda contest. It was used for a starbaby in 2000, though, the rapper Big Boi.
  16. Desi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Desiderio, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "desired one"

    • Description:

      Forever Lucy's.
  17. Julep

    • Origin:

      English from Persian

    • Meaning:

      "rose water"

    • Description:

      Move over Brandy and Sherry, Julep is an alcohol-inspired name that certainly feels unique today, despite sharing similar sounds to popular Juliet and Juliana.
  18. Zola

    • Origin:

      Literary surname

    • Description:

      Authors or Francophiles – or both – could consider this zippy name in honor of renowned French writer Émile Zola, author of Germinal, Thérèse Raquin and the infamous open letter J'Accuse...!.
  19. Tally

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Talia

    • Meaning:

      "gentle dew from heaven"

    • Description:

      Nickname sometimes heard on its own, sort of an updated Sally and playmate of Hallie.
  20. Cathy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Catherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      One of the most popular nicknames of the fifties and sixties -- and who could forget the romantic heroine of "Wuthering Heights"? -- now largely ignored in favor of Cate or Kate.