6000+ Dog Names

One of the many new spellings of Zaire that has been climbing the charts lately.

There aren't many Glendas under forty.

Unless you're a gin aficionado, we prefer Hendrik. Or better yet, Henrik.

The bright yellow weed lends itself to a creative baby name, although we don't recommend the nickname Dandy.

Pistol is one of the new names that entered the lexicon in the US in 2013, when it was given to nine babies of each gender, though last year the trend had subsided and it was given to zero babies. Call it an equal-opportunity badass baby name with an unfortunately violent image.

In addition to being the term for a job performing music, Gig has been used as a name, as in onetime actor Gig Young--who was born Byron but took his stage name from a character he played.

Sweeping, romantic overtones.

This variation of Annemarie ensures the name is pronounced with four syllables. Classic and sturdy but with a playful, spirited sound, Annamarie is popular in Czechia, where it is also written as Anna Marie.

Bouncy South African girl name whose sound doesn't quite match its meaning.

With Bear and Fox becoming hot baby names, why not Panda? Why not indeed. Both the name and its animal namesake are adorable. And Pan is a nickname right in line with the mythological name trend. The word panda comes from the Nepali word ponya, meaning "bamboo eater" for the panda's favorite food.

Used as a first name for a handful of girls every year, Joplin could be seen as a distant cousin of other -lin names, like Caitlin, Brooklyn and Braelynn. We think it works even better as a musical middle name possibility for fans of Janis... or Scott. Both great connections — albeit very different from one another.

Alabama is a hot southern place-name, picking up from Georgia and Savannah. This is not a geographical name come lately, though--there have been girls named Alabama dating back well over a century.

Derya is a unisex name in its native Turkey, though even there it is far more popular for women than for men. It is related to the Persian name Daria, which also means sea.

Charmain is a feminine name of French origin, a variation of Charmaine, which likely derived from the French word "charme" meaning "charm" or "delight." The name suggests someone who possesses a captivating and pleasing personality. Charmain gained some recognition in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century but has always remained relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. Some believe the name may have connections to the character Charmian, a loyal attendant to Cleopatra in Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra," though the spelling differs. With its elegant sound and positive connotations, Charmain conveys grace and charisma.

A name commonly used in India; Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess of learning.

Audacious offshoot of Roxanne, the wayward heroine of the musical Chicago.

A rarely used member of the Ken- family, Kenelm has a rugged, surname-style feel. Borne by a 9th century martyr and a member of the Mercian royal family, it could make an intriguing namesake for a Kenneth, a Kendra, or a Kendrick.

Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.

Roone is a lively, attractive and unusual redhead entry brought into the mix by the late TV sports and news executive Roone Arledge, who seemed to own it as a one-person name when he was alive.

Izya is a unisex Russian nickname, used for Isaak and Isidore for boys, and for Isabel and Isidora for girls. Unlike other Russian nicknames (Sasha, Anya, Sonya), this has not caught on internationally yet.