Doberman Names

Darth Vader, as in the Star Wars villain, is said to mean "dark father"

This upbeat, friendly surname name has appeared on television's Battlestar Galactica a handful of cartoons, and on a literary note, a character in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Sports fans might think of Boomer Esiason, the NFL quarterback turned color commentator. He's not the only athlete to answer to the upbeat nickname.

Any boy with this name, a synonym for power via the Greek mythology figure, better be strong of body, and of psyche.

The original southern Good Ol' Boy.

Superhero names are fit for humans today, and there's no reason Rambo can't take his place among a generation of babies named Loki, Odin, and Atlas.

Lilo is the name of the spunky little Hawaiian girl character in the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch-- and is also Lindsay Lohan's nickname. Multi-cultural, it can be found in Hawaiian, German and Hebrew nomenclature.

Elton is an unassuming, lesser-used place name belonging to several towns in the British Isles, the US and Canada, and even a lake in Russia. The singer Elton John gives it a bit of extra pizzazz.

Baby is rarely seen as a given name — or even nickname — these days, although it did rank in the Top 1000 from 1989 to 2003. These instances can be accounted for in two ways. Firstly, infants whose birth certificates are not filled out on time are given generic placeholders for registration, such as Infant, Unknown, or Baby. But more influential during this decade was the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing, starring Jennifer Grey as Frances "Baby" Houseman. It's the origin of the famed line, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."

Finja Is a Josephine nickname that ranks among the Top 100 girl names in Germany.

More common as a dog name than a baby name for now, but that hasn't stopped Milo and Rex rising back up the charts! Lovers of edgy o-ending names like Otto, Arlo and Cosmo might like this starry-eyed possibility.

Alaska's Denali National Park is the home of the highest mountain in the US, officially renamed Denali in 2014, endowing the name with a lofty feel. Twice as many girls as boys were given the name in 2021, but the gender gap is closing.

In Germany, Jannis outranks its parent name, Johannes. Virtually no American babies were given the name in the last year on record.

The Spanish word for "devil" makes for a very daring baby name, but in the era of babies names Hades, Azrael, Loki and even Lucifer, it feels like a plausible possibility. Indeed, 5 baby boys were named Diablo in 1975 – the only year the name has made the US extended list for either sex.

Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name.

The enduring form of Nicholas in countries that speak predominantly Germanic languages.

Like other stylish choices from Roman to Romy to Romeo, Rohmer is a German surname that relates to both Roman pilgrims and the root word for fame.

As cool as it is frightening.

Prince rose to its highest ranking in a century in 2015, and the tragic death of its most famous bearer in April 2016 propelled it even higher. The Purple Rain legend isn't its only tie to pop royalty: Michael Jackson chose it for not one but two of his sons. Royal names such as King and Prince, once thought of as canine, have begun to be used by human non-royals for their sons.

Scooby is an unusual masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the popular animated character Scooby-Doo, the Great Dane from the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series that debuted in 1969. As a personal name, Scooby is extremely rare and generally functions as a nickname rather than a formal given name in most naming records and databases. The name has a distinctly playful, informal quality that evokes nostalgic connections to the beloved cartoon character known for his loyalty, humor, and gentle nature despite his fears. The name's origins appear to be purely creative, possibly derived as a variation of 'Scoobert,' the character's fictional full name. Parents who choose this highly uncommon name likely appreciate its whimsical qualities, pop culture associations, and the cheerful, friendly personality it suggests.

Agna is a feminine name with ancient roots spanning multiple cultures. In Latin contexts, it relates to 'agnus' meaning 'lamb,' symbolizing gentleness and purity. The name also appears in Indian traditions, particularly in southern regions, where it may have different etymological origins. Historically, Agna has connections to early Christian traditions and appears occasionally in medieval European records. Though rare in contemporary usage, the name has maintained a quiet presence across generations, particularly in parts of Europe and India. Agna has a delicate, dignified quality with its soft beginning and open ending. The simplicity of the name, with just two syllables and four letters, gives it an accessible, universal quality despite its uncommon status.