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6000+ Dog Names

  1. Leialoha

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "beloved child"

    • Description:

      Once a common girl name in Hawaii, today Leialoha is virtually unheard of.
  2. Maliyah

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian variation of Mary

    • Meaning:

      "bitter"

    • Description:

      This version of Malia (as in Obama) peaked at Number 296 in 2009. Though Maliyah has lost ground since then, it's surprisingly enduring for a newly-fashion name whose pop culture connection was more than a decade ago.
  3. Melanctha

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      The mixed-race heroine of one of Gertrude Stein's Three Lives searches for knowledge and power.
  4. Yasu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful, quiet"

    • Description:

      Calming Japanese choice.
  5. Millaray

    • Origin:

      Mapuche (Chilean)

    • Meaning:

      "golden flower"

    • Description:

      This name has been in the Chilean popularity charts for a while. Millaray makes a good choice for those looking for a feminine floral name that manages to look and sound fresh and modern.
  6. Matsu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "pine tree; close harbor"
  7. Tiasa

    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.
  8. Etty

    • Origin:

      French diminutive

    • Meaning:

      "little"

    • Description:

      Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.
  9. 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.
  10. Chaka

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "life"

    • Description:

      We all know that Chaka really means disco.
  11. Brunette

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "woman with brown hair"

    • Description:

      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 used as a female name throughout history, particularly in French-speaking regions or among families with French heritage.
  12. Harumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful spring; clear weather"

    • Description:

      Sweet and springy Japanese name.
  13. Osaka

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      With so many other places translating to first names, why not this major Japanese city -- especially if it holds some personal significance.
  14. Makenzie

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Mackenzie

    • Meaning:

      "son of Kenneth"

    • Description:

      More and more variations of Mackenzie are joining the Top 1000.
  15. Malak

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "angel"

    • Description:

      Although Malak can be used for both sexes, it's much more widely-used for girls in the US and throughout Europe, where it ranks on several popularity lists. More than 100 baby girls were named Malak in the US last year.
  16. Bora

    • Origin:

      Czech diminutive of Barbara, Albanian, Mongolian

    • Meaning:

      "snow; brown, grey"

    • Description:

      "Bore" and "boring" are teasing possibilities outside of Czechia and Albania. Thora, Nora, and Flora recommended alternatives
  17. Anke

    • Description:

      Anke is a feminine name of Dutch and German origin. In Dutch, it developed as a diminutive of the name Anna, which means "grace" or "favor." In German usage, it can also be considered a variant of Anke, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah. The name is characterized by its simplicity and distinctive short sound. Anke has been consistently popular in the Netherlands, northern Germany, and Scandinavian countries, though it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking nations. The name peaked in popularity in Europe during the mid-20th century but continues to be used. Anke is appreciated for its clean, crisp sound and international recognizability while still maintaining a sense of uniqueness in many regions.

  18. Miah

    • Origin:

      Swedish variant of Mia

    • Description:

      Made most familiar by Miah Persson, a famous Swedish opera singer.
  19. Faraday

    • Origin:

      Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "wood man"

    • Description:

      Faraday is a whimsical Scottish surname that works equally well as a first name for girls or boys.
  20. Shadie

    • Description:

      Shadie is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Shady, possibly referring to a shaded place or carrying metaphorical meanings of mysteriousness. It could also be a diminutive form of names containing 'shade' or similar sounds, or a creative modern invention. Some instances might connect to Arabic origins, where 'Shadi' (typically masculine) means 'singer' or 'songbird,' with Shadie representing a feminized version. The name has a soft, gentle quality with its flowing sounds and appealing rhythm. Uncommon in mainstream usage, Shadie offers a distinctive choice with an intriguing blend of familiarity and uniqueness.