Pet Names · Dog Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Old Norse
"warrior armor"
An attractive Nordic name most common in Iceland. It was derived from the Old Norse elements bryn , meaning "armor," and her , "warrior" or "army." Brynjar Leifsson is a member of the band Of…
Latin
"heavy, dull"
Brutus is the quintessential brute--far too close to the word brutal. And any child with this name would spend much of his life hearing "Et tu." Originally an old Roman family name, borne by Marcus…
Spanish
"bank, shore"
An appealing Spanish surname that also works as an elaboration of cool nature name River.
Bruto is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'brutus' meaning 'heavy, dull, or stupid.' Despite these less flattering literal translations, the name gained historical significance…
Polish variation of Bruno, German
"brown"
Norwegian
"famous ruler"
This intriguing Scandinavian name is associated with Roald Dahl, author of the juvenile classics James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . You can honor an ancestral Ronald…
Norse
"armed for battle"
Variant of Brunhild, still clad in heavy armor. Though the heroine Brunhilda of Quentin Tarantino's recent film Django Unchained may have given this version of the name new appeal.
French
"woman with brown hair"
Brunette is an unusual feminine name derived from the French word for a woman with brown hair. While more commonly recognized as a descriptive term rather than a given name, it has occasionally been…
French word name
Brucie is a traditionally masculine name that functions primarily as a diminutive or affectionate form of Bruce. The name Bruce itself has Scottish origins, derived from the medieval surname de…
Brucey is an affectionate diminutive form of the masculine name Bruce. Bruce itself has Scottish origins, derived from the Norman place name 'Bruis' or 'Brix' in Normandy, France. The name gained…
Brownie is an uncommon feminine name derived from the English word for the small chocolate dessert or from the color brown. As a name, it has a sweet, endearing quality with a touch of whimsy and…
French feminization of Robin, English
"bright fame"
French diminutive of Robin, English
Irish
"dweller near the Brosna River"
Actor Pierce made both his first and last name appealing.
Brookie as a masculine name is an uncommon diminutive form that likely derives from Brooks or Brooklyn. Originally an English surname meaning 'one who lives near a brook or stream,' Brooks has gained…
Polish
"protection"
Short form of Bronisława, usually spelt Bronia in Poland.
Greek
"thunder"
This lovely surname of the three novel-writing sisters, now used as a baby name, makes a fitting tribute for lovers of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights . While the original name took an umlaut over…
Diminutive of Bromley, English
"broom meadow"
Attached to one of the heroes of Christopher Paolini's megapopular fantasy novel Eragon , this name sounds strong yet sensitive. Paolini's character is named after another bestselling fantasy author…
Russian from Greek
"song of the hero"
Well used in Russia, this is a distinctive and undiscovered choice here. Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov is the fictional protagonist of Crime and Punishment by Feodor Dostoyevsky.
