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6000+ Dog Names

  1. Rut

    • Origin:

      Czech, variation of Ruth

    • Meaning:

      "companion, friend"

    • Description:

      Pronounced ROOT in its native land, but in a rut here.
  2. Cordi

    • Description:

      Cordi is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Cordelia or Cordula. Cordelia has Celtic roots meaning 'daughter of the sea' or Latin origins meaning 'heart,' while Cordula comes from Latin, meaning 'heart' or 'little heart.' This short, sweet name carries warmth and affection in its very meaning and sound. Cordi has remained relatively uncommon as a standalone name, giving it a distinctive quality. Its brevity makes it modern and accessible, while its connection to longer traditional names provides historical depth. The name has a friendly, approachable quality that balances femininity with simplicity. Cordi might appeal to parents seeking a nickname-style given name that combines vintage charm with contemporary brevity, offering a name that feels both familiar and fresh.

  3. Ai

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "love; indigo"
  4. Blau

    • Origin:

      German and Catalan

    • Meaning:

      "blue"
  5. Aarna

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "wave"

    • Description:

      Epithet of the goddess Lakshmi with a watery meaning.
  6. Nena

    • Description:

      Nena is a charming feminine name with Spanish and Italian origins. It traditionally serves as a term of endearment meaning 'little girl' or 'baby' in Spanish. The name gained international recognition in the 1980s when the German band Nena had a hit with '99 Luftballons'. As a given name, Nena has a sweet, melodic quality that feels both playful and feminine. It can also be used as a nickname for names like Elena, Magdalena, or Anena. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Nena maintains steady usage particularly in Hispanic communities. The name's brevity and easy pronunciation give it a modern feel despite its traditional roots, making it appealing to parents looking for a short, distinctive name with cross-cultural appeal.

  7. Kruz

    • Origin:

      Variation of Cruz; Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "cross"

    • Description:

      Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.
  8. Shura

    • Origin:

      Russian, diminutive of Alexandra

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Shura is a unisex Russian nickname for Aleksandr or Aleksandra, themselves forms of Alexander. Less known in the English-speaking world than Sasha, it's also more assertive — probably because of that "sure" sound.
  9. Harmoni

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Harmony

    • Description:

      With Harmony on the rise, this spelling variation is getting some attention as well. It was a newcomer to the US Top 1000 in 2015 and has remained in the latter end of the charts ever since.
  10. Diversity

    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "diversity, variety"

    • Description:

      As a name, a bit too p. c.
  11. Loa

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "long"

    • Description:

      Though little used as a first name, Loa will be familiar to many from the name of Hawaii's most famous volcano, Mauna Loa, on the Big Island.
  12. Ellington

    • Origin:

      English place-name and surname

    • Meaning:

      "Ellis' town"

    • Description:

      Ellington's popularity may be inspired by jazz great Duke, but the name is used slightly more often for girls today, perhaps because of its trendy El- beginning. Like a host of other El- names, from the familiar Ella to Eleanor to the more niche Elodie and Elula, Ellington carries the popular Ellie nickname.
  13. Syd

    • Origin:

      Short form of Sydney, French

    • Meaning:

      "Saint-Denis"

    • Description:

      Sydney may be by far the more popular spelling of this name for girls, but it's also predominantly female. Over 1200 baby girls were named Sydney in 2021 vs. 37 baby boys. Contrast that with Sidney, a spelling used for about 150 babies of each gender. That makes Syd the more common spelling for girls of this cute short form.
  14. Minako

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful child"

    • Description:

      Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.
  15. Nozomi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "wish, hope"

    • Description:

      In Japanese, Nozomi is typically written with the kanji for "wish" or "hope."
  16. Glynis

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "small glen, valley"

    • Description:

      The feminine version of the common Welsh name Glyn became somewhat known in this country via the charming Welsh actress Glynis Johns. Variations include Glenys and Glynys. With other Welsh names--Gwyneth, Bronwyn, Bryn, Griffith--now on the American table, Glynis could make a distinctive tribute to an Uncle Glenn.
  17. Sao

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the rescuer"

    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Sao was one of the 50 Nereids, daughters of the sea god Nereus. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor.
  18. Marija

    • Origin:

      Croatian, Slovene, Serbian, Macedonian, Lithuanian, Latvian variation of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Common transcription of Maria throughout Europe.
  19. Corazon

    • Origin:

      Spanish word name

    • Meaning:

      "heart"

    • Description:

      With word names increasingly acceptable or even desirable, this Spanish word for heart, brought to the fore by Philippine president Corazon Aquino, may find more takers.
  20. Javiera

    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine form of Javier, Spanish version of Xavier

    • Meaning:

      "new house, bright"

    • Description:

      Javiera, pronounced ha-vee-AIR-a, is not as well used as twin brother JAVIER, but makes an attractive Latina choice.