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6000+ Dog Names

  1. Kyros

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "young, sun, lord"

    • Description:

      Greek form of Cyrus
  2. Berilo

    • Origin:

      Spanish, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "beryl, pale green gemstone"

    • Description:

      A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.
  3. Tiiu

    • Origin:

      Estonian variation of Tiia, Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.
  4. Pumpkin

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "pumpkin"

    • Description:

      A pet name, literally and figuratively. The word pumpkin is derived from the Greek pepōn, meaning large melon."
  5. Paciano

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful"

    • Description:

      Paciano is an appealing twist on all the newly fashionable names that suggest peace.
  6. Kiba

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "fang"

    • Description:

      Kiba means "fang" in Japanese, and while not a common name for boys in Japan, it's popped up multiple times for fictional characters. Kiba Inuzuka is a Naruto character with a strong attachment to his dog.
  7. Grove

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "grove of trees"

    • Description:

      If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.
  8. Barn

    • Origin:

      Word name or short form of Barnaby or Barnabus

    • Meaning:

      "son of comfort"

    • Description:

      Once you get past thinking of it as a red-painted building where they keep cows and hay, has a nice plainspoken country-like feel and may make a cooler diminutive than the still-purple Barney.
  9. Angelus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "angel"

    • Description:

      The Latin word for an angel (and the male form of Angela) is a rare but smart and stately name. The Angelus is a Catholic devotion, and the name is also used for the church bell that traditionally accompanies it. In pop culture, Angelus is a previous incarnation of Angel in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe.
  10. Pania

    • Origin:

      Maori, a mythological sea maiden

    • Description:

      Pania is a possible alternative to Tania, if you want to go the New Zealand rather than Russian route.
  11. Laurette

    • Description:

      Laurette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Laura or Lauren. Derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,' the laurel wreath has historically been a symbol of victory and honor in classical antiquity. The addition of the feminine French suffix '-ette' gives it a particularly dainty and graceful quality. Laurette enjoyed some popularity in France throughout history and saw limited usage in the United States during the early 20th century. Though uncommon today, it maintains a timeless charm with its melodic sound and cultural heritage. The name evokes images of artistic French culture and carries a soft, romantic quality.

  12. Emlyn

    • Origin:

      Welsh from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "rival"

    • Description:

      An Emily or Emma substitute that may be prettier and more classic as Emmeline or Emeline.
  13. Slate

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Sleek color name, though a bit flinty for a little girl.
  14. Perkin

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "little Peter"

    • Description:

      Perkin sounds a bit Hobbit-ish as a full name, but it might make a good honor name or nickname for a boy called Peter.
  15. Denki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "electricity"

    • Description:

      Electrifying Japanese name.
  16. Neri

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my candle"

    • Description:

      Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
  17. Viceroy

    • Origin:

      Word name, English

    • Meaning:

      "ruler who represents the king"

    • Description:

      A new one for the ever-growing collection of royal baby names.
  18. Ishaan

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "the sun"

    • Description:

      Ishaan is the guardian of the Northeast in the Hindu religion.
  19. Mose

    • Origin:

      German variation of Moses, Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "delivered from the water"

    • Description:

      Mose is the German variation of Moses, a widely familiar name thanks to the character in the Old Testament. Mose is also used a nickname for Moses.
  20. Babar

    • Origin:

      Urdu

    • Meaning:

      "tiger"

    • Description:

      It's most commonly associated with the French elephant, but Babar ironically means "tiger."

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