DISNEY NAMES FOR BOYS
Abu - The monkey in Disney's Aladdin. This
male dog greatly resembles an ape.
Aladdin - This boy dog just loves magic carpet
rides.
Baloo - The big bear character in Disney's Jungle
Book.
Banzai - The hyena in Disney's The Lion King.
Bashful - This dwarf-dog likes to hide.
Beast - A mean-looking boy dog with a heart of gold
Bernard - A mouse in Disney's The Rescuers.
Bruno - The dog in Disney's Cinderella.
Buzz - This boy dog is light-years ahead of any
other dog.
Chip - The cup character in Disney's Beauty
and the Beast.
Christopher Robin - The little boy character in
Disney's Winnie the Pooh.
Cody - The little boy character in Disney's
The Rescuers.
Cogsworth - The clock character in Disney's
Beauty and the Beast.
Colonel - The Sheep dog character and one of the
heroes in Disney's 101 Dalmatians
Creeper - A very strange character in Disney's
The Black Cauldron.
Dewey - A good name for the boy dog that has webbed
feet like a duck.
Doc - This dwarf-dog loves visiting the
veterinarian.
Donald - Another good name for the boy dog that has
webbed feet like a duck.
Dopey - This dwarf dog isn't the brightest dog on
the block.
Doug - The title character of a popular Disney
television show.
Dumbo - The elephant with big ears. He's the title
character of a Disney movie. A great name for any pet dog with big ears.
Eeyore - This boy dog doesn't like it when you pin
ribbons to his tail.
Figaro - The cat character in Disney's Pinocchio.
Flounder - A character in Disney's Little Mermaid.
Gaston - The villain of Disney's Beauty and the
Beast.
Geppetto - The maker of Pinocchio.
Goofy - This boy dog has long floppy ears.
Grumpy - This dwarf dog sometimes wakes up on the
wrong side of the floor.
Gus - The chubby mouse in Disney's Cinderella.
Hamm - The pig toy in Disney's Toy Story.
Happy - There is no way to wipe the smile off this
dwarf-dog's face.
Hook - The villain in Disney's Peter Pan.
Hubert - A king and the father of prince Philip in
Sleeping Beauty.
Huey - Another good web-footed dog name.
Iago - The parrot in Disney's Aladdin.
Jafar - The villain of Disney's Aladdin.
Jake - The adventurous mouse in Disney's The
Rescuers.
Jaq - A mouse in Disney's Cinderella.
Jiminy - The cricket character in Disney's
Pinocchio.
Jock - The Scottish terrier dog in Disney's Lady
and the Tramp.
John - A little boy in Disney's Peter Pan.
Jumbo - The big elephant character in Disney's
Dumbo.
Kaa - The snake in Disney's Jungle Book.
Kocoum - An indian warrior in Disney's Pocahontas.
Louie - Yet another good web-footed dog name.
Lumiere - The candelabra character in Disney's
Beauty and the Beast
Max - The Sheep dog character in Disney's
Little Mermaid.
Meeko - The raccoon in Disney's Pocahontas.
Michael - A little boy in Disney's Peter Pan.
Mickey - "Why doesn't anyone take me seriously?"
Mowgli - The little boy in Disney's Jungle Book.
Nemo - An appropriate name for the orange dog with
stripes.
Peter Pan - You don't want this boy dog to ever grow
up.
Phillip - The handsome prince in Disney's
Sleeping Beauty.
Piglet - A great name for the dog that resembles a
baby pig.
Pinocchio - You always know when this dog is less
than honest.
Pluto - Mickey Mouse's dog and the smallest of the
planets in the Solar System.
Pongo - The Daddy Dalmatian in Disney's 101
Dalmatians.
Pooh - This chubby little dog resembles a bear.
Rabbit - The rabbit in Disney's Winnie the Pooh.
Rex - The dinosaur toy in Disney's Toy Story.
Robin Hood - The title character of a Disney movie.
Scrooge - The elderly duck in Disney's Donald Duck
stories.
Scuttle - The sea bird character in Disney's
Little Mermaid.
Sebastian - The lobster character in Disney's
Little Mermaid.
Shere Khan - The big tiger in Disney's Jungle
Book.
Sleepy - This dwarf-dog needs plenty of beauty
sleep.
Sneezy - Another good dwarf-dog name.
Stefan - The king and father of Sleeping Beauty.
Thumper - The rabbit character in Disney's Bambi.
Tigger - A good name for your brindle-coated dog.
Timothy - The mouse character in Disney's Dumbo.
Tramp - A great name for the stray dog that you
adopted.
Woody - The cowboy toy in Disney's
Toy Story
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GERMAN, NORDIC, RUSSIAN NAMES FOR BOYS
Adel - German - A noble person. This male
dog holds his head very high.
Adler - German - Eagle-like.
Adolph - German - A noble wolf. This pet dog
always does the right thing.
Alaric - German - The ruler of all people.
This dog likes to boss the other dogs around.
Albern - German - A very noble warrior. This
boy dog fights fair.
Aldo - German - Wise one. Other animals come
to this dog for advice.
Alger - German - A noble spearman.
Alphonse - German - One who is noble and
always ready.
Alvin - German - A true friend to all. This
boy dog never meets a stranger.
Archibald - German - Royal and bold.
Armand - German - Guardian. An excellent guard
dog name.
Arnett - German - Small eagle.
Arnold - German - Eagle's power.
Attila - The legendary king of the Huns who
invaded Europe in the mid 400's A.D.
Axel - German - Peaceful.
Baikal - A huge lake in Siberia. The world's
deepest freshwater lake. A great name for your Siberian Husky dog.
Baldwin - German - A fearless friend and
protector. This boy dog will lay down his life for his master.
Ballard - German - Strength.
Baron
- A European nobleman.
Barrett - German - Bear-courage.
Bernard - German - A person that's as brave
as a bear.
Bjorn - Swedish - Courage of a bear.
Boris - Slavic - A proud fighter or warrior.
Carl - German - Man.
Clovis - German - A very famous warrior.
Conrad - German - A fearless counselor.
Copernicus - The famous Polish astronomer who
discovered that the planets revolve around the sun.
Dag - Scandinavian - A person who shines as
bright as the day. This dog lights up any room that he enters.
Damek - Slavic - A form of Adam. A great name
for your 1st pet dog.
Dedrick - German - The ruler over all the
people.
Dustin - German - A proud warrior. This male
dog won't back down.
Eberhard - German - One who is as brave as a
boar.
Edel - German - A distinguished person.
Einstein - "My name is relative."
Elbrus - A mountain in southwestern Russia.
Emery - German - An industrious ruler.
Emil - German - A very resourceful person.
This dog gets the most out of his dog-biscuits.
Emmit - German - A hard worker.
Eric - The Norse explorer who discovered Greenland.
Ernst - German - Determined.
Ferdinand - German - Ferdinand V, king of
Spain, was married to Isabella. They were backers of Christopher Columbus.
Franz - German - From France.
Frederick - German - Peaceful ruler.
Garth - Norse - A person who comes from the
garden.
Gerald - German - Spear king.
Godfrey - German - God's peace.
Griswold - German - One who comes from the
gray forest.
Gunnar - Nordic - Brave warrior.
Hackett - German - The little
wood cutter. This dog enjoys a bed of wood-shavingsHamar - Scandinavian - A hammer. The boy
dog that can lay down the law.
Hamlin - German - One who loves his home.
There couldn't be a dog that is more content.
Handel - Famous composer who wrote the Messiah.
Harbin - German - A little shining fighter. A
good name for the little breed of dog with a lot of spunk.
Hardy - German - An extremely adventurous
person.
Hartman - German - Strong as a deer.
Harvey - German - The warrior of the army.
Heinrich - German - House ruler. This male
dog demands the royal treatment.
Helsinki - The capital of Finland.
Henry - German - House ruler.
Herbert - German - Bright warrior.
Herman - German - Man of the army.
Igor - Scandinavian - Valiant.
Inger - Norse - The son's army.
Ingmar - Scandinavian - A famous son.
Ivan - Russian - God is gracious.
Jarman - German - A German. A great name for
any German breed of dog.
Jarvis - German - A professional with a
spear.
Jeffrey - German - Peace of God.
Johann - German - God is gracious.
Kafka - A famous Czech author. The Metamorphosis
is one of his best known works.
Kaiser - German - Caesar. Your Doberman or
Rottweiler dog would adore this pet name.
Kell - Scandinavian - One who comes from the
spring.
Kelsey - Scandinavian - Person who comes from
the ship-island.
Kiev - Capital of the Ukraine.
Kirby - Scandinavian - A dweller of the
church village.
Klaus - Fits the Aryan race of dog just fine -
German shepherd, Doberman, etc.
Krakow - A former capital of Poland.
Kremlin - The seat of government of the former
Soviet Union. Your Siberian Husky dog would like this name.
Kristian - Swedish - Follower of Christ.
Ladoga - A large Russian lake that lies close to the
Finnish border.
Lamar - German - One who is well known all
over the land.
Lambert - German - The radiant land.
Lamont - Scandinavian - A lawyer. This dog
represents you well.
Lang - Scandinavian - A very tall man. Your
Great Dane dog would adore this name.
Lars - Scandinavian - Crowned with laurels.
Lars - Scandinavian - Crowned with laurels.
Larson - Scandinavian - The son of Lars.
Latham - Scandinavian - Comes from the barns.
A good name for the dog that lives on a farm.
Leif - Leif Ericson was a famous Norse explorer. An
excellent name for any adventurous dog.
Leonard - German - Brave as a lion.
Luther - German - The famous warrior.
Magyar - A descendant of the original settlers of
Hungary.
Mandel - German - An almond. A great name for
the dog that's a real nut.
Moritz - The Red Baron's dog.
Mozart - The prodigious pet.
Nikita - A wonderful name for your Siberian Husky
dog.
Norbert - Scandinavian - The wise hero.
Obert - German - A wealthy and brilliant man.
Odolf - German - A very wealthy wolf.
Olaf - Norse - The name of several kings of
Norway.
Oscar - Norse - A divine spear-man.
Otto - German - A prosperous person.
Panzer - German - Armor. This boy dog will
guard you well.
Parsifal - The title character of a Wagnerian opera.
Penrod - German - A famous commander.
Quimby - Scandinavian - The dweller at the woman's estate
Ragnar - Norse - A powerful army.
Rasputin - A Siberian mystic who helped bring about
the downfall of the Russian empire. A wonderful name for your Siberian Husky
dog.
Raymond - German - Wise guardian. An
excellent name for any guard dog.
Richard - German - Strong ruler.
Roderick - German - Famous ruler.
Roger - German - Famous spear.
Roland - German - From the great land.
Rudolph - German - A famous wolf.
Saxon - An ancient Germanic tribe that invaded and
conquered parts of Britain.
Searle - German - One who wears armor.
Sigmund - German - The champion protector.
Stefan - German - Crown.
Tab - German - A radiant and brilliant
person. This confident dog exudes beauty.
Terrell - German - The thunder ruler.
Trigg - Scandinavian - A trustworthy person.
You can tell this dog all of your deepest secrets.
Turpin - Scandinavian - The term meaning - a
Finn named after Thor.
Ulf -
German - The wolf. A dog that resembles
his wild cousins.
Ulfred - German - A peaceful wolf. A dog, w/
no tolerance for strife, that resembles his wild cousins.
Ulger - German - A warring wolf. A dog, w/ no
tolerance for peace, that resembles his wild cousins.
Ullock - German - A sporting wolf. A dog, w/
a love for games, that resembles his wild cousins.
Ulric - German - A wolf that rules. A dog,
reigning supreme, that resembles his wild cousins.
Valdemar - German - A very famous ruler.
Vassily - Russian - Great protector.
Vladimir - Slavic - A famous prince.
Vladislav - Slavic - A glorious ruler over
the people.
Volney - German - One who has has much
national spirit.
Wagner - German - A professional wagon maker.
Waldo - German - King. This dog demands the
royal treatment.
Walter - German - The general of the army.
Warren - German - Defender. A great name for
any guard dog.
Wendell - German - Traveler.
William - German - Steadfast guardian. An
excellent name for any guard dog.
Wolfgang - German - Rising wolf.
Ziv - Slavic - One who is vigorous and
lively. A super name for your frisky dog.
MYTHOLOGICAL AND LITERATURE NAMES FOR BOYS
Achilles - The hero of Homer's The Iliad.
This legendary male dog is known all over the neighborhood for his bravery.
Aesop - An ancient Greek author of fables. This dog
enjoys telling stories.
Ajax - Greek Mythology - A hero of the
Trojan War.
Aladdin - "Your wish is my command."
Ali Baba - A poor woodcutter in the Arabian
Nights story. He finds treasure hidden in a cave by 40 thieves.
Anubis - An ancient Egyptian god with the head of a
jackal. His responsibility was to judge a man's deeds after death.
Apollo - Greek and Roman Mythology - The
god of the sun. This boy dog is very powerful indeed.
Ares - Greek Mythology - The god of war.
This dog was built for battle.
Argus - Greek Mythology - The giant with a
hundred eyes. A wonderful name for your very-large guard dog.Atlas - Greek Mythology - A giant who supported
the heavens on his shoulders. Another good pet name for the large breed of
dog.
Bacchus - Greek and Roman Mythology -
The god of wine and good times. Also called Dionysus. This dog will never
spoil your good time.
Blake - William Blake was a great English poet
who died in 1827. Among his works are Songs of Innocence and
Jerusalem.
Bluto - "I have more than just a good pair of
forearms."
Boreas - Greek Mythology - The north
wind god.
Brutus - An exceptionally large dog who stands
his ground.
Casper - "The backyard is my favorite haunt."
Charon - Greek Mythology - The boat pilot
who escorted dead souls across the river Styx to Hades. A good name for any
water-loving dog.
Chaucer - The famous English author of the
Canterbury Tales.
Clifford - The red runt of a puppy that grew into a
giant red dog.to learn.
Cyclops - Greek Mythology - The giant with
one eye.
Dagan - The Babylonian god of the earth. This dog
loves the outdoors.
Damocles - The legendary courtier in Syracuse who
was given a lesson in the dangers of being a king.
Dante - A great Italian poet of the Middle Ages. He
wrote the Divine Comedy.
Dickens - A famous English novelist who lived during
the 1800's. He wrote A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, A
Christmas Carol and many other great works.
Dionysus - Greek Mythology - The god of
wine and good times. Also called Bacchus.
Dodger -"I'm often artful."
Dumbo - "I believe I can fly, these big ears have
gotta be good for something."
Ebenezer - A real sour-puss of a dog.
Emerson - "I prefer to sit in the corner pondering."
Erebus - Greek Mythology - A son of Chaos.
He ruled the dark kingdom under the earth, through which souls passed on their
way to Hades.
Eros - Greek Mythology - The god of love.
This dog couldn't be more romantic.
Fable - "I enjoy a good story as much as the next
dog."
Falstaff - A comical knight who appears in many
Shakespearean plays. This pet will keep you in stitches.
Faust - A magician who, according to legend, sold
his soul to the devil.
Hades - Greek Mythology - The home of the
dead.
Hamlet - The tragic Shakespearean hero.
Helicon - A mountain region in Greece that was the
mythological home of the muses.
Helios - Greek Mythology - The sun god.
This dog doesn't much care for clouds.
Hemingway - "I enjoy telling stories to the
neighborhood dogs."
Hercules - "I often astound you with my feats of
canine strength."
Hermes - Greek Mythology - The messenger
god.
Homer - The legendary Greek author of the Iliad
and the Odyssey.
Hugo - Victor Hugo was a famous French novelist who
wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame, among other works.
Hydra - Greek Mythology - A serpent with 9
heads. When 1 head was cut off, 2 more grew back in its place. Hercules finally
killed Hydra.
Iago - The crafty and evil villain of Shakespeare's
Othello. This dog is always scheming.
Icarus - The Greek mythological son of Daedalus.
Daedalus fashioned wings for he and his son. Icarus flew too high and the sun
melted the wax holding his wings together. He fell to his death.
Ichor - Greek Mythology - The fluid that
flowed through the gods veins.
Igor - This dog sometimes likes to eat insects and
will assist you in any of your undertakings.
Incubus - An evil spirit thought to attach itself to
sleeping victims.
Indra - The early Hindu god of rain and thunder.
This dog gets excited during a storm.
Janus - Roman Mythology - The god of
portals and beginnings and endings. This dog represents a new chapter in your
life.
Jason -"Sailing is my passion."
Jove - Another name for Jupiter.
Jupiter - The Roman god of gods. This dog is second
to none.
Kempis - Thomas A Kempis was a Christian author of
the middle-ages. He wrote one of the most famous devotional books ever -
Imitation of Christ.
Lex - "I will get that so-called Super dog,
you'll see."
Loki - Norse Mythology - The god who loved
to cause trouble. A fantastic name for any mischievous dog.
Macbeth - The tragic title character of the famous
Shakespearean play.
Marduk - Babylonian Mythology - A major
god.
Mars - Roman Mythology - The god of war.
This dog loves a good fight.
Mercury - Roman Mythology - The messenger
of the gods.
Midas - Everything this dog touches, turns to gold.
Moby - This dog has some characteristic that is
humongous.
Morpheus - Greek Mythology - The god of
dreams. This boy dog loves to take naps.
Narcissus - Greek Mythology - The youth who
was in love with his own reflection.
Nemo - The captain in the famous Jules Verne novel
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A great name for your water-loving dog.
Neptune - Roman Mythology - The sea god.
Another fantastic name for your water loving dog.
Nestor - Greek Mythology - A great warrior
and wise counselor.
Oberon - The mythical king of the fairies. A
wonderful name for any toy-breed of dog.
Odin - Norse Mythology - The king of the
gods.
Odysseus - The main character and hero of the Greek
epic story the Odyssey.
Odyssey - Written by the Greek poet Homer. This
adventure epic ranks as the most influential work of ancient Greek literature.
Oliver - A great name for the orphan dog that you
adopted from the pound.
Olympus - Greek Mythology - The home of the
gods.
Orion - Greek Mythology - A mighty hunter.
This dog can sniff out any prey.
Orpheus - Greek Mythology - A musician who
played the lyre. Even rivers stopped flowing to listen to his beautiful playing.
Osiris - Egyptian Mythology - The husband
of Isis. He was the chief god of the underworld.
Othello - Title character of the Shakespearean
tragedy. He kills his wife out of false jealousy.
Pan - Greek Mythology - The god of forests,
woods, meadows, flocks and herds.
Pauper - "I rely on my master's constant charity to
survive."
Perseus - Greek Mythology - A son of Zeus.
He cut off the head of the Gorgon Medusa.
Plato - Ancient Greek writer and philosopher. One of
the most influential thinkers of western civilization.
Pokey - "I take my time getting from point A to
point B."
Pollux - Greek and Roman Mythology - The
twin of Castor.
Pooh - An animated little teddy bear of a dog.
Popeye - "I's onlys cooks wis Olives Oyls."
Poseidon - The god of the sea. You've never met a
dog that loves water more than he does.
Priam - Greek Mythology - The last king of
Troy
Riddler - "I like to watch you scratch your head
in disbelief."
Riki-Tiki-Tavi - "I'll be glad to kill that cobra
out in the yard."
Romeo - "I'm the most romantic dog you've ever
owned."
Saturn - Roman Mythology - The god of the
harvest. A good name for the boy dog that lives on a farm.
Satyr - Greek Mythology - The gods of the
forests and woods.
Shakespeare - "My imagination knows no boundaries."
Sherlock - Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous
fictional detectives ever created.
Sherwood - This forest was the headquarters of the
fictional Robin Hood and his merry band of thieves.
Snoopy - "Grown-ups speak gibberish."
Sol - Roman Mythology - The sun god. This
boy dog loves to sun-bathe.
Tantalus - Greek Mythology - A king who was
punished and sent to the Lower world. He was constantly teased with water and
fruit which were kept just out of his reach.
Tarzan - "I'm the king of this jungle that you call
a house."
Theseus - Greek Mythology - A great king of
ancient Athens.
Thor - Norse Mythology - The god of thunder.
This boy dog has a great booming bark.
Titan - Greek Mythology - A giant. A
wonderful name for any large breed of dog.
Tolstoy - The famous Russian writer. His best known
works are War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Your Siberian Husky
dog would adore this name.
Toto - This dog likes to pull stuffing out of
scarecrows.
Triton - Greek Mythology - A sea god who
was part man and part fish. Another super name for you water-loving dog.
Twain - Mark Twain was the pen-name of the great
American author - Samuel Clemens. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and
The Prince and the Pauper are among his best-known works.
Uranus - Early Greek and Roman Mythology -
The god of the heavens.
Virgil - A great poet of ancient Rome. The Aenid
was his most famous work.
Vulcan - Roman Mythology - The god of fire.
Walt - This dog will be happy just laying down
pondering a leaf of grass.
Wilbur - The pig in Charlotte's Web. A
great name for the dog that resembles a pig.
Woden - German Mythology - The chief god.
Zane - Zane Grey was a popular American author who
wrote stories about the wild west.
Zeus - Greek Mythology - The chief god. No
one questions this dog's authority.
Albert - The patron saint of scientists.
Alexander - The patron saint of Corsica.
Ambrose - A 4th century saint who heavily influenced
St. Augustine. He is the patron saint of students.
Andrew - An apostle of Jesus Christ and the patron
saint of fishermen.
Ansgar - The patron saint of Scandinavia.
Anthony - The patron saint of those with lost items.
Antony - The patron saint of domestic animals and
butchers. A terrific pet name for the dog that loves raw meat.
Antipas - He was mentioned in the New Testament as a
friend of Paul. He was burned to death for his Christian faith.
Aquila - A Jewish man who was prominently mentioned
in the New Testament as a Christian convert and provider to the early Church. He
was martyred by the Romans. Attalus - A 2nd century Roman citizen who was
burned to death by the Romans for his Christian faith.
Augustine - He lived during the 4th and 5th
centuries. He is considered the most influential scholar and writer of the
Catholic Church. His ideas and writings continue to influence Western thinking
to this day.
Barnabas - The patron saint of Cyprus.
Bartholomew - One of the 12 apostles of Jesus Crist
and the patron saint of plasterers.
Basil - A 4th century saint who was tortured and
martyred for his preaching against the pagan gods.
Benedict - The patron saint of those who have been
poisoned
Benjamin - A 5th century saint who was tortured and
impaled by the Persians for preaching his Christian faith. Bernard - The patron saint of candlemakers and
skiers.
Bernardine - The patron saint of advertising.
Blaise - The patron saint of those with throat
problems.
Boris - The patron saint of Moscow.
Brendan - The patron saint of sailors.
Canute - The patron saint of Denmark.
Carpus - A 2nd century saint who was tortured and
burned at the stake for his Christian faith.
Clement - The patron saint of stonecutters.
Christopher - A name meaning Christ-Bearer.
An Italian saint who lived in the 15th century.
Claude - The patron saint of sculptors.
Crispin - The patron saint of leatherworkers.
Cyprian - A 5th century bishop in Africa who was
driven into the dessert, tortured, and then executed.
Cyril - The patron saint of Moravia.
Dalmatius - A 4th century French bishop who was
martyred by the Romans.
Damian - The patron saint of barbers.
Daniel - A 13th century Franciscan who was beheaded
by the Mohammedans for his Christian faith.
David - The patron saint of poets and Wales.
Denis - The patron saint of France.
Dionysius - A 3rd century Pope. He was the first
Pope who did not die a martyr for the Christian faith.
Dismas - The good thief crucified beside Jesus
Christ.
Dominic - The patron saint of astronomers.
Drogo - The patron saint of shepherds. A wonderful
male dog name for your German shepherd or any type of shepherd dog.
Ebbo - An 8th century French bishop who fought
valiantly against the Moors.
Edbert - A 7th century monk who is noted for his aid
to the poor.
Edmund - A 9th century King in England who was
tortured and beheaded.
Elias - A 9th century Spanish priest who was
executed for his faith.
Eligius - The patron saint of metal-workers and
jewelers.
Eric - The patron saint of Sweden.
Ernest - A 12th century German abbot who was
tortured and killed by the Moors.
Fabian - A 3rd century Pope who was martyred by the
Romans.
Faustus - A 3rd century man who was tortured and
burned to death for his Christian faith.
Felix - The patron saint of Spain.
Fidelis - A 3rd century Roman officer who helped
Christian prisoners escape. He was scourged and then beheaded for his actions.
Florian - The patron saint of firemen. A wonderful
name for a dalmatian or a dog that lives at a fire-house.
Francis - The patron saint of Italy. Was especially
devoted to all of God's creatures.
Gabriel - The patron saint of messengers.
Gaius - Baptized by saint Paul. He bacame bishop of
Thessalonia and was martyred there.
George - The patron saint of Portugal, Germany,
England, and Venice.
Gerard - The patron saint of Hungary.
Germanicus - A 2nd century man who was killed by
wild beasts in the amphitheater of Smyrna.
Gibrian - A 6th century Irish priest.
Gilbert - A 13th century Scottish saint.
Giles - The patron saint of beggars. A good male dog
name for the pet who is always begging for table scraps.
Gregory - The patron saint of musicians.
Hadrian - The patron saint of soldiers.
Hallvard - The patron saint of Oslo.
Henry - The patron saint of Finland.
Hermes - A 2nd century Roman citizen who was
executed for his faith.
Hubert - The patron saint of hunters. A great name
for the dog that you plan to take hunting with you
Ignatius - A saint and priest. He founded the
Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Isaac - The patron saint of North America.
Isaias - An 11th Century Russian monk.
Isidore - The patron saint of farmers.
James - One of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles and the
patron saint of Spain.
Januarius - The patron saint of blood banks. An
appropriate dog name for the flea-infested dog.
Jerome - An early Christian church father and saint.
He composed the Vulgate.
Joachim - The traditional father of Mary, the mother
of Jesus Christ.
John - The only apostle of Jesus Christ who was
present at the crucifixion.
Josaphat - A Polish priest of the 17th century.
Joseph - The adopted father of Jesus Christ. He is
the patron saint of carpenters.
Jude - The patron saint of desperate causes.
Julian - A 3rd century man who was burned to death
for his Christian faith.
Julius - A 3rd century Roman soldier who converted
to Christianity and was beheaded for his faith.
Justin - A 2nd century man who was beheaded for his
Christian faith.
Justus - The patron saint of Madrid.
Kevin - A 6th century Irish priest.
Kieran - A 6th century Irishman who is known as one
of the 12 Apostles of Ireland.
Kilian - The patron saint of Bavaria.
Ladislaus - A Hungarian national hero who lived
during the 11th century.
Laurentius - A 3rd century Italian man beheaded for
his Christian faith.
Lawrence - The patron saint of cooks and the poor.
Lazarus - The man who was dead for 4 days and then
raised to life by Jesus Christ.
Leonard - The patron saint of prisoners of war.
Leopold - An Austrian man who lived during the 12th
century.
Lucian - A Syrian who was martyred for his Christian
faith in the early 4th century.
Lucius - He was beheaded for his Christian faith in
the 3rd century.
Luke - The patron saint of artists.
Macarius - A 4th century bishop of Jerusalem.
Macedonius - A 4th century Syrian who is said to
have lived on nothing but barley for 40 yrs.
Machar - An Irishman of the 6th century who was a
missionary to Scotland. Legend has him being the founder of Aberdeen.
Malachy - An Irish priest of the 12th century.
Malo - A 7th century Welsh priest.
Marius - A 3rd century Persian nobleman who was
beheaded for his Christian faith.
Mark - The patron saint of Venice.
Martin - The patron saint of hair-dressers.
Matthew - The patron saint of bankers and
accountants.
Matthias - The man who replaced Judas as the 12th
apostle of Jesus Christ.
Maurice - The patron saint of dyers.
Maximian - A 4th century African saint.
Maximus - A 3rd century Ephesian who was stoned to
death for his faith.
Mennas - A 3rd century Egyptian who was beheaded for
his faith.
Michael - The powerful archangel and protector of
Israel.
Nahum - A man who lived during the 10th century.
Known as 1 of the 7 apostles of Bulgaria.
Narcissus - A 2nd century Greek man who was named
bishop of Jerusalem.
Nerses - A 4th century Persian bishop who was
beheaded for his Christian faith.
Nestor - A 3rd century bishop who was crucified for
his faith.
Nicetas - An 11th century Russian monk.
Nicholas - The patron saint of sailors, children,
bakers and travelers.
Nicodemus - One of the members of the Jewish
Sanhedrin who stood up for Jesus Christ.
Nino - The patron saint of Georgia.
Olaf - The patron saint of Norway.
Pacian - A bishop of Barcelona, Spain who lived in
the 4th century.
Pambo - One of the monks who lived in the Egyptian
desert in the 4th century.
Parisio - An Italian priest of the 13th century.
Patrick - The patron saint of Ireland.
Paul - The first major Christian evangelist to the
Gentiles.
Peleus - An Egyptian bishop who was burned to death
in the 4th century.
Peter - He's the apostle who was given the keys to
the kingdom of Heaven by Jesus.
Phileas - An Egyptian who was beheaded in the 4th
century for his faith.
Philip - The patron saint of Rome
Quentin - A Roman who was beheaded in the 3rd
century for his faith.
Raphael - The patron saint of the blind. A great
name for a seeing-eye-dog.
Raymond - The patron saint of those who are
wrongfully accused.
Rufus - A citizen of Antioch who was beheaded in the
2nd century for his faith.
Sabas - A Goth who was drowned to death in the 4th
century.
Salvator - A 16th century Spanish saint.
Sava - The patron saint of Serbia.
Sebastian - The patron saint of athletes.
Silas - A 1st century leader of the Church in
Jerusalem.
Stephen - The patron saint of bricklayers. He was
the 1st Christian martyr.
Tanco - An Irish monk and bishop who died in the 9th
century.
Thomas - The patron saint of architects.
Timothy - An early convert of St. Paul. He was
stoned to death for his faith.
Titus - The patron saint of Crete.
Valentine or Val - An
early saint who was martyred in Rome. The patron saint of lovers and greetings.
Valerian - A 5th century bishop in Africa.
Varus - A Roman soldier who was martyred for his
faith in the 4th century.
Vincent - The patron saint of builders.
Vladimir - The patron saint of Russia.
Vitus - The patron saint of actors and comedians. A
good name for your dramatic male dog.
Xavier - A Spanish saint who is considered one of
the greatest Christian missionaries.
Zeno - A 4th century bishop of Verona, Italy.
Aidan - Irish - An extremely fiery person. A great
name for your passionate male dog.
Alan - Irish - One who is in harmony.
Alfred - English - Small, wise counselor.
A good name for any small breed of dog.
Angus - Scottish - A strong man.
Arlen - Irish - Promise. This male dog
shows a lot of potential.
Arthur - Welsh - Courage of a bear. A
great guard dog name.
Avery - English - Small, wise counselor.
A good name for any small breed of dog.
Baird - Irish - A traveling ballad
singer. This boy dog likes to roam around and bark.
Balfour - Scottish - One who hails from
the pasture land. A good name for any shepherd breed dog.
Bancroft - English - A person from the bean
field.
Bard - Irish - A poet.
Barkley - English - The man from a birch
tree meadow.
Barlow - English - A person who lives on
the bare hill.
Baron
- A European nobleman. A logical name for
your distinguished pure-bred boy dog.
Barry - Irish - An expert with a spear.
Barton - English - A landowner.
Baxter - English - A baker.
Beck - English - A brook. This boy dog
loves flowing water.
Beckham - This dog enjoys chasing soccer balls. Beecher - English - One who lives by the
beech trees.
Beeman - English - A professional beekeeper.
Benson - English - Son of Benjamin.
Blaine - Irish - Lean. This male dog keeps
himself in good shape.
Blair - Irish - Of the field. A great name
for any sporting breed of dog.
Boyd - Irish - Fair haired.
Bradley - English - Broad meadow.
Brady - Irish - Fiery one. This male dog is
full of passion.
Brendan - Irish - A sword. A good name for
any guard dog.
Brian - Irish - Strength.
Brice - Welsh - A person who is awake, alert,
and highly ambitious. This boy dog never sleeps while on duty.
Brock - English - A badger.
Cadby - English - The settlement of a
warrior.
Caddock - Welsh - One who is desirous of war.
A good name for the boy dog who is always spoiling for a fight.
Calder - English - One who dwells near the
brook or stream. Your water-loving dog would appreciate this name.
Calhoun - Irish - A resident of the narrow
woods.
Calvert - English - A person who herds
calves. A wonderful name for any shepherd breed of dog.
Camden - Scottish - A person who comes from
the crooked valley.
Camelot - The legendary site of King Arthur's court
and palace.
Cameron - Scottish - A crooked nose.
Carlin - Irish - The little victor. A
wonderful name for any toy-breed of dog.
Carlisle - English - Tower. A great name for
any tall breed of dog.
Carrick - Irish - A dweller of the rocky
land.
Carroll - Irish - A winner. This male dog is
a future champion.
Cassidy - Irish - A crafty person with wavy
hair. A great name for a poodle dog.
Cedric - English - A chief of the battle.
Chandler - English - A professional candle
maker.
Chester - English - From the fortress. A good
name for your guard dog.
Churchill - Winston Churchill was the prime minister
who led Great Britain through World War II.
Cian - Irish - Ancient.
Clay - English - Of the soil. This canine
delights in digging holes.
Clyde - Welsh - One with much warmth. This
boy dog is welcome in your arms on winter days.
Collin - Scottish - A puppy. You hope this
male dog never grows up.
Corbin - English - Raven. A great name for
any solid-black dog.
Dacey - Irish - One who comes from the south.
Dagwood - English - A person dwelling in the
bright and shining forest.
Dalbert - English - A radiant person. This
boy dog brightens any room that he enters.
Dalen or Dale -
English - A valley.
Dalton - English - The person from the valley
town.
Dane - English - A person who comes from
Denmark. A fitting name for any Great Dane dog.
Darby - Irish - Liberty. This canine is
always trying to escape.
Darren - Irish - Famous. This boy dog might
one day be a champion.
Dearborn - English - One who dwells in the
deer brook.
Dempsey - Irish - A person with much pride.
This boy dog carries his head high at all times.
Derry - Irish - The one with red hair. A
great name for any red-haired pet dog.
Devin - Irish - A poet.
Devlin - Irish - A fearless warrior. A
fantastic name for the boy dog that won't back down from any fight or challenge.
Dillon - Irish - A faithful companion. This
dog will never leave your side.
Dolan - Irish - Dark one. A great name for
any black dog.
Domino - The perfect name for your Dalmatian dog.
Donovan - Irish - The dark warrior. A great
name for your fearless solid-black-colored dog.
Douglas - Scottish - Deep water. An excellent
name for any water-loving dog.
Druid - "Me and my doggie buddies like to gather
'round the trees."
Duke - A nobleman just below the rank of prince.
Dylan - Welsh - A man from the sea. Another
splendid name for your water-loving dog.
Eachan - Irish - A horseman.
Earl - English - A nobleman. This boy dog
always holds his head high.
Edgar - English - A very wealthy spearman.
Edric - English - A prosperous ruler of the
people. This pet dog has earned countless dog biscuits in his guard-dog duties.
Edward - English - A wealthy guardian. A
great name for any guard dog.
Egan - Irish - An eager and fiery person.
Egbert - English - A flaming sword.
Elder - English - One who is in a position of
authority. A great name for any dominant male dog.
Eldon - English - One who comes from the holy
hill.
Ellard - English - One who is fearless and
sacred.
Elton - "My gift is my song."
Ewing - English - Lawyer. This male dog
represents you well.
Excalibur - King Arthur's legendary sword.
Fagan - Irish - The little fiery one. A great
name for the small breed of dog with a lot of spunk.
Fairfax - English - A person with fair hair.
A great name for any blond-haired dog.
Fane - English - Grateful and joyful. This
boy dog is so happy that you adopted him.
Farley - English - A person who hails from
the bull or sheep meadow.
Farold - English - A mighty traveler.
Farrell - Irish - A very fearless warrior.
This boy dog loves conflict.
Fergus - Irish - Powerful and manly. A great
name for any extra-large breed of dog.
Fielding - English - A field worker. This pet
dog enjoys watching you gather the crops.
Filbert - English - A radiant and intelligent
person.
Finis - "I'm the be-all and end-all of boy dogs."
Finley - Irish - A fair-haired soldier.
Fletcher - English - A professional arrow
maker.
Flint - English - A stream. This boy dog
loves the water.
Floyd - Welsh - Gray-haired.
Forbes - Irish - A very wealthy person.
Ford - English - River crossing.
Forrest - English - From the forest.
Franklin - English - A landowner
Galahad - A knight of King Arthur's roundtable.
Galen or Gale - Irish
- One who is little and full of life. A great name for any small breed of dog.
Gallagher - Irish - Your ardent helper. This
boy dog would just love to help you, in matters great and small.
Garnett - English - A person armed with a
spear.
Garnock - Welsh - The dweller by the alder
river.
Garrett - Irish - A fearless spearman.
Garvin - English - A friend in battle. This
dog will remain with you in times of trouble.
Gavin - Welsh - Like a hawk. An excellent
name for any guard dog.
Gawain - King Arthur's nephew and one of his
Round Table knights.
Gilbert - English - A brilliant pledge.
Gordon - English - The one who comes from the
triangular hill.
Gorman - Irish - A small person with blue
eyes.
Gower - Welsh - A very pure one. This boy dog
comes from excellent blood-lines.
Grady - Irish - A very distinguished person.
Granger - English - A farmer. A good name for
the boy dog that's raised on a farm.
Grant - English - Great. This male dog
represents his breed well.
Grover - English - From the tree grove.
Guthrie - Irish - A person who comes from the
breezy place.
Hagen - Irish - A very small and youthful
person. An appropriate name for the runt of the litter.
Hagley - English - Person from a closed
meadow or pasture.
Halbert - English - The radiant hero.
Haley - Irish - Clever. This male dog has no
problem learning new things.
Halsey - English - A resident of Hal's
island.
Harold - English - An army leader.
Harper - English - A harp player.
Harry - English - A fighter.
Hart - English - A male deer.
Haven - English - A safe place. A good name
for your guard dog.
Hogan - Irish - Young. You hope this puppy
never grows up.
Holden - English - From the hollow.
Howard - English - The chief guard. An
excellent name for any guard dog.
Ian - Scottish - God is gracious.
Irving - English - A friend from the sea.
Another great name for your water-loving dog.
Jagger - "I have real problems getting any
satisfaction."
Jeeves - Your proper English butler dog.
Kane - Irish - A tribute. A good name for the
offspring of a much-beloved dog.
Keane - Irish - Clever. This boy dog sure
learns fast.
Keefe - Irish - A handsome, gentle, and loved
man.
Keegan - Irish - A little, fiery person. A
great name for any little breed of dog with a lot of passion.
Keelan - Irish - A little, slender person.
Keller - Irish - A little associate.
Kelly - Irish - A warrior.
Kelvin - Irish - A resident of the narrow
river.
Kemp - English - The victorious warrior.
Kendall - English - From the valley.
Kenley - English - One who hails from the
royal meadow.
Kent - Welsh - White and brilliant. An
appropriate name for your solid-white pet dog.
Kermit - Irish - Liberty. This boy dog just
loves to escape.
Kerry - Irish - Dark one. A great name for
your solid black dog.
Kevin - Irish - Handsome and lovable.
Kimball - Welsh - Battle chief.
King - "Oh boy, how do I live up to this name?"
Kingston - English - One who lives at the
King's estate.
Knight - English - A military aide to the
king.
Lach - Scottish - One who dwells by the lake.
Ladd - English - An assistant.
Laird - Scottish - A very prosperous
landowner.
Lancelot - He was the bravest and most famous of
King Arthur's knights of the round table.
Lane - English - A narrow road.
Langford - English - The person who comes
from the long ford.
Latimer - English - The person who
interprets.
Leith - Scottish - One who comes from a broad
river.
Leland - English - Meadow land.
Lennon - John Lennon was a prolific songwriter,
musician, and a founding member of the Beatles.
Leslie - English - A small meadow.
Logan - Scottish - A meadow.
London - "I'll do absolutely anything for a basket
of fish 'n chips!"
MacAdam - Scottish - The son of Adam.
MacDonald - Scottish - The son of Donald.
Maddock - Welsh - A good and generous person.
This boy dog doesn't mind sharing his chew-toys.
Maddox - Welsh - The benefactor's son.
Maitland - English - The land of the meadow.
Malcolm - Scottish - A follower of St.
Columba.
Malin - English - A little mighty warrior.
This runt dog won't back down from any fight.
Maloney - Irish - A devoted attendee of
church services.
Manfred - English - An extremely peaceful
man. This boy dog stays away from any dogfight.
Manley - English - From the man's meadow.
Manton - English - A man from the hero's
town.
Marlon - English - Young hawk.
Marshall - English - An agent.
Marvin - English - A true friend. This male
dog will never betray you.
Mather - English - A very powerful army.
Melvin - Irish - Chief.
Mercer - English - A shopkeeper.
Merlin - The legendary magician and seer who aided
King Arthur.
Murdock - Scottish - Gained his wealth from
the sea.
Murray - Scottish - A seafarer.
Nairn - Scottish - A resident at the alder
tree river.
Neil - Irish - The champion. This boy dog is
a winner.
Nelson - Irish - Son of the champion.
Nessie - Name of the legendary monster residing in
Loch Ness in Scotland. A great name for your Scottish terrier dog.
Nevin - Irish - A worshipper of the saint.
Newell - English - The new hall.
Newland - English - A dweller on the new
land.
Newlin - Welsh - A dweller at the new lake.
Newman - English - The newcomer.
Newton - "I wear a helmet when sitting under an
apple tree."
Nolan - Irish - Noble.
Norton - English - North town.
Norwood - English - North forest.
Oakes - English - The dweller at the oak
trees. This boy dog just loves to sleep under the trees.
Oakley - English - A person who comes from
the oak meadow.
Odell - English - One who comes from the
forested hill.
Ogden - English - A person who comes from the
oak valley.
Orrin - Irish - Fair skinned.
Osborn - English - Divine warrior. This guard
dog was heaven-sent.
Oxford - "I'm the brainiest pet on the block."
Ozzy - This animal is crazy as a loon - in a lovable
sort of way.
Palmer - English - A palm-bearing pilgrim.
This boy dog greets you each day with much enthusiasm.
Parker - English - The park keeper.
Parrish - English - A church district.
Patrick - The legendary saint who drove all the
snakes off of Ireland.
Patton - English - One who comes from the
warrior's town.
Paxton - English - A peaceful town.
Penley - English - An enclosed meadow.
Phelan - Irish - The wolf. A great name for
the dog that greatly resembles his wild cousins.
Prescott - English - One who comes from the
priest's cottage.
Quid - British - One pound sterling.
Quillan - Irish - A little cub. This puppy
reminds you of a little bear.
Quinlan - Irish - One who is very well-shaped
and strong. A good name for your powerfully built Irish Setter dog.
Quinn - Irish - Wise.
Rad - English - A counselor. Other dogs come
to him for advice.
Radbert - English - An intelligent counselor.
The dog shrink.
Radburn - English - One who comes from the
red brook.
Radcliff - English - A dweller at the red
cliff.
Rafferty - Irish - Very wealthy and
prosperous.
Ralph - English - The wolf counselor.
Randolph - English - The shield-bearing wolf.
Reece - Welsh - Eager. This male dog is
always ready to learn new things.
Remington - English - Person who comes from
the raven-family estate. A fantastic name for any solid-black boy dog.
Renny - Irish - A small, but powerful person.
A good name for any toy-breed of dog.
Renshaw - English - One who comes from the
raven woods.
Rider - English - A horseman.
Ridgley - English - The dweller at the ridge
meadow.
Rigby - English - One who hails from the
ruler's valley.
Riley - Irish - An extremely valiant warrior.
Ringo - Ringo Starr was the drummer for the
Beatles.
Rochester - English - A rocky fortress.
Ronald - English - A mighty force. An
excellent name for any large breed of dog.
Rory - Irish - The red king. A great name for
your dominant red-haired dog.
Roy - Irish - Red-haired.
Royce - English - A prince. This male dog
comes from champion blood lines.
Ryan - Irish - Little red king.
NAMES WITH CHARACTER AND TRAITS FOR BOYS
Abbot - The chief of an abbey or monastery. This male dog prefers
peaceful and secluded areas.
Aegis - A protective shield. This dog is your
faithful protector.
Alexander - A Macedonian king and world conqueror.
This pet dog loves to divide and conquer any territory.
Bandit - "I just made off with the neighbor's
kitten."
Banjo - He's your favorite little banjo boy. This
name sent in by Lori and her special Boxer dog.
Bantam - A small, spirited fighter.
Bear - This dog is big, round, and cuddly.
Bengal - "My brindle coat looks just like a
tiger's."
Bishop - "I always stalk my prey diagonally."
Blackjack - "I plan on living to the age of 21."
Blitz - This dog comes at you from all angles.
Blizzard - A forceful, solid-white dog.
Blue - Old faithful. You could set your watch by
this boy dog and never be late.
Boo - "I sometimes bump into things in the house
at night."
Boogie - "I could have danced all night."
Bronco - This boy dog can't be tamed.
Bruiser - "I love the smell of a good dog-fight
in the morning."
Buck - The prototypical male dog.
Capricorn - The 10th zodiac sign - a goat. If
your dog resembles a goat, then this is the perfect name.
Carmine - Latin - Crimson. A great name
for your deep-red-colored dog.
Chance - You took a risk by adopting this boy dog.
Chaos - "I'm always in a state of disorder."
Charcoal - This black dog is always close at hand
when you barbecue.
Chopin - A boy dog that's very agile, with tons of
ability.
Cobalt - Another good name for your blue-eyed boy
dog.
Codger - "Some people say that I'm set in my ways."
Cody - This pet dog is perfectly suited for frontier
life.
Colt - The dog who is rough and ready on the dusty
trail.
Coon - An appropriate name for the gray-colored dog
that resembles a raccoon.
Cotton - "It ain't easy being the fabric of your
life."
Cupid - A good name for the boy dog adopted on
Valentine's day.
Demon - "My intentions are not always the best."
Deuce - "I'm sometimes wild."
Digger - "I don't know why I have the urge to bury
things."
Digits - This boy dog can count to ten on his paws.
Dino - Your little furry dinosaur-dog.
Dizzy - "I love to run in circles - chasing my
tail."
Doc - What's up - with your dog's bedside manners?
Drake - A male duck. This name would go well with
your water loving breed of dog.
Dumbo - "I believe I can fly, these big ears have
gotta be good for something."
Dusty - He's not the neatest dog in the world.
Dutch - This boy dog will make you pay for
everything.
Eagle - This pet dog's vision and hunting skills
remind you of an eagle.
Eddy - A current of water which spins against the
main current. This pet always seems to do the opposite of what you expect him to
do.
Edge - "I have the sharpest senses of any dog on the
block."
Electric - This boy dog is always wired.
Elmo - A wonderful name for the dog with
red-shag-carpet hair.
Encore - "You're always asking me to repeat the same
trick."
Fangs - This name makes even the tiniest dog seem
fearsome.
Fargo - Prefers the far-off isolated places.
Fats - A big, jowelly bull-dog.
Felony - "I delight in doing puppy no-no's."
Fiddler - "I just can't seem to mind my own
business."
Fisher - This dog loves the water and sometimes
catches a fish or two.
Flavour - "You'll remember me long after I'm gone."
Flea - "I'm named for my most ardent admirers."
Fleck - A solid colored dog with only a few spots of
contrasting colors.
Foggy - "I sometimes appear dazed and confused."
Folly - "My decisions are not always wise."
Fortune - "Aren't you lucky that I'm your puppy?"
Fox - This boy dog is attractive in a cunning sort
of way.
Fracas - This canine just loves a good fight.
Frosty - He loves to sled in the snow on his belly.
Fury - "I will defend my territory with a
vengeance."
Galaxy - "I'm a thousand stars all rolled up into
one dog."
Gator - This boy dog can fit a lot of frisbees or
bones in his big mouth.
Gecko - "I'm a fabulous climber who has been known
to hunt an insect or two."
Georgie - Curiosity always get the better of this
dog.
Goblin - A scary-little-monster dog.
Guru - "Stick with me, and I'll teach you the ways
of a canine
Havoc - "Destruction of furniture is my passion."
Hawkeye - This boy dog notices everything.
Hellion - "Trouble is my middle name."
Hocus - "Now you see me, now you don't."
Hombre - "I'm one rough, tough dog."
Hot Dog - "Yeah, I'm just a show-off."
Houdini - "Do you really think that leash can hold
me?"
Hunter - "Although I can fend for myself, please
feed me twice a day."
Iceman - "No matter what happens, I will keep my
cool."
Idol - "My masters are in awe of me."
Idyll - This boy dog is the perfect additon to any
scene.
Jester - The professional fool. You can't help but
laugh while observing this dog.
Jet - "I was built for speed, man."
Jingo - One who favors war at all costs.
Joker - A boy dog that always gives you a
sidesplitting good time.
Jungle - "I could probably survive in the wild...for
about 24 hrs."
Kamikaze - "I sometimes throw caution to the wind,
when chasing my tail."
Kermit - This pet dog has issues with the pitch of
his singing voice.
Kolinsky - An Asian weasel with beautiful
golden-brown fur.
Lacrosse - "I love playing with sticks and nets."
Ladle - "I often use my big ol' paws to scoop fish
out of the aquarium."
Lantern - "I'm so orange, you often wonder if I
would glow in the dark."
Legion - "I have a multitude of personalities."
Leo - A good name for a Pomeranian or Chow dog that
greatly resembles a lion.
Lucky - This boy dog feels fortunate to find a
master such as you.
Luger - "Ain't I a pistol?"
Lunar - "I will one day be the first canine on the
moon
Macabre - A good name for the dog who brings bird
or mouse corpses to your back door.
Machismo - "I am all DOG."
Madcap - "I'm always going off on crazy pet
adventures."
Magic - This boy dog will dazzle you with his
ball-handling skills.
Magnate - "I am a marvel of canine industry."
Magneto - "My puppy charm is an irresistible force."
Magnum - "I am the ultimate peace-maker."
Mantis - A fabulous name for the pet with long,
slender legs.
Maverick - This dog doesn't ever follow the status
quo.
Monk - You won't feel guilty leaving this pet home
alone.
Monkey - "I can do tricks you don't normally
associate with a mere canine."
Moose - A big Boxer, Mastiff, or Great Dane.
Morris - An appropriate name for the orange dog that
resembles Morris the cat.
Nickel - Your shiny, silver-haired dog would
appreciate this name.
Nitro - A super-charged boy dog.
Outlaw - "I stay one step ahead of the law."
Panda - This black and white dog might remind you of
a little panda bear.
Peppy - A dog with as much energy as nature will
allow.
Phantom - This boy dog sometimes appears out of
nowhere.
Picasso - A pet dog with abstract markings.
Pokey - "I take my time getting from point A to
point B."
Porky - "I'm not fat, I'm just big-boned."
Quicksilver - Another name for mercury because of
mercury's color and fast rate of flow.
Raccoon - A terrific name for your gray-colored dog.
Racer - A greyhound - or a dog who just looks like
one.
Radar - "I will let you know when real or imaginary
danger approaches."
Ranger - "I'm constantly patrolling the back yard."
Ransom - You sometimes wonder if you paid too much
for your dog.
Rascal - This boy dog continually breaks the rules,
but you love him anyway.
Raven - The perfect name for your black-haired dog.
Regal - "I carry myself with uncommon grace and
dignity."
Regis - All hail the little king of all dogs.
Reverie - "My absolute favorite pastime is
dog-napping!"
Rip - Your screen door doesn't stand a chance with
this dog around.
River - This boy dog just loves to play in the
water.
Rocket - "Be careful, I can outrun you to the front
door."
Rookie - "Learning to be a dog isn't always easy."
Rooster - "I'm a big, bad chicken."
Rush - "I give you a big jolt of energy every day."
Rusty - "My real name is Oxidation, but you can call
me Rusty."
Sailor - This boy dog loves to go sailing with you.
Scooter - An extremely quick little dog.
Scout - "I'll go out ahead and look for the enemy."
Scrappy - This dog is a little ball of fire.
Seal - This pet has a brown, sleek coat.
Sentinel - "No prowler will survive in my domain."
Shadow - "I like to follow my master around,
anywhere and everywhere."
Sharky - "I fancy myself the perfect predator. My
prey? Burglars."
Shorty - "It ain't easy being vertically
challenged."
Shotgun - This dog has quick, powerful bursts of
energy.
Silver - He's your faithful companion on the dusty
trail.
Sirius - The Dog Star.
Skeeter - This boy dog can sometimes be a real pest,
but you love him anyway.
Skipper - "The sea beckons me. At least get me a
wading pool."
Slash - "You sure don't wanna meet me in a dark
alley."
Slim - This dog refuses to gain weight.
Snake - "Don't tread on my turf."
Snapper - This dog is a perky son of a gun.
Snuffy - "I sort of resemble a wooly mammoth."
Sparky - "I can always lift your spirits."
Spider - Sometimes you think this pet dog has extra
legs.
Spike - This dog is your primary protector.
Spooky - The dog that goes bump in the night.
Sterling - This dog is of the most pure stock.
Stoney - "Rock-climbing is my passion."
Stormy - "I have a volatile personality
Tabasco - "I'm a ball of canine fire."
Taurus - The 2nd zodiac sign - represented by a
bull. A wonderful name for your bulldog.
Taz - This boy dog reminds you of a brown furry
cyclone.
T-Bone - A dog that kind of resembles a cow.
Thorn - "I've been known to scratch the hand that
feeds me."
Tiger - "Sometimes, I'm a ferocious little dog."
Tonka - Your tough little doggie.
Topper - "Anything you can do, I can do better."
Trapper - "Every now and then I like to catch mice
and birds."
Treble - "I will always be a smart and loyal dog."
Tricky - "I will try almost anything to get more of
those dog biscuits."
Trooper - "I patrol my yard 24 hours a day - 7 days
a week."
Tuxedo - "I'm black and white and formal all over."
Urchin - A term for a naughty little child.
Vagabond - "I'm not the most responsible dog in the
world."
Valiant - A prince of an animal who will dazzle you
with his courage.
Vandal - Your sofa is never safe w/ this dog around.
Warlock - This boy dog cast a spell over you.
Warrior - "I'm a fierce defender of my turf."
Whiskers - A good name for any bearded breed of dog.
Whiskey - This boy dog is best in small doses.
Whistler - "I'm the best bird-huntin' dog you've
ever seen."
Wicked - This dog takes pleasure in being bad.
Winter - A fantastic name for a long-haired dog that
is most at home in the cold weather.
Wisdom - "My judgment is impeccable - for a puppy."
Wizard - "I'm an expert at making table scraps
disappear."
Yoda - A little dog with bulging eyes, like a
Pekingese.
Zebra - A good pet name for your black and white boy
dog.
BOYS NAMES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Aaron - Moses's brother and the 1st high priest
of the Hebrews.
Abacus - "I can count to 10 on my paws."
Abba - Aramaic - The Father. You intend to
breed this pet one day.
Abbot - The chief of an abbey or monastery. This boy
dog prefers peaceful and secluded areas.
Abdul - Arabic - A servant of Allah.
Abel - The 2nd born son of Adam and Eve. A great
name for your 2nd dog.
Abner - Hebrew - The Father is light.
Abraham or Abe - Hebrew - The father of many
nations. A great name for the boy dog that you intend to breed.
Abraham - Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of
the United States.
Abu - The monkey in Disney's Aladdin.
Ace - Latin - One or unity. This dog is loyal
to a fault.
Achilles - The hero of Homer's The Iliad.
This legendary dog is known all over the neighborhood for his bravery.
Adam - A wonderful pet name for your first dog.
Addax - An African antelope.
Adel - German - A noble person. This boy
dog holds his head very high.
Aden - Located in southern Arabia, it's now a
part of Yemen.
Adlai - Hebrew - A term that means - my
ornament. You just love to show off this boy dog.
Adler - German - Eagle-like.
Adolph - German - A noble wolf. This pet
dog always does the right thing.
Adonis - Greek - A very handsome and
youthful guy.
Adrian - Latin - The dark one. A great pet
name for your dark-haired dog.
Aegis - A protective shield. This dog is your
faithful protector.
Aeneas - Greek - Most praised. This male dog
is the best of the litter.
Aesop - An ancient Greek author of fables. This dog
enjoys telling stories.
Ahab - The king of Israel who married Jezebel,
according to the Bible.
Ahaggar - A large mountain range in Africa.
Ahmed or Ahmad -
Arabic - The most praised. This boy dog is the pick of the litter.
Aidan - Irish - An extremely fiery person. A
great name for your passionate Irish setter dog.
Ajax - Greek Mythology - A hero of the
Trojan War.
Aladdin - "Your wish is my command."
Alan - Irish - One who is in harmony.
Alaric - German - The ruler of all people.
This dog likes to boss the other dogs around.
Albern - German - A very noble warrior. This
boy dog fights fair.
Albert - A very fat and lovable cartoon character.
The perfect name for your fat and lovable boy dog.
Albert - The patron saint of scientists.
Aldo - German - Wise one. Other animals come
to this dog for advice.
Aleppo - The 2nd largest city in Syria.
Alexander - A Macedonian king and world conqueror.
This pet dog loves to divide and conquer any territory.
Alexander - The patron saint of Corsica.
Alfred - English - Small, wise counselor. A
good name for any small breed of dog.
Alger - German - A noble spearman.
Ali - Arabic - Lion of Allah.
Ali Baba - A poor woodcutter in the Arabian
Nights story. He finds treasure hidden in a cave by 40 thieves.
Alistair - Greek - Guardian or protector. A
great name for any guard dog
Alonzo - Spanish - Noble and prepared.
Nothing catches this male dog by surprise.
Aloysius - Latin - A famous warrior.
Alpha - The prototype of any dog breed.
Alphonse - German - One who is noble and
always ready.
Alva - Latin - Fair haired.
Alvin - German - A true friend to all. This
boy dog never meets a stranger.
Amasa - Hebrew - A person who carries heavy
burdens. An appropriate name for your shepherd dog that is a tireless worker.
Ambrose - Greek - Immortal. You wish that
this male dog could live forever.
Ambrose - A 4th century saint who heavily influenced
St. Augustine. He is the patron saint of students.
Ammon - Egyptian - Something that is hidden.
An appropriate name for the boy dog that won't always respond when called.
Amos - An Old Testament prophet with a book bearing
his name.
Andre - French - Masculine.
Andrew - Greek - Masculine.
Andrew - An apostle of Jesus Christ and the patron
saint of fishermen.
Androcles - A legendary Roman slave who ran away
from his master. He came across a lion suffering with a thorn in his paw.
Androcles pulled the thorn from the lion's paw. He later faced the same lion in
the Roman Arena and the lion spared his life.
Angelo - Greek - Angel.
Angus - Scottish - A strong man.
Ansgar - The patron saint of Scandinavia.
Anthony - Latin - Priceless.
Anthony - The patron saint of those with lost items.
Antipas - He was mentioned in the New Testament as a
friend of Paul. He was burned to death for his Christian faith.
Antony - The patron saint of domestic animals and
butchers. A terrific pet name for the dog that loves raw meat.
Anubis - An ancient Egyptian god with the head of a
jackal. His responsibility was to judge a man's deeds after death.
Anwar - Anwar Sadat was the president of Egypt
during the 1970's.
Apollo - Greek and Roman Mythology - The
god of the sun. This boy dog is very powerful indeed.
Aquila - A Jewish man who was prominently mentioned
in the New Testament as a Christian convert and provider to the early Church. He
was martyred by the Romans.
Archibald - German - Royal and bold.
Ares - Greek Mythology - The god of war.
This dog was built for battle.
Argus - Greek Mythology - The giant with a
hundred eyes. A wonderful name for your very-large guard dog.
Arion - An ancient Greek poet.
Aristotle - An ancient Greek philosopher who studied
under Plato.
Arlen - Irish - Promise. This male dog shows
a lot of potential.
Armand - German - Guardian. An excellent
guard dog name.
Arnett - German - Small eagle.
Arnold - German - Eagle's power.
Arthur - Welsh - Courage of a bear. A great
guard dog name.
Asa - An early king of Judah, as told in the Old
Testament.
Asher - Hebrew - One who is a happy blessing.
Also one of the 12 tribes of Israel. You feel truly blessed to have this boy dog
in your life.
Aspen - "I like to ride on the ski-lift."
Atlas - A large mountain range in Africa.
Atlas - Greek Mythology - A giant who
supported the heavens on his shoulders. Another good pet name for the large
breed of dog.
Attalus - A 2nd century Roman citizen who was burned
to death by the Romans for his Christian faith. He became a saint.
Attila - The legendary king of the Huns who invaded
Europe in the mid 400's A.D.
Aubrey - French - Fair leader.
Augustine - He lived during the 4th and 5th
centuries. He is considered the most influential scholar and writer of the
Catholic Church. His ideas and writings continue to influence Western thinking
to this day.
Augustus - The 1st emperor of Rome. He was the
grandnephew of Julius Caesar.
Austin - He's an international dog of mystery.
Avatar - The Hindus believe that this is a god who
comes down and takes human form.
Avery - English - Small, wise counselor. A
good name for any small breed of dog.
Axel - German - Peaceful
Bacchus - Greek and Roman Mythology -
The god of wine and good times. Also called Dionysus. This dog will never spoil
your good time.
Baikal - A huge lake in Siberia. The world's deepest
freshwater lake. A great name for your Siberian Husky dog.
Bailey - French - A bailiff or steward.
Baird - Irish - A traveling ballad singer.
This boy dog likes to roam around and bark.
Balboa - A Spanish explorer who discovered the
Pacific Ocean. A wonderful name for your water-loving dog.
Baldwin - German - A fearless friend and
protector. This boy dog will lay down his life for his master.
Balfour - Scottish - One who hails from the
pasture land. A good name for any shepherd breed dog.
Ballard - German - Strength.
Baloo - The big bear character in Disney's Jungle
Book.
Balthasar - Greek - May God protect the king.
Bambino - An Italian child.
Bancroft - English - A person from the bean
field.
Bandit - "I just made off with the neighbor's
kitten."
Banjo - He's your favorite little banjo boy. This
name sent in by Lori and her special Boxer dog.
Bantam - A small, spirited fighter.
Banzai - The hyena in Disney's The Lion King.
Bard - Irish - A poet.
Barkley - English - The man from a birch tree
meadow.
Barlow - English - A person who lives on the
bare hill.
Barnabas - An early Christian who introduced St.
Paul to the 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ and the patron saint of Cyprus.
Barnaby - Aramaic - Son of sympathy.
Barney - He loves you and you love him.
Barnum - P.T. Barnum was a famous American promoter
and showman of the 19th century.
Baron - A European nobleman. A logical name for your
distinguished pure-bred boy dog.
Barrett - German - Bear-courage.
Barry - Irish - An expert with a spear.
Bartholomew - One of the 12 apostles of Jesus Crist
and the patron saint of plasterers.
Barton - English - A landowner.
Bashful - This dwarf-dog likes to hide.
Basil - Latin - Royal. This male dog comes
from champion blood lines.
Basil - A 4th century saint who was tortured and
martyred for his preaching against the pagan gods.
Baxter - English - A baker.
Bazooka - "Even dogs like to chew bubble-gum
sometimes."
Bear - This dog is big, round, and cuddly.
Beast - A mean-looking boy dog with a heart of gold.
Beau - French - A very handsome man. All the
girl dogs think he's hot.
Beaufort - French - A beautiful fortress. A
fantastic name for the pure-bred guard dog.
Beaumont - French - A beautiful mountain. A
wonderful name for any pure-bred large dog.
Beck - English - A brook. This boy dog loves
flowing water.
Beckham - This dog enjoys chasing soccer balls
Beecher - English - One who lives by the
beech trees.
Beeman - English - A professional beekeeper.
Bellamy - French - Your pretty friend.
Benedict - Latin - A blessing.
Benedict - The patron saint of those who have been
poisoned.
Bengal - "My brindle coat looks just like a
tiger's."
Benito - Spanish - A blessing.
Benjamin or Ben -
Hebrew - The son of my right hand. This boy dog will be your valued helper.
Benjamin - A 5th century saint who was tortured and
impaled by the Persians for preaching his Christian faith.
Benoni - Hebrew - The son of my sorrow. A
wonderful name for the dog that you adopt to replace another dog.
Benson - English - Son of Benjamin.
Berkley - "I'm the most liberal dog on the block."
Bernard - German - A person that's as brave
as a bear.
Bernard - A mouse in Disney's The Rescuers.
Bernard - The patron saint of candlemakers and
skiers.
Bernardine - The patron saint of advertising.
Bishop - "I always stalk my prey diagonally."
Bjorn - Swedish - Courage of a bear.
Blackjack - "I plan on living to the age of 21."
Blaine - Irish - Lean. This male dog keeps
himself in good shape.
Blair - Irish - Of the field. A great name
for any sporting breed of dog.
Blaise - The patron saint of those with throat
problems.
Blake - William Blake was a great English poet who
died in 1827. Among his works are Songs of Innocence and Jerusalem.
Blitz - This dog comes at you from all angles.
Blizzard - A forceful, solid-white dog.
Blue - Old faithful. You could set your watch by
this boy dog and never be late.
Bluto - "I have more than just a good pair of
forearms."
Bogart, Bogey - This boy dog has a scruffy sort of
charm.
Bojangles - A good name for a Cocker Spaniel dog.
Bolivar - A Venezuelan revolutionary who led forces
against the Spanish rule of South America.
Bombay - An Indian port on the Arabian Sea.
Bonsai - A runt of a dog.
Boo - "I sometimes bump into things in the house at
night."
Boogie - "I could have danced all night."
Boomerang, Boomer - "I'll always come back to you."
Boone - "My abilities to live off the land are
legendary, but please feed me anyway."
Boreas - Greek Mythology - The north wind
god.
Boris - Slavic - A proud fighter or warrior.
Boris - The patron saint of Moscow.
Boss - "Baby I was born to run."
Botswana - An African country.
Boyd - Irish - Fair haired.
Bozo - The circus beckons this boy dog.
Bradley - English - Broad meadow.
Brady - Irish - Fiery one. This male dog is
full of passion.
Brahma - The Hindus believe that Brahma is the
spirit who created the Universe.
Brando - He could very well be a contender.
Bravo - "I deserve praise all the time."
Brendan - Irish - A sword. A good name for
any guard dog.
Brendan - The patron saint of sailors.
Brian - Irish - Strength.
Brice - Welsh - A person who is awake, alert,
and highly ambitious. This boy dog never sleeps while on duty.
Brock - English - A badger.
Bronco - This boy dog can't be tamed.
Bruce - "I was born in the USA."
Bruiser - "I love the smell of a good dog-fight in
the morning."
Bruno - The dog in Disney's Cinderella.
Brutus - An exceptionally large dog who stands his
ground.
Bubba - "I'm just a big ol' redneck."
Buck - The prototypical male dog.
Bushido - The code of conduct of the Japanese
Samurai. A great name for your Oriental breed of dog.
Butkis, Butkus - "There's nothing like tackling my
master."
Buzz - This boy dog is light-years ahead of any
other dog.
Byron - French - From the country.
Caballero - A Spanish horseman.
Cactus - This boy dog is a bit prickly at times.
Cadby - English - The settlement of a
warrior.
Caddock - Welsh - One who is desirous of war.
A good name for the boy dog who is always spoiling for a fight.
Cadmus - Greek - A person from the east. An
appropriate name for your Oriental breed of dog.
Caesar - The title of the Roman emperors from
Augustus to Hadrian.
Cain - Adam and Eve's eldest son. A great dog pet
name for the 1st born of the litter.
Cairo - The capital of Egypt. An unusual name for
your unusual dog.
Cajun - "I adore crawfish flavored treats."
Calder - English - One who dwells near the
brook or stream. Your water-loving dog would appreciate this name.
Caleb - Hebrew - As faithful as a dog.
Calhoun - Irish - A resident of the
narrow woods.
Caligula - The mad Roman emperor who claimed to
be all gods at once.
Caliph - This used to be the title of some
Muslim rulers. A great name for the boy dog that thinks he's the king of the
house.
Calvert - English - A person who herds
calves. A wonderful name for any shepherd breed of dog.
Calvin - Latin - A bald person. A great
name for the pet dog that has very little hair.
Camden - Scottish - A person who comes
from the crooked valley.
Camelot - The legendary site of King Arthur's
court and palace.
Cameron - Scottish - A crooked nose.
Cameroon - An African country.
Canuck - This french poodle dog loves his country.
Canute - The patron saint of Denmark.
Capone - "I own Chicago."
Capricorn - The 10th zodiac sign - a goat. If your
dog resembles a goat, then this is the perfect name.
Carl - German - A man.
Carlin - Irish - The little victor. A
wonderful name for any toy-breed of dog.
Carlisle - English - Tower. A great name for
any tall breed of dog.
Carlos - Spanish - A man.
Carmine - Latin - Crimson. A great name for
your deep-red-colored dog.
Carpus - A 2nd century saint who was tortured and
burned at the stake for his Christian faith.
Carrick - Irish - A dweller of the rocky
land.
Carroll - Irish - A winner. This male dog is
a future champion.
Carter - Jimmy Carter was a Georgia peanut farmer
who became the president of the United States in the late 1970's.
Caruso - "My canine operatic abilities are
legendary."
Cary - Latin - Of great value. You paid a lot
of money for this male dog.
Casanova - This boy dog has a girlfriend on every
block.
Casey - The brave engineer who couldn't slow down.
Cash - Latin - Conceited. This male dog
enjoys staring at his reflection in the mirror.
Casper - "The backyard is my favorite haunt."
Cassidy - Irish - A crafty person with wavy
hair. A great name for a poodle dog.
Castor - Greek - A beaver. This boy dog loves
to chew on just about anything.
Castro - He'll be Red until he dies. This dog
just loves to socialize.
Cato - Latin - The person who is
knowledgeable and very wise. Other dogs value this dog's advice.
Cecil - Latin - Darkened.
Cedric - English - A chief of the battle.
Chad - An African country.
Chaim - Hebrew - Force of life.
Chance - You took a risk by adopting this boy dog.
Chandler - English - A professional candle
maker.
Chaos - "I'm always in a state of disorder."
Charcoal - This black dog is always close at hand
when you barbecue.
Charon - Greek Mythology - The boat pilot
who escorted dead souls across the river Styx to Hades. A good name for any
water-loving dog.
Chase - French - A hunter. This dog is always
on the trail of something.
Chaucer - The famous English author of the
Canterbury Tales.
Cherokee - A tribe of Indians forcibly moved from
the SE United States to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears.
Chester - English - From the fortress. A good
name for your guard dog.
Chief - This dog is always on the lookout and first
on the scene.
Chip - The cup character in Disney's Beauty and
the Beast.
Chopin - A boy dog that's very agile, with tons of
ability.
Chopsticks - A great name for your Oriental breed of
dog
Christian - Latin - Follower of Christ.
Christopher - A name meaning Christ-Bearer.
An Italian saint who lived in the 15th century.
Christopher Robin - The little boy character in
Disney's Winnie the Pooh.
Churchill - Winston Churchill was the prime minister
who led Great Britain through World War II.
Cian - Irish - Ancient.
Cicero - A famous Roman statesman and orator who
lived from 106 - 43 B.C.
Clarence - Latin - Renowned. This boy dog is
famous all over the neighborhood.
Clark - Latin - A student. This male dog just
loves to learn.
Claude - The patron saint of sculptors.
Clay - English - Of the soil. This canine
delights in digging holes.
Clement - The patron saint of stonecutters.
Clifford - The red runt of a puppy that grew into a
giant red dog.to learn.
Clovis - German - A very famous warrior.
Clyde - Welsh - One with much warmth. This
boy dog is welcome in your arms on winter days.
Cobalt - Another good name for your blue-eyed boy
dog.
Cochise - A famous Apache warrior and chief.
Codger - "Some people say that I'm set in my ways."
Cody - The little boy character in Disney's The
Rescuers.
Cogsworth - The clock character in Disney's
Beauty and the Beast.
Colonel - The Sheep dog character and one of the
heroes in Disney's 101 Dalmatians.
Colt - The dog who is rough and ready on the dusty
trail.
Columbus - "I like to discover things that are
already discovered."
Cochise - A famous Apache warrior and chief.
Collin - Scottish - A puppy. You hope this
male dog never grows up.
Confucius - "Confucius say - More dog biscuits
please."
Congo - A large river in Africa.
Conrad - German - A fearless counselor.
Coon - An appropriate name for the gray-colored dog
that resembles a raccoon.
Copernicus - The famous Polish astronomer who
discovered that the planets revolve around the sun.
Coptic - The orthodox Christian church of Egypt.
Corbin - English - Raven. A great name for
any solid-black dog.
Cordell - French - A professional rope maker.
Cortez - A Spanish explorer who conquered Mexico.
Cosmo - "My friends usually call me Kramer."
Cotton - "It ain't easy being the fabric of your
life."
Creeper - A very strange character in Disney's
The Black Cauldron.
Creole - "How y'all are?"
Crispin - Latin - The one with curly hair.
Crispin - The patron saint of leatherworkers.
Cupid - A good name for the boy dog adopted on
Valentine's day.
Curtis - French - Respect. This male dog has
the best manners you've ever seen in a canine..
Cyclops - Greek Mythology - The giant with
one eye.
Cyprian - A 5th century bishop in Africa who was
driven into the dessert, tortured, and then executed. He became a saint.
Cyril - The patron saint of Moravia.
Cyrus - The founder of the Persian Empire. A
fantastic name for your first dog
Dacca - The capital of Bangladesh.
Dacey - Irish - One who comes from the south.
Dag - Scandinavian - A person who shines as
bright as the day. This dog lights up any room that he enters.
Dagan - The Babylonian god of the earth. This boy
dog loves the outdoors.
Dagwood - English - A person dwelling in the
bright and shining forest.
Dakar - The capital of Senegal, in Africa. It lies
on the Atlantic Ocean.
Dalbert - English - A radiant person. This
boy dog brightens any room that he enters.
Dalen or Dale -
English - A valley.
Dallas - A large city in Texas, USA.
Dalmatius - A 4th century French bishop who was
martyred by the Romans. He became a saint.
Dalton - English - The person from the valley
town.
Damek - Slavic - A form of Adam. A great name
for your 1st pet dog.
Damian - Greek - A person who tames.
Damian - The patron saint of barbers.
Damocles - The legendary courtier in Syracuse who
was given a lesson in the dangers of being a king.
Damon - Greek - A steadfast and loyal person.
This dog will always be true to you.
Dane - English - A person who comes from
Denmark. A fitting name for any Great Dane dog.
Daniel - The Hebrew prophet who escaped from the
lion's den.
Dante - A great Italian poet of the Middle Ages. He
wrote the Divine Comedy.
Darby - Irish - Liberty. This canine is
always trying to escape.
Darius - An ancient Persian king. Another fantastic
name for the boy dog that's the ruler of the house.
Darren - Irish - Famous. This boy dog might
one day be a champion.
David - The mighty king of Israel. He was their 2nd
king and first gained fame by slaying the giant - Goliath.
DaVinci - A great artist of the Italian Renaissance.
The Mona Lisa was one of his most famous paintings.
Dearborn - English - One who dwells in the
deer brook.
Dedrick - German - The ruler over all the
people.
Delmar - Latin - The person from the sea. A
wonderful name for your water-loving dog.
Delphi - This was a town in ancient Greece
containing the oracle of Apollo.
Demetrius - Greek - A follower of Demeter
(the Greek fertility goddess).
Demon - "My intentions are not always the best."
Dempsey - Irish - A person with much pride.
This boy dog carries his head high at all times.
Denis - The patron saint of France.
Denver - A large city in Colorado, USA.
Derry - Irish - The one with red hair. A
great name for any red-haired pet dog.
DeSoto - The famous Spanish explorer who
"discovered" the Mississippi River.
Desperado - "I'm a rough and tough, outlaw dog."
Deuce - "I'm sometimes wild."
Devin - Irish - A poet.
Devlin - Irish - A fearless warrior. A
fantastic name for the boy dog that won't back down from any fight or challenge.
Dewey - A good name for the boy dog that has webbed
feet like a duck.
Dexter - Latin - Clever. This male dog learns
easily
Diablo - The dog who seems to embody pure evil.
Dickens - A famous English novelist who lived during
the 1800's. He wrote A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, A
Christmas Carol and many other great works.
Digger - "I don't know why I have the urge to bury
things."
Digits - This boy dog can count to ten on his paws.
Dillon - Irish - A faithful companion. This
dog will never leave your side.
Dingo - A wild, tough mate. Just try and tame this
dog.
Dino - Your little furry dinosaur-dog.
Dionysus - Greek Mythology - The god of
wine and good times. Also called Bacchus.
Dionysius - A 3rd century Pope. He was the first
Pope who did not die a martyr for the Christian faith.
Dismas - The good thief crucified beside Jesus
Christ.
Ditka - The iron dog.
Dixie - "My heart lies in the south."
Dizzy - "I love to run in circles - chasing my
tail."
Doc - What's up - with your dog's bedside manners?
Dodger -"I'm often artful."
Dolan - Irish - Dark one. A great name for
any black dog.
Domingo - Spanish - Born on Sunday.
Dominic - The patron saint of astronomers.
Dominick - Latin - Godly.
Domino - The perfect name for your Dalmatian dog.
Donald - Another good name for the boy dog that has
webbed feet like a duck.
Donovan - Irish - The dark warrior. A great
name for your fearless solid-black-colored dog.
Dopey - This dwarf dog isn't the brightest dog on
the block.
Douglas - Scottish - Deep water. An excellent
name for any water-loving dog.
Drake - A male duck. This name would go well with
your water loving breed of dog.
Drogo - The patron saint of shepherds. A wonderful
male dog name for your German shepherd or any type of shepherd dog.
Druid - "Me and my doggie buddies like to gather
'round the trees."
Duke - A nobleman just below the rank of prince.
Dumbo - The elephant with big ears. He's the title
character of a Disney movie. A great name for any pet dog with big ears.
Dustin - German - A proud warrior. This male
dog won't back down.
Dusty - He's not the neatest dog in the world.
Dutch - This boy dog will make you pay for
everything.
Dylan - Welsh - A man from the sea. Another
splendid name for your water-loving dog
Eachan - Irish - A horseman.
Eagle - This pet dog's vision and hunting skills
remind you of an eagle.
Earl - English - A nobleman. This boy dog
always holds his head high.
Ebbo - An 8th century French bishop who fought
valiantly against the Moors. He became a saint.
Ebenezer - A real sour-puss of a dog.
Eberhard - German - One who is as brave as a
boar.
Edbert - A 7th century monk who is noted for his aid
to the poor. He became a saint.
Eddy - A current of water which spins against the
main current. This pet always seems to do the opposite of what you expect him to
do.
Edel - German - A distinguished person.
Edgar - English - A very wealthy spearman.
Edge - "I have the sharpest senses of any dog on the
block."
Edison - Thomas Edison was one of the greatest
inventors in history. Among his inventions were the electric light and the
phonograph.
Edmund - A 9th century King in England who was tortured
and beheaded. He became a saint.
Edric - English - A prosperous ruler of
the people. This pet dog has earned countless dog biscuits in his guard-dog
duties.
Edward - English - A wealthy guardian. A
great name for any guard dog.
Eeyore - This boy dog doesn't like it when you
pin ribbons to his tail.
Egan - Irish - An eager and fiery person.
Egbert - English - A flaming sword.
Einstein - "My name is relative."
Elbrus - A mountain in southwestern Russia.
Elder - English - One who is in a position
of authority. A great name for any dominant male dog.
Eldon - English - One who comes from the holy
hill.
El Dorado - A legendary kingdom sought by Spanish
explorers. It was believed to contain enormous wealth.
Eleazar - Hebrew - God is my faithful helper.
Electric - This boy dog is always wired.
Eli - Hebrew - The highest.
Elias - A 9th century Spanish priest who was
executed for his faith. He became a saint.
Eligius - The patron saint of metal-workers and
jewelers.
Elihu - Hebrew - The Lord.
Elijah - The mighty, mighty Hebrew prophet of the
Old Testament.
Elisha - The mighty, mighty Hebrew prophet who
succeeded Elijah.
Ellard - English - One who is fearless and
sacred.
Elmer - "I'm gonna get that wascally wabbit."
Elmo - A wonderful name for the dog with
red-shag-carpet hair.
Elroy - French - The king. This canine
demands the royal treatment.
Elton - "My gift is my song."
Elvis - "I ain't nothin' but a hound dog, cryin' all
the time."
Emerson - "I prefer to sit in the corner pondering."
Emery - German - An industrious ruler.
Emil - German - A very resourceful person.
This dog gets the most out of his dog-biscuits.
Emilio - Spanish - A hard worker.
Emir - A title used in certain Moslem countries for
noblemen and rulers.
Emmanuel - Hebrew - God is with us.
Emmit - German - A hard worker.
Emperor - This boy dog will one day rule your
household.
Encore - "You're always asking me to repeat the same
trick."
Enoch - Hebrew - One who is dedicated and
consecrated to God.
Enrique - Spanish - House ruler. This male
dog demands the royal treatment.
Epicurus - An ancient Greek philosopher who promoted
sensory pleasure (in moderation).
Epirus - A region which lies in southern Albania and
northern Greece.
Epsilon - The 5th letter of the Greek alphabet.
Erebus - Greek Mythology - A son of Chaos.
He ruled the dark kingdom under the earth, through which souls passed on their
way to Hades.
Eric - The Norse explorer who discovered Greenland.
Eric - The patron saint of Sweden.
Ernest - A 12th century German abbot who was
tortured and killed by the Moors. He became a saint.
Ernst - German - Determined.
Eros - Greek Mythology - The god of love.
This dog couldn't be more romantic.
Esteban - Spanish - Crown.
Ethan - Hebrew - A powerful, solid and
trustworthy man. You can trust this boy dog with your life.
Eugene - Greek - High-born. This male dog
comes from strong blood-lines.
Eugenio - Spanish - High-born.
Evan - Hebrew - God has blessed.
Everest - The highest mountain in the world. A part
of the Himalayas. A fantastic name for any tall, large breed of dog.
Ewing - English - Lawyer. This male dog
represents you well.
Excalibur - King Arthur's legendary sword.
Ezekiel - A Hebrew prophet with an Old Testament
book bearing his name.
Fabian - Latin - A bean grower.
Fabian - A 3rd century Pope who was martyred by the
Romans. He became a saint.
Fable - "I enjoy a good story as much as the next
dog."
Fabron - French - A blacksmith's apprentice.
Fagan - Irish - The little fiery one. A great
name for the small breed of dog with a lot of spunk.
Fairfax - English - A person with fair hair.
A great name for any blond-haired dog.
Fakir - A Moslem or Hindu holy man who lives by
begging. Some are capable of amazing feats of mind-over-body.
Falstaff - A comical knight who appears in many
Shakespearean plays. This pet will keep you in stitches.
Fandango - A Spanish dance of varying tempos.
Fane - English - Grateful and joyful. This
boy dog is so happy that you adopted him.
Fangs - This name makes even the tiniest dog seem
fearsome.
Fargo - Prefers the far-off isolated places.
Farley - English - A person who hails from
the bull or sheep meadow.
Farold - English - A mighty traveler.
Farragut - A Union naval officer who uttered the
famous phrase - "Damn the torpedoes... Full steam ahead!"
Farrell - Irish - A very fearless warrior.
This boy dog loves conflict.
Fats - A big, jowelly bull-dog.
Faust - A magician who, according to legend, sold
his soul to the devil.
Faustus - A 3rd century man who was tortured and
burned to death for his Christian faith. He became a saint.
Felipe - Spanish - A horse lover.
Felix - Latin - One who is very fortunate and
happy. This dog considers himself very lucky that you adopted him.
Felix - The patron saint of Spain.
Fellah - Arabic - A farm-hand. A good pet
name for the boy dog that's raised on a farm.
Felony - "I delight in doing puppy no-no's."
Ferdinand - German - Ferdinand V, king of
Spain, was married to Isabella. They were backers of Christopher Columbus
Fergus - Irish - Powerful and manly. A
great name for any extra-large breed of dog.
Fez - A city in Morocco. Also the name of a red felt
hat with a long black tassel.
Fiddler - "I just can't seem to mind my own
business."
Fidel - Latin - Faithful. This dog only has 1
master and that is you.
Fidelis - A 3rd century Roman officer who helped
Christian prisoners escape. He was scourged and then beheaded for his actions.
He became a saint.
Fielding - English - A field worker. This pet
dog enjoys watching you gather the crops.
Figaro - The cat character in Disney's Pinocchio.
Filbert - English - A radiant and intelligent
person.
Finis - "I'm the be-all and end-all of boy dogs."
Finley - Irish - A fair-haired soldier.
Fiorello - Italian - Little flower. A great
name for any toy-breed of dog.
Fisher - This dog loves the water and sometimes
catches a fish or two.
Flavour - "You'll remember me long after I'm gone."
Flea - "I'm named for my most ardent admirers."
Fleck - A solid colored dog with only a few spots of
contrasting colors.
Fletcher - English - A professional arrow
maker.
Flint - English - A stream. This boy dog
loves the water.
Florian - The patron saint of firemen. A wonderful
name for a dalmatian or a dog that lives at a fire-house.
Flounder - A character in Disney's Little Mermaid.
Floyd - Welsh - Gray-haired.
Foggy - "I sometimes appear dazed and confused."
Folly - "My decisions are not always wise."
Forbes - Irish - A very wealthy person.
Ford - English - River crossing.
Formosa - The old Portuguese name for Taiwan.
Forrest - English - From the forest.
Fortune - "Aren't you lucky that I'm your puppy?"
Fox - This boy dog is attractive in a cunning sort
of way.
Fracas - This canine just loves a good fight.
Francis - The patron saint of Italy. Was especially
devoted to all of God's creatures.
Francisco - Spanish - From France.
Frankie - "I'll do it my way."
Franklin - English - A landowner.
Franz - German - From France.
Frederick - German - Peaceful ruler.
Frisco - "My heart lies with the 49er's and Giants."
Frosty - He loves to sled in the snow on his belly.
Fury - "I will defend my territory with a vengeance
Gabon - A country on the west coast of Africa.
It's small and full of forests.
Gabriel - The famous archangel who comforted Daniel
in the Old Testament. He also brought great news to the Virgin Mary in the New
Testament.
Gabriel - The patron saint of messengers.
Gage - French - A pledge. This puppy shows a
lot of promise.
Gaius - Baptized by saint Paul. He bacame bishop of
Thessalonia and was martyred there.
Galahad - A knight of King Arthur's roundtable.
Galaxy - "I'm a thousand stars all rolled up into
one dog."
Galen or Gale - Irish
- One who is little and full of life. A great name for any small breed of dog.
Galileo - This boy dog loves to gaze at a starry
sky.
Gallagher - Irish - Your ardent helper. This
boy dog would just love to help you, in matters great and small.
Gandhi - "Peace is my only demand."
Ganges - The large river in India that Hindus regard
as sacred.
Gangster - "My growling sometimes gets me into big
trouble."
Garner - French - Guardian. An excellent name
for your guard dog.
Garnett - English - A person armed with a
spear.
Garnock - Welsh - The dweller by the alder
river.
Garrett - Irish - A fearless spearman.
Garth - Norse - A person who comes from the
garden.
Garvin - English - A friend in battle. This
dog will remain with you in times of trouble.
Gaston - The villain of Disney's Beauty and the
Beast.
Gator - This boy dog can fit a lot of frisbees or
bones in his big mouth.
Gaucho - A cowboy of the South American plains.
They're usually of Indian/Spanish descent.
Gavin - Welsh - Like a hawk. An excellent
name for any guard dog.
Gawain - King Arthur's nephew and one of his
Round Table knights.
Gaylord - French - A merry lord. This boy dog
is both dominant and happy.
Gazelle - A great name for the boy dog that's very
fast and graceful.
Gecko - "I'm a fabulous climber who has been known
to hunt an insect or two."
George - The patron saint of Portugal, Germany,
England, and Venice.
Georgie - Curiosity always get the better of this
dog.
Geppetto - The maker of Pinocchio.
Gerald - German - Spear king.
Gerard - The patron saint of Hungary.
Germanicus - A 2nd century man who was killed by
wild beasts in the amphitheater of Smyrna. He became a saint.
Ghana - A country in western Africa, along the Gold
Coast.
Gibrian - A 6th century Irish priest. He became a
saint.
Gideon - The Israelite judge and hero who led his
people to victory over the Midianites.
Gilbert - English - A brilliant pledge.
Gilbert - A 13th century Scottish saint.
Giles - The patron saint of beggars. A good male dog
name for the pet who is always begging for table scraps.
Gilligan - "Just when you think I can't mess
anything else up, I do."
Gizmo - The original gremlin.
Gladiator - "I'll go paw to paw with any creature."
Goblin - A scary-little-monster dog.
Godfrey - German - God's peace.
Godzilla - "Mothra doesn't stand a chance against
me."
Goliath - The giant slayed by David in the Old
Testament. A fantastic name for any large breed of dog.
Goofy - This boy dog has long floppy ears.
Gordon - English - The one who comes from the
triangular hill.
Gorman - Irish - A small person with blue
eyes.
Gotham - Another name for New York. A great name for
your Yorkshire terrier dog.
Gower - Welsh - A very pure one. This boy dog
comes from excellent blood-lines.
Grady - Irish - A very distinguished person.
Granger - English - A farmer. A good name for
the boy dog that's raised on a farm.
Grant - English - Great. This male dog
represents his breed well.
Greco - "I love the smell of Greek cooking."
Gregory - The patron saint of musicians.
Gretzky - This GREAT dog loves to play around with
pucks.
Griswold - German - One who comes from the
gray forest.
Groucho - "That's the best tasting bone I evah hoid."
Grover - English - From the tree grove.
Grumpy - This dwarf dog sometimes wakes up on the
wrong side of the floor.
Guido - This boy dog loves singing operas in the
rain.
Guillermo - Spanish - Steadfast guardian. An
excellent guard dog name.
Gumby - This boy dog is long and skinny.
Gunnar - Nordic - Brave warrior.
Guru - "Stick with me, and I'll teach you the ways
of a canine."
Gus - The chubby mouse in Disney's Cinderella.
Guthrie - Irish - A person who comes from the
breezy place.
Guy - French - A fighter.
Hackett - German - The little wood cutter.
This dog enjoys a bed of wood-shavings.
Hades - Greek Mythology - The home of the
dead.
Hadrian - The Roman emperor who built the famous
wall in northern Britain.
Hadrian - The patron saint of soldiers.
Hagen - Irish - A very small and youthful
person. An appropriate name for the runt of the litter.
Hagley - English - Person from a closed
meadow or pasture.
Halbert - English - The radiant hero.
Haley - Irish - Clever. This male dog has no
problem learning new things.
Hallvard - The patron saint of Oslo.
Halsey - English - A resident of Hal's
island.
Hamal - Arabic - A lamb. As gentle as any boy
dog ever gets.
Hamar - Scandinavian - A hammer. The boy dog
that can lay down the law
Hamlet - The tragic Shakespearean hero.
Hamlin - German - One who loves his home.
There couldn't be a dog that is more content.
Hamm - The pig toy in Disney's Toy Story.
Hammurabi - Ancient king of Babylon. He developed
one of the 1st codes of law in history.
Handel - Famous composer who wrote the Messiah.
Hannibal - The famous Carthaginian general and
statesman. This boy dog is a natural leader.
Happy - There is no way to wipe the smile off this
dwarf-dog's face.
Harbin - German - A little shining fighter. A
good name for the little breed of dog with a lot of spunk
Hardy - German - An extremely adventurous
person.
Harold - English - An army leader.
Harper - English - A harp player.
Harpo -"I can honk a mean horn."
Harry - English - A fighter.
Hart - English - A male deer.
Hartman - German - Strong as a deer.
Harvey - German - The warrior of the army.
Haven - English - A safe place. A good name
for your guard dog.
Havoc - "Destruction of furniture is my passion."
Hawkeye - This boy dog notices everything.
Hector - One of the bravest Trojan warriors. He was
killed by the Greek warrior Achilles.
Heinrich - German - House ruler. This male
dog demands the royal treatment.
Helicon - A mountain region in Greece that was the
mythological home of the muses.
Helios - Greek Mythology - The sun god.
This dog doesn't much care for clouds.
Hellion - "Trouble is my middle name."
Helsinki - The capital of Finland.
Hemingway - "I enjoy telling stories to the
neighborhood dogs."
Henry - German - House ruler.
Herbert - German - Bright warrior.
Herbie - The LOVE dog.
Hercules - "I often astound you with my feats of
canine strength."
Herman - German - Man of the army.
Hermes - Greek Mythology - The messenger
god.
Hermes - A 2nd century Roman citizen and saint who
was executed for his faith. He became a saint.
Hershel - Hebrew - A deer.
Hidalgo - A minor Spanish nobleman.
Hillel - One of the most prominent Jewish scholars
in history. This boy dog is highly intelligent.
Hindu - A native of India or believer in Hinduism. A
good name for any Asian breed of dog.
Hippocrates - Ancient Greek physician. He is
considered the Father of Medicine.
Hiram - Hebrew - The most noble person of
all.
Hobart - The capital of Tasmania. A good name for
the dog that resembles a tasmanian devil.
Hocus - "Now you see me, now you don't."
Hogan - Irish - Young. You hope this puppy
never grows up.
Holden - English - From the hollow.
Hombre - "I'm one rough, tough dog
Homer - The legendary Greek author of the
Iliad and the Odyssey.
Hook - The villain in Disney's Peter Pan.
Hoover - This dog has tons of dirt on you.
But he probably won't tell.
Horace - Latin - Of the hours.
Hosea - A Hebrew prophet with an Old Testament book
bearing his name.
Hot Dog - "Yeah, I'm just a show-off."
Houdini - "Do you really think that leash can hold
me?"
Houston - He was the first president of the Republic
of Texas.
Howard - English - The chief guard. An
excellent name for any guard dog.
Hubert - A king and the father of prince Philip in
Sleeping Beauty.
Hubert - The patron saint of hunters. A great name
for the dog that you plan to take hunting with you.
Huey - Another good web-footed dog name.
Hugo - Victor Hugo was a famous French novelist who
wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame, among other works.
Hunter - "Although I can fend for myself, please
feed me twice a day."
Hydra - Greek Mythology - A serpent with 9
heads. When 1 head was cut off, 2 more grew back in its place. Hercules finally
killed Hydra.
Iago - The parrot in
Disney's Aladdin.
Iago - The crafty and evil villain of Shakespeare's
Othello. This dog is always scheming.
Ian - Scottish - God is gracious.
Ibadan - A large city in Nigeria.
Iberia - A peninsula in Europe occupied by Spain and
Portugal.
Ibn Saud - He formed the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahim - Arabic - Father of many nations.
Icarus - The Greek mythological son of Daedalus.
Daedalus fashioned wings for he and his son. Icarus flew too high and the sun
melted the wax holding his wings together. He fell to his death.
Iceman - "No matter what happens, I will keep my
cool."
Ichor - Greek Mythology - The fluid that
flowed through the gods veins.
Idol - "My masters are in awe of me."
Idyll - This boy dog is the perfect additon to any
scene.
Ignatius - Latin - Full of fire. This male
dog can't contain his passionate nature.
Ignatius - A saint and priest. He founded the
Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
Igor - Scandinavian - Valiant.
Incubus - An evil spirit thought to attach itself to
sleeping victims.
Indic - A term which means of India.
Another appropriate name for an Asian breed of dog.
Indra - The early Hindu god of rain and thunder.
This dog gets excited during a storm.
Inger - Norse - The son's army.
Ingmar - Scandinavian - A famous son.
Ira - Hebrew - A very alert watchman. This
boy dog rarely sleeps on duty, but sometimes takes a cat-nap.
Irving - English - A friend from the sea.
Another great name for your water-loving dog.
Isaac - The son of Abraham and Sarah.
Isaac - The patron saint of North America.
Isaiah - A major Hebrew prophet with his own book in
the Old Testament.
Isaias - An 11th Century Russian monk. He became a
saint.
Ishmael - The son of Abraham and the Egyptian
servant Hagar.
Isidore - Greek - A gift from Isis.
Isidore - The patron saint of farmers.
Ivan - Russian - God is gracious.
Jacinto - Spanish - A hyacinth.
Jacob - Father of the 12 sons who made up the 12
tribes of Israel. This boy dog will one day be the Father of many litters.
Jacques - Jacques Cousteau was a legendary, undersea
French filmmaker.
Jafar - The villain of Disney's Aladdin.
Jagger - "I have real problems getting any
satisfaction."
Jakarta - The capital of Indonesia.
Jake - The adventurous mouse in Disney's The
Rescuers.
Jamal - Arabic - The very handsome one. A
wonderful name for any pure-bred boy dog.
James - The name of 2 of Jesus Christ's 12 apostles
and the patron saint of Spain.
Januarius - The patron saint of blood banks. An
appropriate dog name for the flea-infested dog.
Janus - Roman Mythology - The god of
portals and beginnings and endings. This dog represents a new chapter in your
life.
Japheth - One of Noah's 3 sons.
Jaq - A mouse in Disney's Cinderella.
Jared - Hebrew - A descendant.
Jarman - German - A German. A great name for
any German breed of dog.
Jarvis - German - A professional with a
spear.
Jason - Greek - A healer.
Javier - Spanish - The owner of a new home.
Jedidiah or Jed -
Hebrew - A person who is beloved by God.
Jeeves - Your proper English butler dog.
Jeffrey - German - Peace of God.
Jehu - A former king of Israel.
Jeremiah - One of the major Hebrew prophets. Has his
own book in the Old Testament.
Jericho - This city's walls collapesed when the
Israelites sounded their trumpets.
Jerome - An early Christian church father and saint.
He composed the Vulgate.
Jerry - "For the last time, I'm not a mouse."
Jersey - "I'm a big fan of both the Jets and the
Giants."
Jesse - The father of King David.
Jester - The professional fool. You can't help but
laugh while observing this dog.
Jet - "I was built for speed, man."
Jethro - "I'm partial to black gold and Texas tea."
Jidda - A seaport in Saudi Arabia located on the Red
Sea.
Jiminy - The cricket character in Disney's
Pinocchio.
Jimmy - Third dog from the left - in the classic
work of art, Dogs Playing Poker.
Jingo - One who favors war at all costs.
Joachim - Hebrew - God will judge.
Joachim - The traditional father of Mary, the mother
of Jesus Christ.
Jock - The Scottish terrier dog in Disney's Lady
and the Tramp.
Joel - Hebrew - God is able.
Johann - German - God is gracious.
John - The only apostle of Jesus Christ who was
present at the crucifixion.
John - A little boy in Disney's Peter Pan.
Joker - A boy dog that always gives you a
sidesplitting good time.
Jonah - The Hebrew prophet who spent 3 days in the
belly of a whale
Jordan - A country located just east of Israel.
Jorge - Spanish - A farmer.
Josaphat - A Polish priest and saint of the 17th
century.
Joseph - A son of Jacob who was given a beautiful,
multi-colored coat. Out of jealousy, he was sold by his brothers into Egyptian
slavery. Would be a really good name for the boy dog that has a beautiful coat.
Joseph - The adopted father of Jesus Christ. He is
the patron saint of carpenters.
Joshua - Succeeded Moses as the leader of the
Israelites.
Jove - Another name for Jupiter.
Juan - Spanish - God is gracious.
Judah - Hebrew - Praised. One of the 12
tribes of Israel.
Jude - The patron saint of desperate causes.
Jules - French - Young. You hope this puppy
never grows up.
Julian - The last Roman emperor to persecute the
Christians.
Julio - Spanish - Young.
Julius - A youthful man with a downy-beard.
Jumbo - The big elephant character in Disney's
Dumbo.
Jungle - "I could probably survive in the wild...for
about 24 hrs."
Jupiter - The Roman god of gods. This dog is second
to none.
Justin - Latin - An upright, moral man. This
boy dog delights in doing good.
Justus - The patron saint of Madrid.
Kabuki - A Japanese form of drama consisting of
song, dance and pantomime. This boy dog loves to perform.
Kabul - The capital of Afghanistan.
Kafka - A famous Czech author. The Metamorphosis
is one of his best known works.
Kaiser - German - Caesar. Your Doberman or
Rottweiler dog would adore this pet name.
Kalahari - One of the great deserts of Africa.
Kalil - Arabic - A valued and trusted friend.
This boy dog will never let you down.
Kallinos - An ancient Greek lyricist.
Kamikaze - "I sometimes throw caution to the wind,
when chasing my tail."
Kanaka - A Hawaiian man.
Kane - Irish - A tribute. A good name for the
offspring of a much-beloved dog.
Kareem - Arabic - One who is very noble and
distinguished.
Kariba - One of the great lakes of Africa.
Karnak - An Egyptian village on the Nile. Site of
ancient stone temples dedicated to the gods.
Keane - Irish - Clever. This boy dog sure learns
fast.
Kedar - Arabic - A mighty and powerful
person. A great name for any large, strong breed of dog.
Keefe - Irish - A handsome, gentle, and
loved man.
Keegan - Irish - A little, fiery person.
A great name for any little breed of dog with a lot of passion.
Keelan - Irish - A little, slender
person.
Kell - Scandinavian - One who comes from
the spring.
Keller - Irish - A little associate.
Kelly - Irish - A warrior.
Kelsey - Scandinavian - Person who comes from
the ship-island.
Kelvin - Irish - A resident of the narrow
river.
Kemp - English - The victorious warrior.
Kempis - Thomas A Kempis was a Christian author of
the middle-ages. He wrote one of the most famous devotional books ever -
Imitation of Christ.
Kendall - English - From the valley.
Kendo - A Japanese sport that involves bamboo
swords. An appropriate pet name for your Oriental breed of dog.
Kenley - English - One who hails from the
royal meadow.
Kennedy - The most prominent political family in
American history.
Kenny - Second dog from the left in the classic work
of art, Dogs Playing Poker."
Kent - Welsh - White and brilliant. An
appropriate name for your solid-white pet dog.
Kenya - A country in eastern Africa. It lies on the
Indian Ocean.
Kermit - Irish - Liberty. This boy dog just
loves to escape.
Kerry - Irish - Dark one. A great name for
your solid black dog.
Kevin - Irish - Handsome and lovable.
Kevin - A 6th century Irish priest. He became a
saint.
Khufu - An ancient king of Egypt. He built and is
entombed in the Great Pyramid at Giza. A fantastic name for the boy dog that
comes from champion blood lines.
Kieran - A 6th century Irishman who is known as one
of the 12 Apostles of Ireland. He became a saint.
Kiev - Capital of the Ukraine.
Kilian - The patron saint of Bavaria.
Kimball - Welsh - Battle chief.
King - "Oh boy, how do I live up to this name?"
Kingston - English - One who lives at the
King's estate.
Kirby - Scandinavian - A dweller of the
church village.
Klaus - Fits the Aryan race of dog just fine -
German shepherd, Doberman, etc.
Klondike - "I'll be in the Iditarod one day, you'll
see."
Knickerbocker - An old name for a New Yorker.
Another fantastic name for your Yorkshire terrier dog.
Knight - English - A military aide to the
king.
Kobe - A port in Honshu, Japan. Another great name
for your Oriental breed of dog.
Kobo - A Nigerian monetary unit.
Kocoum - An indian warrior in Disney's Pocahontas.
Kodiak or Kodi - Kodiak
is an island and city in the state of Alaska, USA. It was settled in the late
18th century. This name was submitted by Ed and his German Shepherd - Kodi.
Kolinsky - An Asian weasel with beautiful
golden-brown fur.
Krakow - A former capital of Poland.
Kremlin - The seat of government of the former
Soviet Union. Your Siberian Husky dog would like this name.
Krishna - A great hero-teacher of the Hindu
religion.
Kristian - Swedish - Follower of Christ.
Lach - Scottish - One who dwells by the lake.
Lacrosse - "I love playing with sticks and nets."
Ladd - English - An assistant.
Ladislaus - A Hungarian national hero who lived
during the 11th century.
Ladle - "I often use my big ol' paws to scoop fish
out of the aquarium."
Ladoga - A large Russian lake that lies close to the
Finnish border.
Lafayette - A French military leader who came to
America and became a major general in the American army.
Laird - Scottish - A very prosperous
landowner.
Lama - A monk in the Lamaism sect of Buddhism.
Lamar - German - One who is well known all
over the land.
Lambert - German - The radiant land.
Lamont - Scandinavian - A lawyer. This dog
represents you well.
Lancelot - He was the bravest and most famous of
King Arthur's knights of the round table.
Lane - English - A narrow road.
Lang - Scandinavian - A very tall man. Your
Great Dane dog would adore this name.
Langford - English - The person who comes
from the long ford.
Langley - The famous American astronomer and
aeronautical pioneer.
Lantern - "I'm so orange, you often wonder if I
would glow in the dark."
Laredo - A city in southern Texas that lies on the
Rio Grande.
Lares - The spirits that guard the household,
according to the ancient Romans.
Larry - He's the dog on the far left in the classic
work of art, Dogs Playing Poker.
Lars - Scandinavian - Crowned with laurels.
Larson - Scandinavian - The son of Lars.
Lascar - The term for an Indian sailor.
Latakia - The chief seaport of Syria.
Latham - Scandinavian - Comes from the barns.
A good name for the dog that lives on a farm.
Latimer - English - The person who
interprets.
Laurentius - A 3rd century Italian man beheaded for
his Christian faith. He became a saint.
Lawrence - The patron saint of cooks and the poor.
Lazarus - Jesus raised him from the dead in the New
Testament. An appropriate name for the boy dog that you rescue from an animal
shelter.
Leander - Greek - One who is as brave as a
lion.
Legion - "I have a multitude of personalities."
Leif - Leif Ericson was a famous Norse explorer. An
excellent name for any adventurous dog.
Leith - Scottish - One who comes from a broad
river.
Leland - English - Meadow land.
Lemuel - Hebrew - One who is consecrated to
God.
Lennon - John Lennon was a prolific songwriter,
musician, and a founding member of the Beatles.
Leo - A good name for a Pomeranian or Chow dog that
greatly resembles a lion.
Leon - French - Resembles a lion.
Leonard - German - Brave as a lion.
Leonard - The patron saint of prisoners of war.
Leonardo - Spanish - Resembles a lion. A
great name for your Pomeranian or Chow-Chow.
Leopold - An Austrian saint who lived during the
12th century.
Leroy - French - The King. This male dog
rules with an iron paw.
Leslie - English - A small meadow.
Levi - The priestly tribe of Israel.
Lex - "I will get that so-called Super dog,
you'll see."
Likuta - A monetary unit of Zaire.
Linus - Greek - A person with flaxen hair. An
appropriate name for your fair-haired dog.
Lionel - French - A lion cub.
Lobo - Wolf. A good name for the dog that's not far
removed from his wild cousins.
Loco - "At times, I am truly demented."
Logan - Scottish - A meadow.
Loki - Norse Mythology - The god who loved
to cause trouble. A fantastic name for any mischievous dog.
London - "I'll do absolutely anything for a basket
of fish 'n chips!"
Lorenzo - Italian - Crowned with laurels.
Louis - French - Great warrior. This male dog
will defend you at all costs.
Lucian - A Syrian who was martyred for his Christian
faith in the early 4th century.
Luciano - Italian - Light bringer.
Lucius - Latin - A bringer of light. This dog
brightens any room that he enters.
Lucky - This boy dog feels fortunate to find a
master such as you.
Luger - "Ain't I a pistol?"
Luigi - Italian - Famous warrior.
Luis - Spanish - Famous warrior.
Luke - A doctor and the name of one of the New
Testament Gospels.
Luke - The patron saint of artists.
Lumiere - The candelabra character in Disney's
Beauty and the Beast.
Lunar - "I will one day be the first canine on the
moon."
Luther - German - The famous warrior.
Lyle - French - From the island
Macabre - A good name for the dog who brings bird
or mouse corpses to your back door.
MacAdam - Scottish - The son of Adam.
Macarius - A 4th century bishop of Jerusalem. He
became a saint.
Macbeth - The tragic title character of the famous
Shakespearean play.
MacDonald - Scottish - The son of Donald.
Macedonius - A 4th century Syrian who is said to
have lived on nothing but barley for 40 yrs. He became a saint.
Machar - An Irish saint of the 6th century who was a
missionary to Scotland. Legend has him being the founder of Aberdeen.
Machiavelli - The famous Italian politician. He
advocated dark and crafty means for maintaining and keeping power.
Machismo - "I am all DOG."
Macy - French - One who comes from Matthew's
estate.
Madcap - "I'm always going off on crazy pet
adventures."
Maddock - Welsh - A good and generous person.
This boy dog doesn't mind sharing his chew-toys.
Maddox - Welsh - The benefactor's son.
Madrid - The capital of Spain.
Magellan - The famous Portuguese navigator. He led
the 1st expedition to go around the world.
Magic - This boy dog will dazzle you with his
ball-handling skills.
Magnate - "I am a marvel of canine industry."
Magneto - "My puppy charm is an irresistible force."
Magnum - "I am the ultimate peace-maker."
Magnus - Latin - The great one.
Magyar - A descendant of the original settlers of
Hungary.
Maharajah - A title once used for a prince of India.
Mahatma - A respected holy person of India.
Maitland - English - The land of the meadow.
Major - Latin - Greater.
Malachi - A Hebrew prophet with a book bearing his
name in the Old Testament.
Malachy - An Irish priest of the 12th century who
became a saint.
Malcolm - Scottish - A follower of St.
Columba.
Malin - English - A little mighty warrior.
This runt dog won't back down from any fight.
Malo - A 7th century Welsh priest and saint.
Maloney - Irish - A devoted attendee of
church services.
Mandel - German - An almond. A great name for
the dog that's a real nut.
Manfred - English - An extremely peaceful
man. This boy dog stays away from any dogfight.
Manitou - Algonquian Indian - The spirit
which resides in every object and being.
Manley - English - From the man's meadow.
Mantis - A fabulous name for the pet with long,
slender legs.
Manton - English - A man from the hero's
town.
Manuel - Spanish - God is with us.
Mao - Mao Tse-Tung was the legendary leader of
Communist China.
Marcel - Latin - Little fighter. A great name
for any fiesty, small breed of dog.
Marco - Italian - A warrior.
Marduk - Babylonian Mythology - A major
god.
Mario - Latin - Martial.
Marius - A 3rd century Persian nobleman and saint
who was beheaded for his Christian faith.
Mark - A gospel of the New Testament.
Mark - The patron saint of Venice.
Marlon - English - Young hawk.
Mars - Roman Mythology - The god of war.
This dog loves a good fight.
Marshall - English - An agent.
Martin - The patron saint of hair-dressers.
Marvin - English - A true friend. This male
dog will never betray you.
Mason - French - A person who works with
stones.
Mather - English - A very powerful army.
Matthew - The name of the first gospel of the New
Testament.
Matthew - The patron saint of bankers and
accountants.
Matthias - The man who replaced Judas as the 12th
apostle of Jesus Christ.
Maurice - The patron saint of dyers.
Maverick - This dog doesn't ever follow the status
quo.
Max - The Sheep dog character in Disney's Little
Mermaid.
Maximian - A 4th century African saint
Maximilian - Latin - The greatest or
excellence.
Maximus - A 3rd century Ephesian and saint who was
stoned to death for his faith.
Mecca - The birthplace of Mohammed. You hold this
boy dog as sacred.
Medina - A city in Saudi Arabia. It's the site of
Mohammed's tomb.
Meeko - The raccoon in Disney's Pocahontas.
Melvin - Irish - Chief.
Menelaus - A king of Sparta and Helen of Troy's
husband.
Mennas - A 3rd century Egyptian and saint who was
beheaded for his faith.
Mercer - English - A shopkeeper.
Mercury - Roman Mythology - The messenger
of the gods.
Merlin - The legendary magician and seer who aided
King Arthur.
Merrill - French - A little leader. A good
name for any small breed of dog.
Micah - A Hebrew prophet with an Old Testament book
bearing his name.
Michael - A little boy in Disney's Peter Pan.
Michael - The powerful archangel and protector of
Israel.
Mickey - "Why doesn't anyone take me seriously?"
Midas - Everything this dog touches, turns to gold.
Miguel - Spanish - Who is like God.
Mikado - A title once used to designate the emperor
of Japan. A wonderful name for your Oriental breed of dog.
Miles - Latin - Fighter.
Milo - Latin - A worker at the grain mill.
Moby - This dog has some characteristic that is
humongous.
Moe - The brightest stooge of them all.
Mohammed - The Arabian prophet who founded the
Moslem religion.
Mohawk - The brave warrior dog who has no fear of
heights.
Molech - An ancient Phoenician god mentioned in the
Old Testament.
Monk - You won't feel guilty leaving this pet home
alone.
Monkey - "I can do tricks you don't normally
associate with a mere canine."
Moose - A big Boxer, Mastiff, or Great Dane.
Moritz - The Red Baron's dog.
Morpheus - Greek Mythology - The god of
dreams. This boy dog loves to take naps.
Morris - An appropriate name for the orange dog that
resembles Morris the cat.
Moses - "I work wonders for my masters and they
still complain."
Mountie - This boy dog knows how to lay down the
law.
Mowgli - The little boy in Disney's Jungle Book.
Mozart - The prodigious pet.
Murdock - Scottish - Gained his wealth from
the sea.
Murray - Scottish - A seafarer
Nahum - A Hebrew prophet with a book bearing his
name in the Old Testament.
Nahum - A saint who lived during the 10th century.
Known as 1 of the 7 apostles of Bulgaria.
Nairn - Scottish - A resident at the alder
tree river.
Namib - One of the great deserts of Africa.
Napoleon - "I'm the little emperor of this
household."
Narcissus - Greek Mythology - The youth who
was in love with his own reflection.
Narcissus - A 2nd century Greek man and saint who
was named bishop of Jerusalem.
Nasser - A former prime minister and president of
Egypt.
Nathanael - Hebrew - A gift from God. This
boy dog is a continual blessing to you.
Nechos - A pharaoh of ancient Egypt.
Nehemiah - A Jewish leader with a book named after
him in the Old Testament. He led the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
Nehru - The 1st prime minister of India. A good name for
any Asian breed of dog.
Neil - Irish - The champion. This boy dog
is a winner.
Nelson - Irish - Son of the champion.
Nemo - An appropriate name for the orange dog
with stripes.
Nemo - The captain in the famous Jules Verne
novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A great name for your
water-loving dog.
Neptune - Roman Mythology - The sea god.
Another fantastic name for your water loving dog.
Nero - "My full name is Nero Claudius Caesar
Drusus Germanicus."
Nerses - A 4th century Persian bishop and saint
who was beheaded for his Christian faith.
Nessie - Name of the legendary monster residing in
Loch Ness in Scotland. A great name for your Scottish terrier dog.
Nestor - Greek Mythology - A great warrior
and wise counselor.
Nestor - A 3rd century bishop and saint who was
crucified for his faith.
Neville - French - One who comes from the new
town.
Nevin - Irish - A worshipper of the saint.
Newell - English - The new hall.
Newland - English - A dweller on the new
land.
Newlin - Welsh - A dweller at the new lake.
Newman - English - The newcomer.
Newton - "I wear a helmet when sitting under an
apple tree."
Nicetas - An 11th century Russian monk and saint.
Nicholas - The patron saint of sailors, children,
bakers and travelers.
Nickel - Your shiny, silver-haired dog would
appreciate this name.
Nicodemus - One of the members of the Jewish
Sanhedrin who stood up for Jesus Christ.
Nicosia - The capital of the island of Cyprus.
Nigel - Latin - The dark knight. A wonderful
name for your solid-black guard dog.
Niger - A river and country in Africa.
Nikita - A wonderful name for your Siberian Husky
dog.
Nile - The longest river on Earth. It helped form
the Egyptian civilization.
Nimrod - A skillful hunter. This boy dog can almost
take care of himself.
Ninja - Swift, silent and Japanese. A great pet name
for your Oriental breed of guard dog.
Nino - The patron saint of Georgia.
Nirvana - "Ah, chew-toys."
Nitro - A super-charged boy dog.
Noah - Hebrew - Peaceful and restful.
Noble - French - A famous person who shows
high morals.
Noel - French - A Christmas carol. A great
name for the dog that you adopt during the holidays.
Nolan - Irish - Noble.
Nomad - "They call me the wanderer, yeah the
wanderer."
Norbert - Scandinavian - The wise hero.
Norton - English - North town.
Norwood - English - North forest.
Nyasa - One of the great lakes of Africa.
Oakes - English - The dweller at the oak
trees. This boy dog just loves to sleep under the trees.
Oakley - English - A person who comes from
the oak meadow.
Obadiah - A minor Hebrew prophet. The shortest book
in the Old Testament bears his name.
Oberon - The mythical king of the fairies. A
wonderful name for any toy-breed of dog.
Obert - German - A wealthy and brilliant man.
Octavian - He became the first Roman emperor and was
then called Augustus.
Octavius - Latin - The 8th born child.
Odell - English - One who comes from the
forested hill.
Odin - Norse Mythology - The king of the
gods.
Odolf - German - A very wealthy wolf.
Odysseus - The main character and hero of the Greek
epic story the Odyssey.
Odyssey - Written by the Greek poet Homer. This
adventure epic ranks as the most influential work of ancient Greek literature.
Ogden - English - A person who comes from the
oak valley.
Okie - This dog hails from Oklahoma.
Olaf - Norse - The name of several kings of
Norway.
Olaf - The patron saint of Norway.
Oliver - A great name for the orphan dog that you
adopted from the pound.
Olivier - French - Olive tree.
Olympus - Greek Mythology- The home of the
gods.
Oman - A country located on the Arabian Sea.
Omar - Arabic - The most high follower of the
Prophet.
Opie - "My Paw can arrest your Paw."
Orestes - Greek - A man who comes from the
mountain.
Orion - Greek Mythology - A mighty hunter.
This dog can sniff out any prey.
Orlando - Spanish - From the great land.
Orpheus - Greek Mythology - A musician who
played the lyre. Even rivers stopped flowing to listen to his beautiful playing.
Orrin - Irish - Fair skinned.
Orson - Latin - The courage of a bear.
Orville - French - A resident of the golden
village.
Osborn - English - Divine warrior. This guard
dog was heaven-sent.
Oscar - Norse - A divine spear-man.
Osiris - Egyptian Mythology - The husband
of Isis. He was the chief god of the underworld.
Othello - Title character of the Shakespearean
tragedy. He kills his wife out of false jealousy.
Otis - Greek - A person with great hearing.
Otto - German - A prosperous person.
Outlaw - "I stay one step ahead of the law."
Ovid - A famous Roman poet.
Owen - Greek - High born. A great name for
the dog that comes from pure blood lines.
Oxford - "I'm the brainiest pet on the block."
Ozzy - This animal is crazy as a loon - in a lovable
sort of way
Pablo - Spanish - Small one. An excellent
name for any small breed of dog.
Pacian - A bishop of Barcelona, Spain who lived in
the 4th century. He became a saint.
Padre - "I'm a blessing to your household."
Page - French - The youthful aide. This boy
dog that is eager to help out in any way that he can.
Paladin - The name for an officer of Charlemagne's
Palace.
Palmer - English - A palm-bearing pilgrim.
This boy dog greets you each day with much enthusiasm.
Pambo - One of the monks who lived in the Egyptian
desert in the 4th century. He became a saint.
Pan - Greek Mythology - The god of forests,
woods, meadows, flocks and herds.
Panache - "I've got dog class and I've got dog
style."
Panda - This black and white dog might remind you of
a little panda bear.
Pantheon - A Roman temple built to honor all the
gods.
Panzer - German - Armor. This boy dog will
guard you well.
Papa - "You can always tell me your problems."
Papoose - Native American - Baby.
Parisio - An Italian priest of the 13th century. He
became a saint.
Parker - English - The park keeper.
Parnell - French - Little Peter.
Parrish - English - A church district.
Parsifal - The title character of a Wagnerian opera.
Pascal - Italian - One who is born on Easter.
A great name for the boy dog that you adopt during the Paschal season.
Pasha - The former title of high-ranking Turkish
officials.
Pathos - "I'm always feeling sorry for myself."
Patrick - The legendary saint who drove all the
snakes off of Ireland.
Patton - English - One who comes from the
warrior's town.
Paul - The Jewish man who converted to Christianity
and evangelized the Gentiles. He wrote many books of the New Testament.
Pauper - "I rely on my master's constant charity to
survive."
Paxton - English - A peaceful town.
Payat - American Indian - He is coming.
Paz - Spanish - Peace. This dog will tolerate
no strife.
Pedro - Spanish - Rock.
Peleus - An Egyptian bishop who was burned to death
in the 4th century. He became a saint.
Penley - English - An enclosed meadow.
Penrod - German - A famous commander.
Peppy - A dog with as much energy as nature will
allow.
Percival or Percy -
French - One who pierces the valley.
Pericles - An ancient Greek statesman.
Perseus - Greek Mythology - A son of Zeus.
He cut off the head of the Gorgon Medusa.
Peter - The rock on whom Jesus Christ built his
Church, as told in the New Testament.
Phantom - This boy dog sometimes appears out of
nowhere.
Pharaoh - An ancient title for the kings of Egypt.
This boy dog commands respect.
Phelan - Irish - The wolf. A great name for
the dog that greatly resembles his wild cousins.
Phileas - An Egyptian who was beheaded in the 4th
century for his faith. He became a saint.
Philip - The patron saint of Rome.
Phillip - The handsome prince in Disney's
Sleeping Beauty.
Philo - Greek - Gentle. This dog wouldn't
hurt a fly.
Picasso - A pet dog with abstract markings.
Pierre - French - Rock.
Piglet - A great name for the dog that resembles a
baby pig.
Pinocchio - You always know when this dog is less
than honest.
Plato - Ancient Greek writer and philosopher. One of
the most influential thinkers of western civilization.
Pluto - Mickey Mouse's dog and the smallest of the
planets in the Solar System.
Pokey - "I take my time getting from point A to
point B."
Pollux - Greek and Roman Mythology - The
twin of Castor.
Pongo - The Daddy Dalmatian in Disney's 101
Dalmatians.
Pooh - This chubby little dog resembles a bear.
Popeye - "I's onlys cooks wis Olives Oyls."
Porky - "I'm not fat, I'm just big-boned."
Porter - French - One who guards the gate. An
excellent name for any guard dog.
Poseidon - The god of the sea. You've never met a
dog that loves water more than he does.
Prescott - English - One who comes from the
priest's cottage.
Priam - Greek Mythology - The last king of
Troy.
Primo - Italian - Of the best quality. An
excellent name for any pure-bred dog.
Proctor - Latin - Governor.
Quennel - French - Lives near the small oak
tree.
Quentin - Latin - 5th.
Quentin - A Roman saint who was beheaded in the 3rd
century for his faith.
Quicksilver - Another name for mercury because of
mercury's color and fast rate of flow.
Quid - British - One pound sterling.
Quillan - Irish - A little cub. This puppy
reminds you of a little bear.
Quimby - Scandinavian - The dweller at the
woman's estate.
Quincy - French - The 5th son's estate.
Quinlan - Irish - One who is very well-shaped
and strong. A good name for your powerfully built Irish Setter dog.
Quinn - Irish - Wise.
Rabbit - The rabbit in
Disney's Winnie the Pooh.
Raccoon - A terrific name for your gray-colored
dog.
Racer - A greyhound - or a dog who just looks
like one.
Rad - English - A counselor. Other dogs
come to him for advice.
Radar - "I will let you know when real or
imaginary danger approaches."
Radbert - English - An intelligent
counselor. The dog shrink.
Radburn - English - One who comes from
the red brook.
Radcliff - English - A dweller at the red
cliff.
Rafael - Spanish - God has healed.
Rafferty - Irish - Very wealthy and
prosperous.
Ragnar - Norse - A powerful army.
Rainier - Mount Rainier is an inactive volcano in
Washington.
Rajah - A former term for a prince of India.
Ralph - English - The wolf counselor.
Ramon - Spanish - Wise guardian. An excellent
name for any guard dog.
Ramses - A name for many ancient Egyptian kings.
This dog reigns supreme.
Randolph - English - The shield-bearing wolf.
Ranger - "I'm constantly patrolling the back yard."
Ransom - You sometimes wonder if you paid too much
for your dog.
Raoul - French - Wolf counsel.
Raphael - An archangel mentioned in the book of
Tobit.
Raphael - The patron saint of the blind. A great
name for a seeing-eye-dog.
Rascal - This boy dog continually breaks the rules,
but you love him anyway.
Rasputin - A Siberian mystic who helped bring about
the downfall of the Russian empire. A wonderful name for your Siberian Husky
dog.
Raven - The perfect name for your black-haired dog.
Raymond - German - Wise guardian. An
excellent name for any guard dog.
Raymond - The patron saint of those who are
wrongfully accused.
Reagan - Ronald Reagan was an American president
during most of the 1980's. He fought fiercely against communism.
Rebel - "Obedience is for the birds."
Reece - Welsh - Eager. This male dog is
always ready to learn new things.
Regal - "I carry myself with uncommon grace and
dignity."
Regis - All hail the little king of all dogs.
Reverie - "My absolute favorite pastime is
dog-napping!"
Remington - English - Person who comes from
the raven-family estate. A fantastic name for any solid-black boy dog.
Remus - He and his twin brother Romulus were the
legendary founders of Rome.
Renaldo - Spanish - Mighty force.
Renny - Irish - A small, but powerful person.
A good name for any toy-breed of dog
Reno - The dealer in the classic work of art,
Dog's Playing Poker.
Renshaw - English - One who comes from the
raven woods.
Reuben - Jacob's oldest son.
Rex - The dinosaur toy in Disney's Toy Story.
Rex - Latin - The king. A name for the pet
dog that considers himself the master of his domain.
Ricardo - Spanish - Strong ruler.
Richard - German - Strong ruler.
Riddler - "I like to watch you scratch your head in
disbelief."
Rider - English - A horseman.
Ridgley - English - The dweller at the ridge
meadow.
Rigby - English - One who hails from the
ruler's valley.
Riki-Tiki-Tavi - "I'll be glad to kill that cobra
out in the yard."
Riley - Irish - An extremely valiant warrior.
Rip - Your screen door doesn't stand a chance with
this dog around.
River - This boy dog just loves to play in the
water.
Roberto - Spanish - Shining fame.
Robin Hood - The title character of a Disney movie.
Rochester - English - A rocky fortress.
Rocket - "Be careful, I can outrun you to the front
door."
Rocky, Rocco - The Italian stallion. Who needs
brains with all those muscles?
Roderick - German - Famous ruler.
Roger - German - Famous spear.
Roland - German - From the great land.
Rollie - "I love the circus life."
Roman - "I'd probably look pretty good in a toga."
Romeo - "I'm the most romantic dog you've ever
owned."
Romulus - He and his twin brother Remus were the
legendary founders of Rome.
Ronald - English - A mighty force. An
excellent name for any large breed of dog.
Rookie - "Learning to be a dog isn't always easy."
Rooster - "I'm a big, bad chicken."
Rory - Irish - The red king. A great name for
your dominant red-haired dog.
Roscoe - This Basset hound's heart lies in the
south.
Roy - Irish - Red-haired.
Royce - English - A prince. This male dog
comes from champion blood lines.
Rudolf - One of the great lakes of Africa.
Rudolph - German - A famous wolf.
Rudy - The little dog that could.
Rufus - Latin - A red-haired person. A
fantastic name for your Irish setter dog.
Rufus - A citizen of Antioch who was beheaded in the
2nd century for his faith. He became a saint.
Rush - "I give you a big jolt of energy every day."
Russel - French - Red.
Rusty - "My real name is Oxidation, but you can call
me Rusty."
Ryan - Irish - Little red king
Sabas - A Goth who was drowned to death in the
4th century.
Saber - French - A sword. This boy dog can
really cut to the chase.
Sadhu - Hindu - A holy man.
Sahara - The name of the world's largest desert. It
is located in northern Africa. A wonderful name for your sandy-colored boy dog.
Sailor - This boy dog loves to go sailing with you.
Salaam - Islam - Peace. This pet dog will
tolerate no discord in his household.
Saleem - Arabic - A term for peace. You'll
never catch this boy dog anywhere near a fight.
Salvador - Spanish - The savior.
Salvator - A 16th century Spanish saint.
Samson - The Israelite whose strength lie in his
hair.
Samuel - An ancient Hebrew prophet, judge and
leader. Has 2 books bearing his name in the Old Testament.
Sanborn - English - A person who comes from
the sandy brook.
Sancho - Spanish - Holy and honest.
Santo - Italian - Holy.
Saracen - A name used for the invading Moslems in
the middle-ages.
Sargent - French - Law enforcement agent. An
excellent name for any guard dog.
Sargon - An ancient Assyrian king.
Saturn - Roman Mythology - The god of the
harvest. A good name for the boy dog that lives on a farm.
Satyr - Greek Mythology - The gods of the
forests and woods.
Saul - He was the 1st king of Israel. This boy dog
craves power.
Sava - The patron saint of Serbia.
Saville - French - One who dwells on the
willow estate.
Sawyer - English - The sawer of wood. This
boy dog just loves to sleep.
Saxon - An ancient Germanic tribe that invaded and
conquered parts of Britain.
Scipio - A branch of the prominent Roman family -
the Cornelii.
Scooter - An extremely quick little dog.
Scout - "I'll go out ahead and look for the enemy."
Scrappy - This dog is a little ball of fire.
Scrooge - The elderly duck in Disney's Donald Duck
stories.
Scully - Irish - A town crier. This dog loves
to cry.
Scuttle - The sea bird character in Disney's
Little Mermaid.
Seal - This pet has a brown, sleek coat.
Searle - German - One who wears armor.
Sebastian - The lobster character in Disney's
Little Mermaid.
Sebastian - Latin - A much revered person.
Sebastian - The patron saint of athletes.
Seger - English - The sea warrior.
Seminole - Certain tribes of Native Americans living
in Florida and Oklahoma.
Sentinel - "No prowler will survive in my domain."
Serge - Latin - An attendant. This dog loves
to fetch.
Seth - One of Adam and Eve's 3 sons.
Severn - English - A boundary.
Seward - English - A guardian over the sea.
Seymour - French - From St. Maur.
Shadow - "I like to follow my master around,
anywhere and everywhere."
Shaft - "Can you dig it?"
Shakespeare - "My imagination knows no boundaries."
Shaman - The term for a priest or medicine man among
many peoples.
Shane - Irish - God is gracious.
Shannon - Irish - Little counselor.
Sharif - Arabic - An honest and noble person.
This boy dog doesn't know how to tell a lie.
Sharky - "I fancy myself the perfect predator. My
prey? Burglars."
Shasta - "I get a kick out of romping in the
mountains."
Sheik - Islam - A very respected man.
Shelby - English - Shelf manor.
Shem - Noah's oldest son.
Shepherd - English - A shepherd. A great name
for any sheep-herding breed of dog.
Shere Khan - The big tiger in Disney's Jungle
Book.
Sheriff - "I'm the law around here."
Sherlock - Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous
fictional detectives ever created.
Sherman - English - A shearer. An excellent
name for any sheep-herding breed of dog.
Sherwood - This forest was the headquarters of the
fictional Robin Hood and his merry band of thieves.
Shinto - An ancient religion of Japan which is still
practiced today. It involves the worshipping of many gods and nature.
Shorty - "It ain't easy being vertically
challenged."
Shotgun - This dog has quick, powerful bursts of
energy.
Sidney - French - From St. Denis.
Sigmund - German - The champion protector.
Silas - A 1st century leader of the Church in
Jerusalem. He became a saint.
Silver - He's your faithful companion on the dusty
trail.
Simeon - The 2nd of the 12 sons of Jacob.
Simon - The original name of St. Peter.
Sinclair - French - From St. Clair.
Sirius - The Dog Star.
Sitka - "I'm happiest when there's a little ice on
the ground."
Siva - One of the gods of the Hindu trinity. Known
as the destroyer and restorer.
Skeeter - This boy dog can sometimes be a real pest,
but you love him anyway.
Skipper - "The sea beckons me. At least get me a
wading pool."
Skippy - "I'll be your best friend if you'll sneak
me some peanut butter."
Slade - English - A person who dwells in the
valley.
Slash - "You sure don't wanna meet me in a dark
alley."
Sleepy - This dwarf-dog needs plenty of beauty
sleep.
Slim - This dog refuses to gain weight.
Sloan - Irish - A fighter
Smokey - This boy dog likes to ride 'shotgun' in
the police cruiser.
Snake - "Don't tread on my turf."
Snapper - This dog is a perky son of a gun.
Sneezy - Another good dwarf-dog name.
Snoopy - "Grown-ups speak gibberish."
Snuffy - "I sort of resemble a wooly mammoth."
Socrates - Ancient Greek philosopher and teacher who
sought truth and goodness.
Sol - Roman Mythology - The sun god. This
boy dog loves to sun-bathe.
Solomon - "I seem wiser than any ordinary dog."
Sonoma - "Take me along - when you get away for the
weekend."
Sparky - "I can always lift your spirits."
Spencer - English - A provider.
Sphinx - An ancient Egyptian statue that has the
head of a man and a lion's body.
Spider - Sometimes you think this pet dog has extra
legs.
Spike - This dog is your primary protector.
Spock - Out of all the Vulcans, he's your favorite.
Spooky - The dog that goes bump in the night.
Squire - English - A knight's assistant.
Stacy - Greek - Resurrection. An excellent
name for any dog that you've rescued.
Stanislas - French - Glorious one.
Stanley - One of the largest waterfalls in Africa.
Stefan - German - Crown.
Stefan - The king and father of Sleeping Beauty.
Stefano - Italian - Crown.
Stephen - The patron saint of bricklayers. He was
the 1st Christian martyr.
Sterling - This dog is of the most pure stock.
Stoney - "Rock-climbing is my passion."
Stormy - "I have a volatile personality."
Stuart - English - A steward or manager.
Stud - "I'm the MAN."
Sultan - "The ruler of his domain."
Sumo - A big, fat, athletic dog.
Swami - This dog enjoys playing with your magic
8-ball.
Sylvester - Latin - Of the forest
Tab - German - A radiant and brilliant
person. This confident dog exudes beauty.
Tabasco - "I'm a ball of canine fire."
Tacitus - This Roman is considered one of the
greatest historians who ever lived.
Tad - Welsh - A father. A wonderful name for
the dog that you intend to breed one day.
Taggart - Irish - The son of the priest.
Taj - Urdu - A crown.
Tanco - An Irish monk and bishop who died in the 9th
century. He became a saint.
Tanner - English - A person who works with
leather.
Tantalus - Greek Mythology - A king who was
punished and sent to the Lower world. He was constantly teased with water and
fruit which were kept just out of his reach.
Tanton - English - One who comes from the
still-river town.
Tarleton - English - A dweller of Thor's
estate.
Tarrant - Welsh - Thunder. A super name for
the boy dog with a great-booming bark.
Tarsus - A city that lies in southern Turkey. It's where
St Paul was born.
Tarzan - "I'm the king of this jungle that you
call a house."
Tate - English - A very cheerful person.
Taurus - The 2nd zodiac sign - represented by a
bull. A wonderful name for your bulldog.
Tavis - Scottish - Twin.
Taz - This boy dog reminds you of a brown furry
cyclone.
T-Bone - A dog that kind of resembles a cow.
Tedmond - English - He is a fierce
protector.
Telly - English - This dog loves to lay
in front of the television.
Templeton - English - A town near the
temple.
Tequila - "I came all the way from Mexico to show
you a good time."
Terence - Latin - Smooth.
Terrell - German - The thunder ruler.
Tex - "Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam.
And the skies are not cloudy all day."
Thaddeus - Greek - Brave. This male dog will
never back down.
Thaddeus - One of the 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ.
Thatcher - English - One who repairs roofs.
Theodore - Greek - A gift from God. You feel
like your pet dog is truly a blessing from God.
Theseus - Greek Mythology - A great king of
ancient Athens.
Thespis - Ancient Greek actor and playwrite. This
dog knows how to put on a show.
Thomas - The Apostle who initially doubted Jesus. A
great name for the boy dog that doesn't always respond on the 1st command.
Thomas - The patron saint of architects.
Thor - Norse Mythology - The god of thunder.
This boy dog has a great booming bark.
Thorn - "I've been known to scratch the hand that
feeds me."
Thorpe - English - A person who comes from
the village.
Thumper - The rabbit character in Disney's Bambi.
Thurston - English - Son of Thor.
Tiberius - He was the 2nd emperor of Rome and
reigned during the life of Jesus Christ.
Tibesti - A large mountain range in Africa.
Tiger - "Sometimes, I'm a ferocious little dog."
Tigger - A good name for your brindle-coated dog.
Timothy - The mouse character in Disney's Dumbo.
Timothy - An early convert of St. Paul. He was
stoned to death for his faith.
Titan - Greek Mythology - A giant. A
wonderful name for any large breed of dog.
Titus - Greek - Of the giants. A good name
for any large-breed of dog.
Titus - The patron saint of Crete.
Tobias - Hebrew - God is good.
Togo - A country in Africa.
Tolstoy - The famous Russian writer. His best known
works are War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Your Siberian Husky
dog would adore this name.
Tonka - Your tough little doggie.
Topper - "Anything you can do, I can do better."
Torero - Spanish - A bullfighter.
Toro - "I'm your favorite little bulldog."
Toto - This dog likes to pull stuffing out of
scarecrows.
Tracy - Irish - Fighter.
Trajan - A Roman emperor who was born in Spain and
expanded the Empire.
Tramp - A great name for the stray dog that you
adopted.
Trapper - "Every now and then I like to catch mice
and birds."
Treble - "I will always be a smart and loyal dog."
Trent - Welsh - River. A good name for any
water-loving breed of dog.
Trevor - Irish - Noble character. This male
dog comes from champion blood lines.
Tricky - "I will try almost anything to get more of
those dog biscuits."
Trigg - Scandinavian - A trustworthy person.
You can tell this dog all of your deepest secrets.
Tripp - English - A traveler. You can take
this pet just about anywhere.
Tristan - Welsh - Loud one. This male dog's
barking can be heard all over the neighborhood.
Triton - Greek Mythology - A sea god who
was part man and part fish. Another super name for you water-loving dog.
Trooper - "I patrol my yard 24 hours a day - 7 days
a week."
Trump - This boy dog demands the very best.
Tucker - English - Works with cloth.
Tugela - One of the largest waterfalls in Africa.
Turpin - Scandinavian - The term meaning - a
Finn named after Thor.
Tuxedo - "I'm black and white and formal all over."
Twain - Mark Twain was the pen-name of the great
American author - Samuel Clemens. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and
The Prince and the Pauper are among his best-known works.
Tyrone - Greek - A sovereign ruler.
Udell
- English - A person from the yew tree valley.
Udolf
- English - A prosperous wolf. A dog,
w/ chew toys to spare, that resembles his wild cousins.
Ulf - German - The wolf. A dog that resembles
his wild cousins.
Ulfred - German - A peaceful wolf. A dog, w/
no tolerance for strife, that resembles his wild cousins.
Ulger - German - A warring wolf. A dog, w/ no
tolerance for peace, that resembles his wild cousins.
Ullock - German - A sporting wolf. A dog, w/
a love for games, that resembles his wild cousins.
Ulmer - English - A very famous wolf. A dog,
known all over the neighborhood, that resembles his wild cousins.
Ulric - German - A wolf that rules. A dog,
reigning supreme, that resembles his wild cousins.
Ulysses - A king of Ithaca and brave warrior who
fought in the Trojan War.
Upton - English - One who comes from the
upper town.
Uranus - Early Greek and Roman Mythology -
The god of the heavens.
Urban - Latin - The city dweller. The country
is no place for this dog.
Urchin - A term for a naughty little child.
Uriah - Hebrew - Light of God.
Vachel - French - A
small cow.
Vagabond - "I'm not the most responsible dog in the
world."
Vail - English - One who dwells in the
valley.
Valdemar - German - A very famous ruler.
Valentine or
Val - An
early saint who was martyred in Rome. The patron saint of lovers and greetings.
Valerian - Latin - A strong and powerful
person. This dog is very intimidating to the other animals.
Valerian - A 5th century bishop in Africa who became
a saint.
Valiant - A prince of an animal who will dazzle you
with his courage.
Vallis - French - A Welshman.
Vance - English - A resident of the threshing
floor.
Vandal - Your sofa is never safe w/ this dog around.
Varden - French - One who comes from the
green hill.
Varian - Latin - Variable.
Varus - A Roman soldier who was martyred for his
faith in the 4th century. He became a saint.
Vassily - Russian - Great protector.
Vegas - This pet dog is all about having a good
time.
Verdi - A famous Italian opera composer.
Vernon - Latin - A person who is youthful and
spring-like. This boy dog may never grow up.
Verrill - French - The true one. This boy dog
is all about trust.
Vespasian - The Roman emperor who built the
Colosseum.
Vicente - Spanish - One who conquers.
Victor - Latin - The one who conquers.
Vincent - Latin - Another one who conquers.
Vincent - The patron saint of builders.
Viper - He graduated from Top-Dog school.
Virgil - A great poet of ancient Rome. The Aenid
was his most famous work.
Vishnu - One of the Hindu trinity of God. Known as
the preserver of the world.
Vitus - Latin - One who is alive and vital.
Vitus - The patron saint of actors and comedians. A
good name for your dramatic male dog.
Vladimir - Slavic - A famous prince.
Vladimir - The patron saint of Russia.
Vladislav - Slavic - A glorious ruler over
the people.
Volney - German - One who has has much
national spirit.
Voodoo - "I'm your favorite good-luck charm."
Vulcan - Roman Mythology - The god of fire
Wade - English - A person who comes from the river
crossing.
Wadley - English - One from the ford meadow.
Wadsworth - English - One from the village
near the ford.
Wagner - German - A professional wagon maker.
Wainwright - English - A professional wagon
maker.
Waite - English - A diligent guard. This boy
dog takes his job very seriously.
Wakefield - English - One who comes from the
wet field.
Wakeley - English - One who comes from the
wet meadow.
Wakeman - English - A trustworthy watchman.
You can sleep soundly at night with this boy dog around.
Walcott - English - A dweller in the cottage
enclosed by a wall.
Walden - English - A person who comes from
the forest valley.
Waldo - German - King. This dog demands the
royal treatment.
Wallace - English - An alien.
Waller - English - One who builds walls.
Walt - This dog will be happy just laying down
pondering a leaf of grass.
Walter - German - The general of the army.
Ward - English - A guardian. Another
excellent guard dog name.
Warlock - This boy dog cast a spell over you.
Warren - German - Defender. A great name for
any guard dog.
Warrior - "I'm a fierce defender of my turf."
Webber - English - A weaver.
Webster - English - A weaver.
Welby - English - The resident of the spring
farm.
Wendell - German - Traveler.
Wesley - English - Western meadow.
Westcott - English - One who comes from the
western cottage.
Wheeler - English - A wheel maker.
Whiskers - A good name for any bearded breed of dog.
Whiskey - This boy dog is best in small doses.
Whistler - "I'm the best bird-huntin' dog you've
ever seen."
Whitman - English - White-haired.
Whittaker - English - A dweller of the white
field.
Wicked - This dog takes pleasure in being bad.
Wilbur - English - One who lives in a firm
fortress.
Wilbur - The pig in Charlotte's Web. A
great name for the dog that resembles a pig.
William - German - Steadfast guardian. An
excellent name for any guard dog.
Windsor - The name of Great Britain's royal family.
It was chosen in 1917.
Winston - English - From the friendly town.
Winter - A fantastic name for a long-haired dog that
is most at home in the cold weather.
Wisdom - "My judgment is impeccable - for a puppy."
Wizard - "I'm an expert at making table scraps
disappear."
Woden - German Mythology - The chief god.
Wolfgang - German - Rising wolf.
Woodstock - The zenith of hippiedom. This
dog's owner lives in a tie-dyed pad, man.
Woody - The cowboy toy in Disney's Toy Story.
Wyatt - French - A great name for any small
breed of dog.
Xavier - Arabic -
Bright.
Xavier - A Spanish saint who is considered one of
the greatest Christian missionaries.
Xenos - Greek - A stranger or guest.
Xerxes - A king of Persia, nicknamed the great.
Xylon - Greek - One who comes from the
forest.
Yancy - Native American
- An Englishman or a Yankee.
Yankee - This boy dog looks pretty good in
pin-stripes.
Yates - English - Gates.
Yeoman - English - An attendant.
Yeti - The Nepalese Sherpa's term for an abominable
snowman.
Yoda - A little dog with bulging eyes, like a
Pekingese.
Yogi - "I am a master contortionist."
Yves - French - An archer.
Zadok - Hebrew - The
righteous one. This boy dog never sins
Zale - Greek - Sea-strength. A fantastic name for your
water-loving dog.
Zambezi - The 4th largest river in Africa.
Zane - Zane Grey was a popular American author who
wrote stories about the wild west.
Zared - Hebrew - Ambush. A great name for the
pet dog that loves to surprise you.
Zebra - A good pet name for your black and white boy
dog.
Zechariah - A Hebrew prophet with a book bearing his
name in the Old Testament.
Zen - A sect of the Buddhist religion.
Zeno - The ancient Greek philosopher who founded
stoicism. This dog doesn't wear his emotions on his sleeve.
Zeno - A 4th century bishop of Verona, Italy. He
became a saint.
Zephaniah - A Hebrew prophet with an Old Testament
book bearing his name.
Zeus - Greek Mythology - The chief god. No
one questions this dog's authority.
Ziv - Slavic - One who is vigorous and
lively. A super name for your frisky dog.
Zoroaster - The ancient Persian prophet who founded
the religion - Zoroastrianism.
Zoser - A king of ancient Egypt.
Zuriel - Hebrew - God is my rock