Doggie Names

Skipper

English

"captain"

Sure, and we hope he has a good time playing with Buster and Buddy.

Barnaby

English variation of Barnabas, Aramaic

"son of consolation"

Barnaby, a genial and energetic name with an Irish-sounding three-syllable lilt, is an ancient appellation that manages to be both unusual and highly attractive and deserves to be used more than it…

Baxley

English

"baker's meadow"

A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.

Bucky

Bucky is a masculine diminutive nickname that typically derives from names like Buchanan, Buck, or sometimes William/Bill. With American roots, it carries a friendly, approachable quality with a…

Alfy

Alfy is a masculine name that functions primarily as a diminutive form of Alfred, which comes from the Old English elements 'ælf' (elf) and 'ræd' (counsel), meaning 'elf counsel' or 'wise elf.' With…

Digby

English, Norse

"town by the ditch"

Digby is a place-name in Lincolnshire turned surname turned quirky first name that is starting to get some attention. In fact, it ranked in the UK Top 1000 in a recent year where it fits in with the…

Herby

Herby is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of Herbert, which comes from Germanic origins meaning 'bright army' or 'illustrious warrior.' With its friendly '-y' ending, Herby takes…

Iggy

Latin, diminutive of Ignatius

"fiery"

Iggy is the quintessential pop star name, though it's the nickname Cate Blanchett uses for son Ignatius. Iggy does bring any grander-sounding name down to earth.