5 Letter Dog Names

3,814 names in this category, each with its meaning and background. See all letter count categories.

Aztec

Aztek

Derived from the Aztec civilization, representing strength and heritage

Azuki

The Japanese name for the adzuki bean, a red bean cultivated in East Asia

Azure

From the English word meaning "sky blue"

Babar

A male given name of Persian origin, from babr, "tiger"

Babsi

German diminutive of Barbara, formed with the suffix -i.

Babsy

A feminine given name recorded in modern English

Bacci

Italian word for kisses, often used as a term of endearment

Bacco

Italian for wine or drunkenness

Bacio

Bacon

Badar

No documented meaning in the sources checked

Badou

Baela

Bagel

A bread roll from Yiddish beygl, from the Jewish communities of Poland

Bagsy

Bahro

The name of a river in a fictional universe

Baila

Variant of Beyle

Baily

A variant of the surname Bailey; recorded as a rare English given name

Baker

From an english occupational surname, from old english bakere, "baker"

Bakko

Balco

Baldo

Short form of Old German names with the element bald, "bold, brave"

Baldr

Old Norse form of Balder, from an adjective meaning "brave".

Balko

A common name in Slavic countries.

Bally

A surname

Baloo

From Hindi भालू bhālū, meaning "bear"

Balou

Balta

A given name recorded in Lithuanian (rare, feminine) and Serbian (masculine); also a surname

Balto

The name Balto comes from the Siberian Yupik word meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be robust.'

Balvo

A diminutive of 'Balvion'.

Bambi

From Italian bambina, "young girl"

Bambo

A nickname, not documented as a given name

Bamse

A Swedish given name, recorded as rare and masculine

Bandi

A diminutive of Andrés

Bando

Recorded as a given name in Indigenous Australian and Old High German use

Banff

A town in Alberta, Canada, known for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Bango

Bangy

Banja

In Serbo-Croatian, a spa

Banny

Barak

Blessing or lightning in Hebrew

Bardy

A diminutive or affectionate form of the name 'Bard', often referring to a poet or storyteller.

Barex

Bargo

Baris

Barko

Recorded as a masculine given name in Russian

Barky

Baron

From the noble title, from Latin baro (baronis), "man, freeman"

Barri

A name of Irish origin meaning 'spear'

Barry

Anglicised form of the Irish name Barra, from Fionnbharr, "white head"

Baruk

Recorded as a masculine given name in Ethiopian

Barum

Basco

From the Latin vascone, meaning "basque"

Basha

A name or word with several unrelated uses, including an Ethiopian title and a Hebrew king

Basia

Polish diminutive of Barbara; also a Hebrew diminutive of Batyah.

Basil

From Greek Basileios, "royal, kingly", from basileus, "king"

Basja

Basko

A term used for a guard or protector in some cultures.

Basso

Italian surname; also appears in the names of a fashion label, a mountain, a church, a minor planet and a bicycle maker.

Basti

A diminutive form of Sebastian, which means 'venerable' or 'revered'.

Basty

Recorded as a masculine given name in Filipino

Batty

An English surname from Batte, a medieval form of Bartholomew

Batzi

Batzy

Bautz

A German surname

Bayas

Bayla

Recorded as a feminine given name in Yiddish and in modern American English

Bayou

A marshy outlet of a lake or river

Bazia

Bazio

Bazza

A diminutive form of Barry, meaning 'fair-headed' or 'spear'.

Beach

English word for the shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly

Beans

Beany

Bebbe

A term of endearment in Italian, often used for young girls or pets.

Becks

English short form, formed with the hypocoristic suffix -s

Beena

No documented meaning in the sources checked

Beggi

Beira

A Portuguese place name; also recorded as a feminine given name in literature.

Bekki

A diminutive of Rebecca

Belah

Belen

Spanish form of Bethlehem, from Spanish Belén.

Belia

Recorded as a feminine given name in Medieval Jewish, Dutch and other languages

Belis

Recorded as a rare feminine given name in Turkish

Belix

Bella

Beautiful or pretty in Italian

Bello

Possibly from Fula ballo, meaning "helper".

Bells

Bendo

Recorded as a feminine given name in African usage

Bendy

Recorded as a Danish masculine given name; no meaning is documented.

Bengo

Italian origin, often associated with the word 'good' or 'noble'.

Bengy

A masculine given name, usually a diminutive of Benjamin; also a surname

Benia

Recorded as a given name in Georgian, used for both men and women

Benko

A name derived from 'ben' which is often associated with 'good' or 'well' in several languages.

Benna

A feminine given name recorded in Danish and Scots

Benne

A North German and French surname; also an English name for the sesame plant.

Benno

A name of German origin meaning 'bear'.

Benny

Diminutive of benjamin or benedict

Benta

A name used in several cultures, often associated with 'blessing' or 'gift'