Cool Dog Names

Hoshi

Star

Hotaka

A mountain peak in Japan, often associated with strength and stability

Hotaru

Firefly

Houdini

The name Houdini is associated with the famous magician and escape artist Harry Houdini.

Houndini

A playful combination of 'hound' and the escape artist 'Houdini', suggesting a clever or mischievous dog

Huckleberry

A sweet, dark blue or purple berry

Humphry

A variant of the name Humphrey, meaning 'peaceful warrior' or 'protector of peace'

Hux

A name derived from a Dutch word meaning 'hollow' or 'depression'.

Hydro

Related to water or fluid

Hylas

May refer to a mythological figure associated with Hercules.

Idris

The name Idris is of Arabic origin, meaning 'interpreter' or 'studious'.

Ilanna

A name of Hebrew origin meaning 'oak tree'.

Ilmo

Italian word for 'he' or 'him'

Imik

The name 'Imik' means 'little one' or 'young one' in Inuit.

Imperial

Related to an empire or emperor

Inali

Inuit name meaning 'the one who is rare' or 'the one who is precious'

Inca

Refers to the ancient civilization that inhabited Peru

Indigo

A deep blue color, often associated with the color of the night sky.

Inno

Derived from the Latin word meaning 'to innovate' or 'to renew'.

Inuk

A term meaning 'the owner of a house' in Inuit languages.

Issa

Derived from Arabic meaning 'Jesus' or 'Savior'.

Ivana

God is gracious

Iver

A name of Scandinavian origin meaning 'archer' or 'yew tree'

Ivon

A variant of the name Ivan, often associated with 'God is gracious'.

Jace

A form of the name Jason, which means 'to heal'

Jagger

A name of English origin that refers to a person who is a smooth talker or a professional thief.

Jaron

To be a descendant of the earth

Jarv

A name often thought to convey qualities of strength and resilience.

Jasper

Treasurer; bearer of treasure

Javier

The name Javier is derived from the Basque place name 'Xavier', meaning 'new house'.

Jerico

The name Jerico means 'city of the moon' or 'place of the moon'.

Jett

A modern name often associated with speed and jet travel.

Johann

God is gracious

Jolanda

A variant of the name Yolanda, meaning violet flower

Joschka

The name Joschka is often associated with the German name Joschua, which means ‘God is salvation’.

Joxer

Derived from the name of a character known for being a comedic sidekick.

Judah

Praised

Juniper

Refers to an evergreen shrub or tree with aromatic foliage and berries

Juno

Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth

Jupp

A cheerful or jovial person, often associated with joy

Kailani

Sea and sky

Kainoa

The sea and the ocean

Kaio

A form of the name 'Kai', which means 'sea' or 'ocean' in Hawaiian

Kairos

The right or opportune moment

Kalif

Successor to the Prophet in Islam; ruler

Kalliope

Beautiful voice

Kallisto

Most beautiful

Karlos

Derived from Charles, meaning free man

Karrol

A variation of Carol, meaning 'song of joy'.

Kasandra

Greek form of Cassandra, meaning 'shining upon man'

Kasper

Treasurer

Kastro

Fortress

Kazuki

Peaceful tree

Kea

A type of parrot native to New Zealand

Kegan

Descendant of the fire

Kekoa

Brave or bold in Hawaiian

Kento

Strong and healthy

Kev

A short form of the name Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'kind'

Kingston

King's town or estate

Kley

A name derived from the Old English word for clay

Klodo

Derived from the word meaning 'to gather' or 'to collect'.

Knightley

From the land of knights

Knut

Knot

Koda

The name Koda means 'friend' in Native American languages.

Kovo

A name inspired by a character from literature or culture, often associated with strength and resilience.

Kovu

Hooded or scarred

Kurt

A variant of the name 'Curtis', meaning polite or courteous

Kyber

A name derived from various meanings including the reference to the fictional cybernetic enhancement in popular culture

Kyjo

A playful spirit or energetic dog

Kyoto

Capital city of Japan

Lakota

Friend or ally

Lanai

A Hawaiian term meaning 'a porch' or 'a patio', typically referring to a space that blends indoor and outdoor living.

Lancelot

One who is invincible in battle, associated with bravery.

Landyn

A variation of the name Landon, meaning long hill

Laramie

The name of a city in Wyoming, often associated with the Laramie River.

Laser

A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification

Lava

Magma that reaches the earth's surface

Lavinia

Purity, or a woman who is pure

Legolas

A character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, known as a skilled archer and member of the Fellowship of the Ring

Leonard

Brave lion

Levi

Joined, attached

Lewis

Famous warrior

Liath

Means 'gray' or 'slate' in Irish

Lochlainn

Of the lakes

Loki

A Norse god associated with mischief and trickery.

Lonn

Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from old Norse meaning 'gift' or 'sacrifice'

Lorelai

A name of Germanic origin, associated with a famous rock near the Rhine River in Germany, connected to legends of a siren who lured sailors

Lovell

Little wolf

Lucien

Light

Lumiere

French for light

Lunetta

Little moon

Lupine

A flowering plant of the legume family

Luxor

A city in Egypt known for its ancient temples and monuments.

LéO

Lion in Portuguese and French

Macca

A friend or good companion

Macgyver

To make or repair something in an improvised way

Magenta

A color that lies between red and blue in the visible spectrum

Mako

A type of shark; can also refer to a quick or fast person.

Makya

A name derived from Native American origins, meaning 'the one who succeeds'.

Malachi

My messenger; angel