Golden retriever Dog Names

Rufaro

Joy or happiness

Runi

Runi is a name of Latin origin meaning 'little secret'.

Rupert

Famous bright one

Ruslan

The name Ruslan is of Turkic origin meaning 'lion'.

Rusty

Derived from rust-colored or reddish-brown

Rylee

Courageous or valiant

Ryzhik

Sandy, reddish

Saar

A Hebrew word meaning 'to be ruler' or 'to be a leader'.

Saba

Meaning 'morning' in some cultures

Sabina

A feminine variant of Sabinus, which means 'from the Sabine tribe' or 'Sabine woman'.

Sabine

A name of Latin origin meaning 'of the Sabines', referencing an ancient Italic tribe

Saero

Meaning of light or bright in a poetic context

Safa

Pure or happy

Saffron

A spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, known for its distinctive taste and color

Sagan

Named after the famous astrophysicist Carl Sagan, known for his work in popularizing science and astronomy.

Sagar

A Sanskrit word meaning 'ocean' or 'sea'.

Sahale

A Native American word meaning 'high ground' or 'upland'

Sahara

A desert in North Africa

Sahran

A name derived from the Arabic word meaning 'joyful' or 'happy'

Sail

A piece of fabric used to catch the wind in a sailing vessel.

Saila

The name often associated with the sea or water.

Saina

A name of Arabic origin meaning 'happy' or 'joyful'

Sajan

In Sanskrit, it means 'beloved' or 'dear one'.

Sakari

The name means 'sweet' or 'sugar' in Finnish

Sakeena

Calm and tranquil

Sakina

Tranquility or peace

Salama

Peace

Salem

Peace

Salina

Calm or tranquil

Salma

Peaceful

Salu

Derived from the Latin word for greeting or wellness

Salva

To save or to rescue

Samantha

Listener

Sameria

Meaning of Sameria is not widely known, but it can be associated with 'prosperity' or 'wealth'.

Samir

A name of Arabic origin meaning 'entertaining companion'

Samuel

Heard by God

Samy

Derived from Samuel, meaning 'heard by God'

Sana

The name means 'healthy' in Arabic.

Sand

A loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of rocks

Sander

Defender of mankind

Sandi

Defender of man

Sandora

A variation of the name Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

Sandy

Derived from 'sand', often associated with sandy beaches.

Sandy Paws

Refers to a dog that plays in the sand or has sandy-colored fur

Sanford

From the sandy ford

Sanna

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'lily'

Sansa

A character from the series 'Game of Thrones', representing resilience and growth.

Santa Paws

The jolly gift-giver's pet

Santana

Sacred place

Santini

Italian diminutive of Santo, meaning 'saint'

Santy

A diminutive form of 'Santa', often associated with gift-giving.

Sany

Derived from 'sani', meaning healthy or sane

Saoirse

Freedom

Saro

A form of the name Sarah, meaning princess

Sary

An alternate spelling of 'sari', which is a traditional garment worn by women in South Asia.

Sash

A piece of flexible material worn around the waist

Sasha

Defender of mankind

Sasko

A name of Slavic origin meaning 'defender' or 'protector'.

Sati

A girl who is pure and truthful

Savannah

A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees

Savanne

Refers to savanna, a type of ecosystem characterized by open landscapes and scattered trees

Savash

A name of Persian origin meaning 'brave' or 'fearless'

Savio

Italian for wise or sage

Sayen

A term that often embodies beauty, grace, and serenity.

Schatz

German for treasure

Scout

To explore or investigate

Scouty

One who explores or investigates

Sea

A large body of saltwater that covers most of the earth's surface

Seamus

Derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter.'

Sean

A variation of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Seb

Short form of Sebastian, meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'.

Sebastian

Venerable

Selma

Peaceful

Selmo

Form of 'Salem', meaning peace.

Senda

An Italian word often associated with paths or trails

Senia

A name of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'sena' which means 'calm' or 'peaceful'.

Sepp

A diminutive form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add'.

Sera

Calm or serene

Seraphine

Fiery or burning one

Sereno

Calm or serene

Serina

Calm or serene

Seska

A nickname for a female character or a term of endearment

Shae

A variant of Shea, meaning 'admirable' or 'hawk

Shaheen

A type of falcon known for its speed and hunting abilities.

Shaila

One who is prosperous

Shakespeare

The playwright and poet famous for his works in English literature.

Shakila

Beautiful and graceful

Shakti

Power or energy in Hindi and Sanskrit

Shan

Peaceful or calm

Shandra

Defender of mankind

Shane

God is gracious

Shanna

Innocent; God is gracious

Shannon

Irish name meaning 'old river' or 'sacred river'

Shanti

Peace or tranquility

Sharon

A place name that means 'a plain' or 'a fertile area'.

Shasta

A name derived from a Native American word meaning 'sparkling water'.

Shaun

A variant of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Shauna

Derived from the Irish name 'Sean', meaning 'God is gracious'.

Shawn

God is gracious

Shaya

To be grateful