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6000+ Dog Names

  1. Thanh

    • Origin:

      Vietnamese

    • Meaning:

      "bright blue; brilliant"

    • Description:

      A common Vietnamese name heard for both boys and girls in the U.S.
  2. Ahava

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "love"

    • Description:

      A soft and lovely Hebrew name with an equally lovely meaning. Variations include Ahavah, Ahaba, Ahabah, Ahuva and Ahuvah.
  3. Cable

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "rope"

    • Description:

      Drop the C and arrive at an established biblical name.
  4. Casparo

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Caspar or Jasper, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "bringer of treasure"

    • Description:

      Casparo is a masculine name with Mediterranean roots, serving as an Italian and Spanish variation of Caspar or Gaspar. The original name traces back to the Three Wise Men of biblical tradition, with ancient Persian origins meaning "treasurer" or "bringer treasure."

  5. Doctor

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Doctor is an honorific used as a name, somewhat like names such as Bishop, King, and Princess. Banned in New Zealand, Doctor can lead to the kind of confusion you may feel would be only positive for your child -- a bona fide Doctor before he even gets to kindergarten. At its zenith in 1884, Doctor was used for 12 boys, but last year it didn't even clear the five-baby minimum to make it onto the Social Security extended list.
  6. Curry

    • Origin:

      Word name; surname from Ó Comhraidhe

    • Description:

      Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.
  7. Sushi

    • Description:

      Sushi is a playful and unconventional female name derived from the popular Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with various ingredients. As a personal name, Sushi represents a modern trend of food-inspired naming that breaks traditional conventions. While extremely rare as a given name, parents who choose Sushi for their daughter likely appreciate its distinctive sound, cultural association with Japanese cuisine, and the light-hearted, unique quality it carries. The name might appeal to culinary enthusiasts, those with Japanese cultural connections, or parents seeking a truly distinctive name that stands out. Despite its novelty, Sushi has a surprisingly melodic sound with its gentle 'sh' consonant blend and ending vowel sound.

  8. Milada

    • Origin:

      Czech

    • Meaning:

      "my love"

    • Description:

      An unusual spin on Mila and Milena.
  9. Nacio

    • Origin:

      Spanish diminutive of Ignacio

    • Description:

      Nacio is attractive and energetic -- one of the most appealing Spanish nickname names. Songwriter Nacio (born Ignacio) Herb Brown wrote many American standards, including Singin' in the Rain.
  10. Kaliyah

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      This name's trendy trademarks - the "K" start and the "-yah" suffix - explain how it made its way up the Top 1000. Just beware the similarities between this name and creamy liqueur "Kahlua".
  11. Rusten

    • Description:

      Rusten is a masculine name with varied possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Ruston or Rustin, which developed from an English surname derived from place names combining 'rush' and 'town,' indicating a settlement where rushes grew. Alternatively, it could be connected to the Latin name Rusticus, meaning 'rural' or 'of the country.' The name has a rustic, earthy quality that appeals to parents seeking names with natural associations. While relatively uncommon in most English-speaking countries, Rusten has a distinctive sound that sets it apart from more popular choices. The name projects strength and individualism, with a hint of ruggedness. Rusten works well across various stages of life, from childhood through adulthood.
  12. Costello

    • Origin:

      Irish surname

    • Meaning:

      "from England"

    • Description:

      The fashion for using surnames as firsts has extended beyond the familiar Morgan and Parker to choices such as Cohen and O'Brien to -- why not? -- this quintessentially Irish name with the friendly o ending.
  13. Pixel

    • Origin:

      English modern coinage

    • Meaning:

      "picture cell or element"

    • Description:

      Coined in the 1960s to define the smallest photographic element of a televised image. It's a portmanteau of "picture" + "cell" or "element".
  14. Casen

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cason

    • Description:

      This spelling variation of Cason isn't quite as widely used as the original.
  15. Sal

    • Origin:

      Short form of Sally, diminutive of Sarah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "princess"

    • Description:

      Sal is a cute spin on the trend of boyish nicknames for girls, rarer than Sam or Ali.
  16. Raelyn

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Raelynn

    • Description:

      After entering the Top 1000 in 2009, Raelyn has climbed the charts. It's ridden the coattails of Raelynn (which remains more popular), but also may be benefiting from the rise of Brooklyn. The use of -Lyn and -Lynn suffixes has grown in recent years, even as the name Lynn itself languishes.
  17. Picotee

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from French

    • Meaning:

      "marked with points"

    • Description:

      This very unusual botanical name refers to flowers that have a second color around the edges, commonly found in tulips and carnations. Thomas Hardy named a character Picotee in his novel The Hand of Ethelberta.
  18. Kataleya

    • Origin:

      Variation of Cataleya, flower name from English surname

    • Meaning:

      "Cattley's flower"

    • Description:

      Variation of Cataleya, both of which are popular among Hispanic families in the US. Zoe Saldana played a character named Cataleya in Colombiana.
  19. Kazue

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "one blessing"

    • Description:

      This Japanese name is used for both boys and girls.
  20. Hali

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the sea"

    • Description:

      Like others in this vein, problematic due to the feminine Hailey connection.