English Dog Names

Sand

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

Sandi

Defender of man

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

Sanny

Often considered a diminutive form of 'Samantha' or 'Santiago', can also mean 'gift' or 'blessing'.

Sansa

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

Santa Paws

The jolly gift-giver's pet

Saxon

Derived from the ancient Germanic tribe known for their warrior culture

Scalawag

A scamp or rascal

Scamperdoo

A playful and sprightly dog

Scampers

To run or move quickly and playfully

Scampy

A playful or mischievous person

Scarlette

Derived from the color and often associated with a bright red shade.

Schmigel

Derived from 'Schmiegel', a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's works.

Scooby Doo

A playful and humorous dog character

Scoobydoo

A fictional Great Dane dog known for his clumsiness and love for snacks

Scot

A person from Scotland; often associated with Scottish heritage.

Scott

From the land of the Scots

Scout

To explore or investigate

Scouty

One who explores or investigates

Scruffy

Having untidy or unkempt appearance

Sea

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

Seb

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

Sedy

A name meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'.

Seely

Derived from the word 'silly' or 'happy'

Sendy

Derived from a variation of 'Cynthia', often associated with the moon

Sennie

Derived from the name Senna, which refers to a flowering plant known for its bright yellow flowers.

Sesame

A flowering plant in the genus Sesamum, known for its edible seeds

Shadow

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Shaggy

Having long, tangled hair or fur

Shaggydog

A type of dog characterized by its long, shaggy fur.

Shally

A diminutive form of the name 'Shalyn', often associated with peacefulness.

Shampus

A playful and succulent snack in dog culture

Shaw

A small grove or thicket

Shelbie

A variation of Shelby, meaning 'willow' or 'from the ledge estate'

Shelley

Clearing on a bank

Shep

A diminutive of 'shepherd', relating to a dog breed known for herding sheep.

Shera

A name derived from the word 'she' and often associated with strong female characters.

Sherlock

Derived from 'shire' and 'lock', meaning 'a meadow by the stream'.

Sherlock Bones

A combination of Sherlock, which refers to the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, and Bones, which suggests a connection to dogs and their playful nature.

Sherrie

A diminutive form of the name Sher, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear'.

Shimmer

To shine with a flickering or wavering light

Shining

Emit light or glow

Shortcake

A dessert made with strawberries and cream, often on a biscuit or sponge cake base.

Shrimpy

Small or little, often relating to shrimp

Shuga

Believed to be derived from the word for sugar, symbolizing sweetness.

Sidney

Wide Island

Sidy

Derived from multiple cultures, often considered a diminutive form of names like Sidney, associated with prosperity.

Silly

Playful or humorous

Silly Lilly

Playful and lively

Silverbelle

A name that evokes elegance and beauty, often associated with silver tones and grace

Simari

A unique name possibly derived from various cultural influences

Simmy

A playful and affectionate companion

Simy

A diminutive form of the name Simon or a playful version of the term for 'silly'

Sinley

A unique blend of 'Sin' meaning without and 'ley' suggesting meadow, implying a peaceful existence.

Sinny

A name often associated with brightness and cheerfulness.

Sir Barksalot

A humorous title suggesting someone who barks a lot

Sisko

A character from the science fiction series 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'.

Sissie

A diminutive form of the name 'Cecilia', which means 'blind'.

Sizzle

To make a hissing or bubbling sound when cooking

Ska

A genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s.

Skay

A variant of 'sky', often associated with freedom and openness

Skipper

The person in charge of a ship or boat

Skotty

A diminutive of Scott, which means 'from Scotland'.

Skye

Refers to the sky or heaven

Slater

One who slates or covers with slates

Slink

To move smoothly and quietly, often in a stealthy manner

Slinky

A toy that can move and ‘walk’ down stairs

Sloopie

A playful nickname or term of endearment

Sluggo

A playful and affectionate term often associated with being laid-back or relaxed

Smalls

A term used to describe something that is small in size.

Smile

An expression of happiness or pleasure

Smiles

A term indicating happiness or joy

Smitty

A diminutive form of Smith, meaning 'blacksmith'

Smokey

Referring to a gray color or smoke-like appearance

Smoki

Derived from 'smoke', often used to describe a smoky color or flavor

Smooches

A term of endearment often used to express affection

Snickerdoodle

A type of cookie made with cinnamon and sugar

Snickers

A brand of chocolate bar

Sniff

To inhale audibly through the nose

Sniffles

A sound made by sniffling, often indicating a cold or excitement

Sniffy Stardust

To sniff or smell something; the powdery residue of stars

Snippy

Sleek and quick in movement or action

Snoogi

An affectionate term often used to refer to a small, cuddly pet

Snoogle

A made-up word combining 'snooze' and 'snuggle', suggesting comfort and coziness

Snoop

To investigate or pry into something

Snoozer

A term used to describe a sleepy person or animal

Snowquest

A combination of 'snow' referring to the cold, white precipitation and 'quest' which signifies a journey or adventure.

Snowy Sam

Characterized by a snowy or white appearance.

Snowy Sue

Innocence and purity, often associated with snow.

Snuffie

A playful and affectionate term for a small dog

Snuggles

A term of endearment suggesting comfort and affection

Snuppy

A playful and affectionate companion

Solly

Variation of 'sol', meaning sun

Sonny

Derived from the word 'son', often used as a term of endearment.

Soot

A black powdery substance produced by burning organic matter.

Sparkie

A playful and energetic name often associated with brightness and liveliness

Sparkle

To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light

Sparkles

Something that shines brightly