Dog Names Meaning Affection

418 names in this category, each with its meaning and background. See all meaning categories.

Accie

Admiral Snugglepaws

Agus

An Indonesian name, a variant of Bagus and a short form of Agustus

Akky

Almia

Amoroso

Italian nickname from amoroso, "amorous"

Anchy

Anik

From Sanskrit anīka, meaning "army" or "splendour".

Anni

A diminutive of Anna, used in Finnish, Estonian, German and Danish

Ashi

Avestan word for the Zoroastrian concept of Asha, "that which is attained."

Aspy

Atta

Recorded as a given name in Arabic, Akan and popular culture

Babalou

Babsi

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

Babsy

A feminine given name recorded in modern English

Babu

A term of endearment or affection, often used for a child or loved one

Baby

A common noun for a very young human being

Bacci

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

Baccio

Italian masculine given name, diminutive of Bartolomeo

Baci

Italian for kisses; also a Lao and Thai ritual, baci or basi

Bacio

Bacira

Bado

Recorded as a masculine given name in Old High German

Bae

Korean family name, also written 裵 or 裴; recorded as a given name in Korean

Bani

Recorded as a given name in Ancient Berber, Filipino and Biblical use

Bardy

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

Baz

Chiefly british diminutive of barry or basil

Bazio

Bazo

Bebbe

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

Bery

Beso

Short form of the Georgian name Besarion

Biccy

Biddie

A given name; also spelled Biddy.

Bidu

Billo

Bimka

Birdy

Recorded as a given name in english (feminine)

Bisou

French for kiss, from bise.

Blido

Bobik

Polish diminutive formed from bób, meaning broad bean, with the suffix -ik.

Bok

Bommi

A feminine given name recorded in Korean.

Boo Bear

Boo Boo

Boochi

Bossi

A diminutive form of 'boss', often used affectionately or jokingly.

Boubou

Bowy

Boysi

Bub

Recorded as a rare masculine given name in english

Bubby

A nickname

Bubi

Recorded as a masculine given name in German

Bubs

Buby

Buckey

Budd

From Old English Budda, a nickname of uncertain meaning

Buddie

A term of endearment for a friend or companion

Bumbito

Bunky

Bupsi

Butzi

A nickname of the German-Austrian designer Ferdinand Alexander Porsche

Cappy

Recorded as a rare feminine given name in english

Carino

Italian for 'darling' or 'cute'

Caroun

Not documented; recorded as an Armenian feminine given name

Casha

Cazan

A diminutive form in some cultures, often used for affection

Celli

An Italian surname

Cendie

Chachi

A term of endearment, often used in Latin American cultures.

Chacko

A Syriac Malayalam masculine given name and surname, a form of Jacob and James

Chaly

A variation of the name 'Charlie', often used as a term of endearment

Chandella

Checko

Cheechee

Chepita

Spanish diminutive form of Chepa, recorded as a feminine given name

Cheru

Recorded as a masculine given name in Amharic

Chibbi

Chibs

Chicca

Recorded as an italian feminine given name

Chouchou

A French term of endearment meaning 'favorite' or 'darling'

Chubs

Chumpy

A nickname; the sources checked record no other meaning

Chuy

Diminutive of Jesús

Cicco

A term of endearment in Italian meaning 'little one' or 'boy'

Cici

A given name recorded in English, Romanian and Georgian

Cildo

Cissy

Variant of Sissy

Cottie

Cuddle

Cuddly

Cupa

Cutey

CâLin

Dabsi

Dafi

Recorded as a masculine given name in Old Norse and Welsh

Dandi

Danka

Diminutive of Danijela, Daniela or Danuta

Dantie

Darlin

A term of endearment of Old English origin