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Labrador Retriever Names

  1. Pippi

    • Origin:

      Norse variation of Philippa

    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"

    • Description:

      Pippi may be cute but isn't very practical. In addition to being forever Pippi Longstocking, there is that variant pee-pee spelling to consider. Try Pippa instead.
  2. Kalila

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      The lilting name of a range of mythical mountains, with an extensive menu of spellings, and a more unusual way of fitting in with current favorites Lila and Lola.
  3. Cher

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      For years there was only one Cher, and then along came the charming heroine of the movie "Clueless." The world now officially has enough Chers in it.
  4. Zuleika

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "fair, brilliant beauty"

    • Description:

      Zuleika is a high-wire act of a name that might appeal to the intrepid baby namer, Like most 'Z'-starting girls' names, it projects a cool, strong aura, as exemplified by the character in Max Beerbohm's satirical 1910 novel, Zuleika Dobson, a heroine so gorgeous that the entire student body of Oxford University committed collective suicide at the sight of her.
  5. Philou

    • Origin:

      Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "love"

    • Description:

      This Dutch name stems from the Greek root word "philos" meaning "love". It is relatively common in the Netherlands.
  6. Mocha

    • Origin:

      English, color and coffee name

    • Description:

      Save this for your next run to Starbucks.
  7. Shirin

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "charming, sweet"

    • Description:

      An attractive unisex choice heard in several countries, including Armenia. Can be pronounced sheer-IN or sheer-EEN.
  8. Mabli

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "lovable"

    • Description:

      Mabli is the sweet Welsh form of Mabel; like its English cousin, it’s starting to make a modest comeback in Wales as part of the trend for vintage baby names from a century ago.
  9. Callaghan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "lover of churches"

    • Description:

      A classic Irish "top-o'-the-mornin' surname with a lot of rhythm and pizzazz.
  10. Amica

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "female friend"

    • Description:

      Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and name-like elsewhere.
  11. Irvin

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "handsome, fair of face"

    • Description:

      Irvin is an Old Man name that has an uncertain future. Losing the final g in Irving makes the name slightly less dated -- but just slightly. There's something about the 'erv' sound that makes Irvin and brothers feel unappealing.
  12. Darrell

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "dear one, beloved"

    • Description:

      Beach boy name of the 1960s, Darrell is still a presence on the charts and may graduate into a stately surname name.
  13. Shadow

    • Description:

      Shadow as a masculine name falls into the category of modern word names, drawing from the natural phenomenon rather than traditional naming conventions. This unconventional choice emerged primarily in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, reflecting growing interests in distinctive, nature-inspired naming. The name evokes imagery of mystery, protection, and constant companionship. As a given name, Shadow remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking something dramatically unique with a touch of intrigue or gothic sensibility. The name carries associations with depth, complexity, and a certain enigmatic quality. While uncommon in official records, Shadow occasionally appears as a nickname or middle name, particularly in communities embracing alternative naming traditions.

  14. Libi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my heart"

    • Description:

      This Hebrew name deserves consideration by parents looking for a traditional by underused girls name with a gorgeous meaning.
  15. Desi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Desiderio, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "desired one"

    • Description:

      Forever Lucy's.
  16. Nemy

    • Origin:

      Mende

    • Meaning:

      "sweet"

    • Description:

      Friendly and energetic name from the Mende language of West Africa.
  17. Agapi

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "love, affection"

    • Description:

      Agapi has a sweet meaning of love and affection, but though this name is used in modern Greece, it's one of the Greek names for girls that has not yet emigrated to the US along with so many of her sisters.
  18. Elska

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "love"

    • Description:

      This name looks like a sister to the names Elsa and the Czech name for girls Eliška, a popular diminutive of Elizabeth — and sometimes it is (in German, for example). But it is also a word in Old Norse and some modern Nordic languages, meaning "love" or "to love".
  19. Ignacia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "ardent, burning"

    • Description:

      This Spanish form of the yet-to-be-revived Ignatius was borne by an early and influential Philipina nun known as Mother Ignacia.
  20. Drury

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "dear one, sweetheart"

    • Description:

      Rhythmic and energetic, Drury is of French origin, with the wonderful meaning of "dear one, sweetheart."