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6000+ Dog Names

  1. Kazu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "number, amount"

    • Description:

      Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for both girls and boys and has several meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or Kazuya.
  2. Souko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "frost child"

    • Description:

      One of many Japanese options for a winter baby.
  3. Alston

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "dweller at the old town"

    • Description:

      Dropping the H off hot surnames gets you a whole new name. The trend is multiplying: Hadley becomes Adley, Harley become Arley, Harlow becomes Arlowe, and now Halston becomes Alston.
  4. Xanthipe

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "yellow horse"

    • Description:

      Xanthipe, also spelled Xanthippe, is the name of the wife of Socrates. Challenging for English speakers, it's also dramatic and alluring.
  5. Muguet

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      One of the few French words/names not attractive to the American ear. It's pronounced moo-gay, not a winner on either syllable. Alternatives: Liliane, Lily, Lilou, Manon.
  6. Legna

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "angel"

    • Description:

      This light, airy name has been given to a few dozen American girls since the early 2000s. It's a legitimate Italian word, but it's more likely to be inspired by the word "angel" backwards.
  7. Blau

    • Origin:

      German and Catalan

    • Meaning:

      "blue"
  8. Peppy

    • Origin:

      Word name or short form of Pepper, English and Latin from Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "the pepper plant"

    • Description:

      Peppy is undeniably cute, but we bet that after a while the jokes aren't.
  9. Hayward

    • Origin:

      English occupational surname

    • Meaning:

      "guardian of the hedged enclosure"

    • Description:

      An appealing alternative to Hayden and Hayes, perhaps in homage to Old Hollywood actress Rita Hayward.
  10. Kamilah

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "perfect"

    • Description:

      An easily adaptable Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camila, Kamilah has gentle sounds and a bright meaning. It is a feminine form of Kamil, meaning "perfect, complete", though it could simply be used as an alternative spelling to US Top 50 Camila.
  11. Brookie

    • Description:

      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 popularity as a first name conveying a natural, outdoorsy image. Brookie offers a friendly, approachable variation with its playful ending. Though more frequently encountered as a nickname for Brooklyn for girls, its use for boys maintains the nature-inspired essence while adding a distinctive quality. The name carries associations with clear waters and peaceful landscapes. While informal in tone, Brookie has a cheerful, unpretentious character that might appeal to parents seeking something familiar yet uncommon.
  12. Gana

    • Description:

      Gana is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hindu tradition, it relates to the Ganas, which are Shiva's attendants, giving the name divine associations. In Serbian and Croatian languages, Gana can be a diminutive of names like Dragana, meaning "precious" or "beloved." The name also appears in African cultures, particularly in Ghana, where names often carry significant meaning related to circumstances of birth. Gana features a pleasing simplicity with its two syllables and balanced sound. While rare in Western countries, it has maintained consistent usage in its cultures of origin. The name's international character gives it versatility across different linguistic backgrounds, and its brevity makes it accessible worldwide. Gana offers the appeal of being distinctive yet straightforward, with spiritual connections appealing to those seeking names with deeper significance.

  13. Jarrell

    • Origin:

      English and French surname derived from a place-name, Gerville

    • Description:

      Randall Jarrell was an important mid-20th century poet; his surname makes a pleasingly soft name for a girl.
  14. Vanita

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      You're so vain, I bet you think this name is about you.
  15. Tornado

    • Origin:

      Spanish word name

    • Meaning:

      "tornado"

    • Description:

      Tornado first meant thunderstorm and only later came to mean whirlwind, the common modern meaning. More recently, Tornado is the first name of a tennis-playing teen whose sister is called the equally attention-getting Hurricane. Both names work for either gender, if you think you can withstand the storm jokes.
  16. Leor

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "I have a light"

    • Description:

      Spelling variation of Lior.
  17. Trillian

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      Douglas Adams invented this name for a character (aka Tricia) in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It has a nice, trilly sound, and is accessible via its kinship with Gillian/Jillian.
  18. Lurline

    • Origin:

      Variation of Lorelei, German

    • Meaning:

      "alluring temptress"

    • Description:

      The lilting Lorelei has given birth to many variations, including this one, now extinct.
  19. Akiba

    • Origin:

      Variation of Akiva, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "to protect, shelter"
  20. Journi

    • Origin:

      Variation of Journey

    • Description:

      Not a journey so much as a jaunt to the corner store.