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