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Choosing a baby name is hard business. If you are looking for a fantastic name with 3 syllables


Abigail, Abby
Meaning: Father’s Joy

Addison
Meaning: Child of Adam


Alabama

Meaning: A state in the southeast United States

Alanis
Meaning: Shining star

Alexis, Alex
Meaning: Helpful; pretty

Ally
Meaning: Pure heart

Aloha
Meaning: Love

Alpha
Meaning: As the fist letter of the Greek alphabet, Alpha is used to refer to “the first” and “the strongest”

Tip: A great female dog name for your first dog or a dog with a dominant personality.

Amber
Meaning: Gorgeous and golden

Tip: This is one of our favorite female dog names – perfect for a dog with a golden coat.

Angel
Meaning: Sweet; angelic

Anna, Annie
Meaning: Gracious

Tip: A sweet and simple name, easy to call out and easy for your dog to understand.
 
 

Annabelle
Meaning: Grace; favor

Apple
Meaning: A round, green, red or yellow edible fruit

Trivia: The name of actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter.

April
Meaning: Fourth month in the calendar year

Aqua
Meaning: Water

Tip: Many dogs love water…this may be the perfect name if your dog does too!

Ariel
Meaning: Heavenly singer

Movie Notable: The title character of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

Arizona

Meaning: A state in the southwest United States, bordering Mexico

Arrow

Tip: A great female dog name for a dog that’s slender and fast!

Ashley
Meaning: Woodland sprite

Asia
Meaning: Reborn

Aspen

Meaning: A type of tree; a town in central Colorado, famous for its ski resorts

Tip: An excellent female dog name for a dog who loves to play in the snow or who has a white coat.

Astra
Meaning: Star

Bagel
Meaning: A glazed, ring-shaped roll made of dough


Bahama
Meaning: Derived from “Bahamas”, a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean

Bali
Meaning: An exotic tropical island in the Pacific Ocean

Baylor
Meaning: Of the bay; water loving

Bella
Meaning: Beautiful

Tip: This two-syllable name is feminine and easy to call out, making it one of our favorite female dog names

Bess
Meaning: Form of Elizabeth

Bianca
Meaning: White

Bindi
Meaning: Beautiful serpent

Trivia: The name of Steve Irwin’s (The Crocodile Hunter) adorable daughter. Also one of our favorite female dog names.

Bingo

Trivia: A word in a popular children’s song… B-I-N-G-O.

Birdie
Meaning: Bird

 
Biscuit
Meaning: A cookie or cracker

Blaze
Meaning: A bright flame or fire

Tip: Does your dog have so much energy she’s practically on fire? If so, this may be the perfect name for her!

Bonita
Meaning: Pretty
 
 

Boots
Meaning: Footwear covering part or all of the leg

Tip: A great female dog name for a dog whose legs aren’t the same color as her body.

Brandy
Meaning: After dinner drink; fun-loving

Tip: Like Amber, this female dog name is perfect for a dog with a golden coat.

Bree
Meaning: Upbeat

Brenna
Meaning: Hill

Brinlee
Meaning: Sweetheart

Britney
Meaning: Form of “Brittany”

Trivia: Pop sensation Britney Spears started her career on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club

Brody
Meaning: Girl from the canal

Brooklyn
Meaning: Uncertain, possibly “broken land”

Bubbles
Meaning: Spheres of liquid filled with air or gas

Tip: If you’re looking for a fun, whimsical female dog name, this might be it!

Buffy
Meaning: Plains-dweller

TV Notable: The name of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s character, star of the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 

Bunny
Meaning: Little rabbit; bouncy

Buttercup
Meaning: A plant with glossy yellow flowers

Movie Notable: The name of the princess in The Princess Bride.

Caddie
Meaning: Person hired to carry a golfer’s clubs

Tip: Another female dog name that’s perfect for a golf fanatic’s dog.

Cairo

Meaning: Capital of Egypt

Caitlin
Meaning: Virginal

Calypso
Meaning: Sea nymph who held Odysseus captive

Tip: Love the Caribbean? This female dog name will remind you of the islands every time you call your dog.

Cameo
Meaning: Carved piece of jewelry

Camille, Cami
Meaning: Swift runner; great innocence

Candace
Meaning: Pure

Candy
Meaning: Form of Candace

Tip: Female dog names don’t get any sweeter than this!

Capri

Meaning: Island off the coast of Italy

Carla, Carlee
Meaning: Man

Cassidy
Meaning: Clever Girl

Chai
Meaning: Life-giving

Chanel
Meaning: Name of a French fashion house, named after Coco Chanel

Tip: A great female dog name for the fashion-conscious dog owner.
 
 

Charlotte
Meaning: Free man

Cherry
Meaning: Small, red fruit from a tree

Chili
Meaning: Hot and spicy


China

Meaning: A country in East Asia; translucent ceramic material used to make plates, cups etc.

Chloe
Meaning: Flowering

Cindy
Meaning: Moon goddess

Trivia: Cindy Crawford is an American supermodel, famous for her trademark mole.

Cleo
Meaning: From “Cleopatra” meaning “glory” and “father”

Tip: A female dog name fit for a queen!

Clover

Meaning: A distinct-smelling spice

Coco

Trivia: The nickname of a famous fashion designer, Coco Chanel, and the name of Courtney Cox’s daughter.

Connie
Meaning: Short for Constance

Cookie
Meaning: A small, flat crisp cake made of sweetened dough

Corona
Meaning: Crown; curved object

Trivia: A brand of top-selling beer, brewed in Mexico.

Cupcake

Meaning: a small cake baked in a cup-shaped mold

Trivia: This must be one ofStrawberry Shortcake’s favorite female dog names – it’s the name of her dog.

Daffodil

Meaning: A yellow and/or white spring flower.

Daisy
Meaning: The day’s eye

Tip: Fresh, feminine…one of our favorite female dog names.

Dakota

Trivia: Dakota Fanning is the star of many great kid’s movies including Charlotte’s Web and Dreamer. 

Dale
Meaning: Valley life

Dallas

Trivia: A city in North East Texas and the name of a hugely popular television series.

Tip: A great female dog name for a dog that’s as large as life!

Dana
Meaning: Bright gift of God

Danica, Dani
Meaning: Star of the morning

Trivia: Danica Patrick is an American racecar driver competing in the IndyCar series.

Darby
Meaning: A free woman

Darci, Darcy
Meaning: Dark

Dart
Meaning: To move swiftly from one place to another

Tip: A great female dog name for a dog who’s quick on her feet.

Dash
Meaning: Fast-moving
 
 

Della
Meaning: Kind

Delta
Meaning: Door; letter in the Greek alphabet

Destiny
Meaning: Fated

Tip: A great female dog name for a dog that you never sought out but found anyway.

Dior
Meaning: French fashion house named after Christian Dior

Dixie
Meaning: Southern girl

Trivia: The ‘Dixie Chicks’ are a popular country/rock music trio.

Dodie
Meaning: Short for ‘Dorothy’; beloved woman

Dolly

Meaning: A form of the word “doll”

Trivia: The name of Jennifer Aniston’s dog; also the name of county music singer and actress, Dolly Parton.

Dora
Meaning: Gift from God

Trivia: A hugely popular name with kids, thanks to Dora the Explorer.

Dory

Movie Notable: Dory is the endearing fish with “short-term memory loss” in Disney’s Finding Nemo.

Dot, Dotty
Meaning: Short for “Dorothy”

Ebony
Meaning: Ebony wood

Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog with a glossy, black coat.

Echo
Meaning: A repetition of sound caused by the reflection of sound waves

Eden
Meaning: Paradise of delights

Edie
Meaning: Prosperous in war

Ella
Meaning: Beautiful and fanciful

Elle
Meaning: She

Ellen
Meaning: Torch; bright light


 
Elsa
Meaning: My God is a vow; joyful

Trivia: The name of the lion in Joy Adamson’s 1960s memoir, Born Free. Pass the tissues please!
 
 

Ember
Meaning: A small piece of coal or wood in a dying fire

Emmy
Meaning: Rival

Trivia: Prestigious awards hosted by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Enya
Meaning: Fiery

Music Notable: Enya is Ireland’s best-selling solo music artist.

Erica
Meaning: Eternal ruler

Erin
Meaning: From Ireland

Eva
Meaning: Life

Eve
Meaning: Life

Trivia: The name of the first woman, according to the Bible.

Faith
Meaning: Faith; belief

Trivia: One of the three virtues: faith, hope and love.

Fancy
Meaning: Elaborate

Farrah
Meaning: Beautiful

TV Notable: Farrah Fawcett was one of the 

Fate
Meaning: Destined to be

Felicity
Meaning: Happy girl

Fifi
Meaning: Jazzy

Tip: When it comes to female dog names, this one is popular for poodles.

Fiji

Meaning: A nation of several hundred islands, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean
 
 

Fiona
Meaning: Fair, beautiful

Movie Notable: Name of the ogre princess starring in the Shrek movies.

Fleur
Meaning: Flower

Flora
Meaning: Flowering

Flossie
Meaning: Grows beautifully

Fluffy, Fluffles

Meaning: Covered with fluff; light and airy

Tip: A cute female dog name for a dog with lots of fur.

Friday
Meaning: Sixth day of the week – the start of the weekend

Tip: Every one loves Friday!

Frisky

Meaning: Lively, playful

Tip: The perfect female dog name for a happy, energetic dog.

Fuzzy

Meaning: Covered with fuzz; indistinct, blurred

Gabby
Meaning: From ‘Gabrielle’; devoted

Genie

Meaning: A magical, fiery spirit

Trivia: Aladdin found one of the most famous genies in the oil lamp.

Gina
Meaning: Short form of ‘Regina’, meaning ‘Queen’

Ginger
Meaning: A pungent, aromatic plant used to flavor food and beverages

Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog with a blond or auburn coat.


Ginny
Meaning: Maiden
 
 

Gita
Meaning: Song

Goldie
Meaning: Bright and golden girl

Tip: Does your dog have golden fur? If so, this may be the perfect name for her.

Grace, Gracie
Meaning: Graceful

Gypsy
Meaning: Adventurer

Hailey
Meaning: Natural; hay meadow

Halle
Meaning: Home ruler

Hannah
Meaning: Merciful; God-blessed

Happy
Meaning: Joyful

Trivia: Happy was one of the seven dwarves in Disney’s Snow White.

Harley
Meaning: Wild thing

Trivia: Harley Davidson is an American brand of heavyweight motorcycles.

Harmony
Meaning: In synchrony

Harper
Meaning: Musician; writer
 
 



Havana
Meaning: Capital of Cuba

Hazel
Meaning: Powerful

Trivia: A genus of nut-bearing trees and shrubs.

Heidi
Meaning: Noble; watchful

Trivia: Heidi is the title character of a children’s book written in 1880 by Swiss author, Johanna Spyri.

Hera
Meaning: Wife of the Greek God Zeus

Hilary
Meaning: Cheerful and outgoing

Holly
Meaning: A type of plant with red berries and a serrated leaf edge

Tip: Holly is usually associated with winter and Christmas.

Honey
Meaning: Substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers

Inca
Meaning: Ruler of the Incas; member of the Quechua living in Peru until the Spanish conquest

India
Meaning: A republic in South Asia

Indigo

Meaning: A deep, pink/blue color

Inky

Meaning: Of or resembling ink

Tip: A cute female dog name for a black dog on one with markings that resemble blotches of ink.

Iota
Meaning: A tiny quantity

Tip: A great female dog name for a petite dog.
 
 

Iris
Meaning: Bright; goddess of the rainbow

Isabel
Meaning: God-loving

Isis
Meaning: Egyptian goddess supreme of the moon and fertility

Tip: If you’re looking for exotic female dog names (or if your dog likes to howl at the moon), we think this name is pretty cool.

Ivy
Meaning: A climbing vine

Izzy

Meaning: Nickname for names with “iz” sound

TV Notable: The name of Kathryn Heigl’s characteron Grey’s Anatomy who likes to bake in times of crisis.

Jackie
Meaning: Short form of Jacqueline; supplanted

Jade
Meaning: A precious stone that is green in color

Jamaica

Meaning: An island nation in the Caribbean Sea

Java

Meaning: Slang for a cup of coffee

Tip: The perfect female dog name for a brown or black dog or a dog who seems just a little strung out!

Jazz, Jazzy
Meaning: A style of music 

Jelly

Meaning: A fruit preserve; a gelatinous substance

Tip: Tastes great with peanut butter.

Jess, Jessie
Meaning: God is gracious

Jetta
Meaning: Black gemstone

Tip: A great female dog name for a jet-black dog.

Jewel
Meaning: A precious stone

Jezebel
Meaning: Chaste; unmarried
 
 

Jinx, Jinxy
Meaning: Magic charm

Jodi
Meaning: Of Judea

Joely
Meaning: The Lord is God

Jolie
Meaning: Pretty

Josie
Meaning: He will enlarge

Jovi
Meaning: From Joviana meaning “Zeus”

Tip: A female dog name that’s well-suited to a “jovi-al’ dog.

Joy
Meaning: Jubilation; happiness

Juliet, Julie
Meaning: Down-bearded youth

Trivia: The young, female lead in Shakespeare’s tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.

Justice
Meaning: Just and fair
 
 

Kacey
Meaning: (form of Cassandra) she who entangles men

Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog who has a habit of entangling you in her leash!

Kai
Meaning: Ocean

Kalani
Meaning: The heavens; the chief

Kali
Meaning: Fierce; intense

Karma
Meaning: Effect of actions

Tip: A cool female dog name, but only for an obedient dog…you don’t want ‘bad Karma’ around you!

Katie
Meaning: Pure (form of Katherine)

Kay
Meaning: Pure (form of Katherine)

Keiko
Meaning: Blessed child

Movie Notable: Keiko is the killer whale who performed in the movie Free Willy.

Kentucky

Meaning: A state in the east central United States.

Trivia: Famous for the Kentucky Derby and Colonel Sanders’ Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Kenzie
Meaning: Handsome
 
 

Kia
Meaning: Short form of Kiana

Kiki
Meaning: Nickname for names beginning with “K”

Kim
Meaning: Regal hill

Kiona
Meaning: Brown mountain

Kitty
Meaning: Pure (nickname for Katherine)

Tip: Warning! This female dog name may confuse your doggy.

Kiwi

Meaning: A species of flightless birds, endemic to New Zealand; a type of fruit

Trivia: ‘Kiwi’ is a colloquial term used to refer to the people of New Zealand.

Koko
Meaning: A short form of various Japanese names

Trivia: Koko is a female gorilla who can communicate with more than 1,000 signs based on American Sign Language.

Kori
Meaning: God’s peace

Kylie
Meaning: Boomerang
 
 

Lacey
Meaning: Lace-like

Lady
Meaning: A female with grace and manners

Movie Notable: Name of the Cocker Spaniel in Disney’s classic, Lady and the Tramp.

Lara
Meaning: From the ancient city of Larisa

Lassie
Meaning: Young girl

Trivia: One of the most beloved animals on screen – Lassie could always be counted on to save the day!

Layla
Meaning: Dark beauty

Legend
Meaning: Any person/entity who stories are told or written about

Leona
Meaning: Lion

Lexi
Meaning: Defending men

Tip: A great, two-syllable female dog name – perfect for a protective dog.

Libby
Meaning: My God is a vow (from Elizabeth)
 
 

Lila
Meaning: Good

Lily 
Meaning: Lily – a type of flower

Tip: Sweet, feminine…one of our favorite female dog names.

Lola, Lolita
Meaning: Sorrows

Lolly
Meaning: A piece of candy; a treat

Lucky

Meaning: Having good luck; fortunate

Lucy
Meaning: Light

Trivia: Lucille Ball was one of America’s favorite stars, with memorable TV sitcoms such as I Love Lucy.

Lulu
Meaning: Precious

Lyric
Meaning: A style of poetry; words of a song

Macy
Meaning: Place of Maccius

Maggie
Meaning: Pearl (derived from ‘Margaret’)

Maisie
Meaning: Pearl (Gaelic form of ‘Margaret’)

Marcy
Meaning: From the god Mars

Marigold
Meaning: A plant with a yellow flower

Tip: This female dog name is great for a dog with a golden coat.

Marlow
Meaning: Drained lake

Marnie
Meaning: From the sea

Marvel
Meaning: Something that causes wonder and admiration

Trivia: Marvel Comics, a U.S. comic book company, counts Spiderman, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four among its roster of characters.

Matilda
Meaning: Powerful battler

Trivia: Matilda, a sweet five-year-old girl with psychokinetic powers, is the title character and heroine of a book by Roald Dahl.

Maxine
Meaning: Little Maximus; feminine form of the name ‘Max’

Meg
Meaning: Pearl (form of ‘Margaret’)

TV Notable: Meg Griffin is the daughter in the animated TV series Family Guy. If you’re a fan of the show, this may be your idea of a perfect female dog name!

Melody
Meaning: Musical sounds is appealing succession or arrangement
 
 

Mia
Meaning: My

Tip: Sweet, simple… another of our favorite female dog names.

Millie
Meaning: Labor; strength

Mimi
Meaning: Nickname for Mary, Maria and Miriam

Mindy
Meaning: Nickname for ‘Melinda’

Minnie
Meaning: Will; protection

Trivia: The most famous female mouse of all time – Disney’s Minnie Mouse!

Missy
Meaning: Honey bee (from ‘Melissa’)

Misty
Meaning: Hazy; light fog

Mitzi
Meaning: Nickname for ‘Maria’

Mocha

Meaning: A rich Arabian coffee, a chocolate color

Tip: A great female dog name for a dog with a rich, brown coat.

Molly
Meaning: Nickname for ‘Mary’

Muffin

Meaning: A cup-shaped bread or cake

Tip: An excellent female dog name if your dog is small and cute enough to eat!

Mugsy

Meaning: ‘Mug’ is a slang word referring to the face

Tip: This female dog name is a great choice if your dog has an especially cute or funny face.

Nana
Meaning: Grace; favor (form of ‘Anna’)

Trivia: Term often used to refer to a grandmother; also the name of the Newfoundland dog and nanny in Peter Pan.

Napa
Meaning: A city and county in northern California

Trivia: Napa Valley is famous for its wine production.

Nevada
Meaning: Covered in snow

Tip: A great female dog name for a dog with a white coat.

Niki, Nicky
Meaning: Victory of the people

Nina
Meaning: Mother

Noel
Meaning: Born on Christmas day

Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a dog born in December or received as a Christmas gift.
 
 

Noodle
Meaning: A narrow, ribbon-like strip of dried dough, usually made of flour, eggs, and water

Tip: This is one of our very favorite female dog names for a dog with a long body such as a Dachshund!

Nosey

Meaning: Prying or meddlesome

Tip: A fun female dog namefor a curious dog or one with a particularly prominent schnozzle.

Nova
Meaning: A star that becomes suddenly brighter

Nuzzle
Meaning: To burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc.

Nyla
Meaning: Champion

Olive
Meaning: An evergreen tree bearing fruit

Trivia: Popeye the Sailor’s sweetheart – Olive Oyl.

Omaha

Meaning: A member of Siouan Indians of northeastern Nebraska; a city in Nebraska on the Missouri River

Ona
Meaning: Grace; favor

Onyx

Meaning: A type of stone; black

Tip: A perfect female dog name for a dog with a shiny, jet-black coat.
 
 

Opal
Meaning: Jewel; gem

Oprah
Meaning: Young deer

Trivia: Oprah is amedia mogul and host of the highest-ranked talk show in television history. She also loves dogs.

Oreo

Trivia: Brand name of a popular treat made of sweet icing sandwiched between two round chocolate cookies.

Tip: This yummy female dog name is perfect for a Dalmatian or any other dog with a black and white coat.

Pandora
Meaning: A Gift

Trivia: In Greek mythology, Pandora was considered to be the first woman created by god.

Paris
Meaning: A city and the capital of France

Trivia: Paris was the Trojan prince who abducted Helen, and through this act, caused the Trojan War

Pasha
Meaning: A person of high rank

Paws
Meaning: The feet of an animal 

Peaches 
Meaning: Plural of peach, fruit

Tip: An excellent female dog name for a dog with a sandy or golden colored coat.

Pearl
Meaning: Jewel from the Sea

Penny
Meaning: Spunky

Pepper
Meaning: Spicy

Tip: A great female dog name for a dog with a ‘salt and pepper’ (black and white flecked) coat

Perdita
Meaning: Wanders away

Tip: Perdita is the female dog and mother in Disney’s version of the story One Hundred and One Dalmatians.

Petra
Meaning: Glamorous, Capable

Petal
Meaning: Leaf

Phoebe
Meaning: Bringing light

Pia
Meaning: Devout

Pinky, Pinkie
Meaning: Blushing
 
 

Piper
Meaning: Player of a pipe (flute)

Pippa
Meaning: Lover of horses

Tip: This is a perfect female dog name for a dog who spends a lot of time around horses.

Pita
Meaning: Comforting

Trivia: PITA is a computer abbreviation for “Pain In The Ass”

Pixie 
Meaning: Fairy or spite

Tip: A cute, whimsical female dog name.

Polly
Meaning: Devout; Joyous

Poppy
Meaning: Type of flower

Portia
Meaning: Pig

Posy
Meaning: A small flower

Powder
Meaning: Gentle; Light

Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a white dog

Presley
Meaning: From the priest’s field
Prima
Meaning: First; Fresh

Trivia: The term “prima donna” refers to a principal female singer in an opera company as well as a temperamental person

Primrose
Meaning: Rosy; Fragrant

Princess
Meaning: Royal daughter

Tip: When it comes to female dog names, this one is among the most popular.

Prissy
Meaning: Wise; Feminine; Short for Priscilla

Q-Tip
Meaning: A brand of cotton tipped swab

Tip: A humorous female dog name, perfect for a white dog or one with a fluffy head

Quanah

Meaning: Good smelling

Tip: If you are lucky enough to have a good smelling dog, keep her!

Quartz

Meaning: A mineral

Queenie

Meaning: Royal and dignified

Queso

Meaning: Cheese
 
 

Quinby

Meaning: Living like royalty

Quinn

Meaning: Intelligent; wise

Tip: This single syllable female dog name is an excellent choice for an Irish Setter.

Quintessa

Meaning: Essential goodness

Quipper
 
Quirky

Meaning: Peculiar behavior

Rachel

Meaning: Lamb

Raegan

Meaning: Little King/Queen

Rafa

Meaning: Joyful girl

Rafiki

Meaning: Friend

Tip: An unusual female dog name, yet fitting for a loyalfriend

Rain

Meaning: water that falls from the atmosphere

Raisin

Meaning: A dried grape

Tip: This female dog name is a great choice for a dog with wrinkles

Raksha

Meaning: To guard

Tip: An excellent female dog name for a good guard dog

Raquel

Meaning: Ewe

Movie notable: Raquel Welch is an actress who was popular during the 1960s and 1970s

Rasha

Meaning: Young gazelle

Raven

Meaning: Blackbird

Tip: An excellent female dog name for a dog with a black coat

Reba

Meaning: (from Rebecca) snare

Trivia: Reba McIntyre is a country singer

Rebekah, Rebecca

Meaning: Snare

Reese

Meaning: Running

Regina

Meaning: Queen

Tip: Female dog names don’t get much more regal than this!

Reiko

Meaning: Courteous Child
 
 

Rhapsody

Meaning: A joyful expression of feeling; an irregular musical or creative composition

Rhea

Meaning: Earthy; Strong

Rhianna, Riana

Meaning: Frisky

Rhonda

Meaning: Rose; woman from Rhodes

Rita

Meaning: Pearl

Rogue

Meaning: No longer obedient, belonging or controllable

Trivia: A fictional, female character in Marvel Comics’ X-men 

Romy

Meaning: Person from Rome

Rosa, Rose, Rosie

Meaning: Rose

Roxanne

Meaning: Star

Roz, Rozz, Rozzie

Meaning: (from ‘Rosalind’) weak; tender or soft horse

Ruby

Meaning: Precious red stone

Rumor 

Meaning: Gossip

Russia

Meaning: A former empire of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, settled by the Slavs

Ruth, Ruthie

Meaning: Friendly and young

Saba

Meaning: Morning Star

Sable

Meaning: Black

Tip: This Female Dog Name is perfect for a black dog

Sabrina

Meaning: From the boundary line

TV Notable: Sabrina the Teenage Witch is a comic book series published about a fictional teenage witch called Sabrina Spellman.

Sadie

Meaning: Princess; Charmer

Tip: This name is among the most popular female dog names

Saffron 

Meaning: The orange colored stigma from a crocus used to color and flavor food

Sage

Meaning: Wise; an herb

Sami, Sammy

Meaning: Listener

Sandi, Sandy

Meaning: Short form of Alexandra; Defender

Trivia: Little Orphan Annie’s dog was named Sandy

Sari

Meaning: Noble

Sasha 

Meaning: (form of Alexander) Defender of men

Sassy

Meaning: A Saxon girl; Flirtatious

Savannah

Meaning: Treeless plain; Barren

Scarlett

Meaning: Scarlet; bright red

Literary Notable: Scarlett O’Hara is the memorable protagonist from the 1936 novel, Gone with the Wind

Scout

Meaning: Observer

Literary Notable: Scout (Jean Louise “Scout” Finch) is the main character and narrator in the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird

Shakira

Meaning: Thankful

Trivia: Shakira is a popular singer/songwriter from Columbia

Shannon

Meaning: small, wise

Shanti

Meaning: Calm

Sheena

Meaning: Form of Jane

Shelby

Meaning: From the Ledge Estate
 
 

Shelley, Shelly

Meaning: From a meadow on the ledge; Form of Rachel

Shiloh

Meaning: Gifted by God

Sierra 

Meaning: Mountain

Skye, Sky

Meaning: Water giver

Sonja

Meaning: Bright woman

Sonnet

Meaning: A type of poem

Sonoma
Meaning: A town in Northern California’s wine producing region


Sonora

Meaning: A State in Northwest Mexico

Sophie, Sofie

Meaning: Wisdom; Intelligent

Spirit

Meaning: A supernatural being or entity

Spring

Meaning: One of the four seasons

Star, Starr

Meaning: A celestial body; a person who stands out as being exceptional

Stella

Meaning: Star

Storm

Meaning: Powerful

Suki

Meaning: Beloved

Summer

Meaning: One of the four seasons

Sunday

Meaning: A day of the week

Sunny

Meaning: Bright; Cheerful

Tip: This female dog name is a great choice for an energetic, happy dog.

Suzie 

Meaning: (short form of Susan) lily

Symphony

Meaning: Harmony

Tip: Got a howling noise-maker? If so, this female dog name might be perfect!

Tabitha

Meaning: Gazelle

Talia

Meaning: Blooming

Trivia: Talia was the Greek muse of comedy

Tallulah

Meaning: Running Water

Tammy

Meaning: Perfection

Tandy

Meaning: Strong

Tara

Meaning: Rocky Pinnacle

Tip: This two-syllable name is feminine and easy to pronounce, making it one of our favorite female dog names.

Tasha

Meaning: Born on Christmas Day

Tate, Tatum

Meaning: Cheerful

Taylor

Meaning: Tailor

Teagan

Meaning: Beautiful

Telltale

Meaning: Someone who gives warning or notice about something

Tip: Add a humorous twist to this female dog name by spelling it Telltail.

Tess, Tessa

Meaning: Fourth

Tip: Both versions of this name are feminine and easy to pronounce, placing them among our favorite female dog names.

Thea

Meaning: Gift from God

Tia

Meaning: Princess

Trivia: Tia was the sister of Egyptian Pharaoh, King Ramses
 
 

Tiara

Meaning: Crowned

Tic-Tac

Meaning: A repetitive sound; a brand of candy

Tip: A great choice if you’re looking for a fun, playful female dog name.

Tillie, Tilly

Meaning: Powerful in battle

Tinkerbell

Meaning: A fictional character from the 1911 novel Peter and Wendy

Tip: This is a great female dog name for a small breed, like as a Chihuahua.

Tipsy

Meaning: Slightly intoxicated or drunk

Tonka

Meaning: Great; Big

Tip: Another of our favorite female dog names – perfect for a large dog.

Tori

Meaning: (from Victoria) Victorious

Trista

Meaning: Sad; Melancholy

Trixie

Meaning: Bringer of joy; Happiness

Tuesday

Meaning: A day of the week

Tulsa

Meaning: A city in Oklahoma

Twilight 

Meaning: Early Evening

Tzippa

Meaning: Bird

Ujana

Meaning: Youth

Ula

Meaning: Sea Jewel/Little Bear

Ulani

Meaning: Cheerful

Ulyana

Meaning: Downy

Uma

Meaning: Nation

Trivia: Uma Thurman is an American actress, best known for her roles in Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill

Umay

Meaning: Hope

Umeko

Meaning: Plum Blossom Child

Ummi

Meaning: My mother
 
 

Unity

Meaning: Oneness; together

Upgrade

Meaning: To improve your situation or get a better thing

Ursa, Ursula

Meaning: Bear/Little bear

Tip: Both of these female dog names are perfect for a large, brown or black dog that’s built like a bear.

Urth

Meaning: synchronicity, fate

Usra

Meaning: Dawn

Utah

Meaning: People of the Mountain

Utara

Meaning: The North

Vacancy

Meaning: Emptiness; Unoccupied

Tip: Not the most flattering female dog name, but this might work for a not-too-bright dog!

Valentina

Meaning: Health

Valerie

Meaning: Healthy,Strong

Valeska

Meaning: (from the male name Vladislav) she who has glory, fame

Vanessa

Meaning: Butterfly

Vanity

Meaning: Pride in one’s appearance, qualities, abilities etc.

Tip: A female dog name that’s perfect for a dog who likes to stare in the mirror.

Vanna

Meaning: Golden Colored

TV Notable: Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White

Vasha

Meaning: Ruler

Vega

Meaning: Falling; Eagle

Vegas

Meaning: Falling Eagle

Trivia: Las Vegas, a city in Nevada, is known for its casinos

Velcro

Meaning: Hooked Velvet

Tip: This is one of our favorite female dog names, perfect for a dog who likes to ‘stick to you’.

Velika

Meaning: Great

Velvet

Meaning: Soft Fabric

Tip: This female dog name is a good choice for a dog with short, soft fur.
 
 

Venice

Meaning: Italian city

Ventura

Meaning: Good Fortune

Venus

Meaning: The Roman goddess of love and beauty; the second-closest planet to the sun

Veronica

Meaning: True image

Vespa

Meaning: Wasp; 

Trivia: Vespa is an Italian brand of motor scooters

Vicky, Victoria

Meaning: Triumphant

Vika

Meaning: From the Creek

Violet

Meaning: A purple blue flower

Virginia

Meaning: Chaste; virginal

Viva

Meaning: To live; exclamation of approval

Vivien, Vivian

Meaning: Lady of the Lake

Tip: An excellent female dog name for a dog who loves water.

Vixen

Meaning: Female Fox; Ill-tempered woman

Voodoo

Meaning: A polytheistic religion practiced by West Indians; Black magic

Waffles

Meaning: A thin, crisp battercake baked in a waffle iron

Tip: Best served with ice-cream (the waffles, not the dog)

Waikiki

Meaning: A famous beach in Oahu, part of Honolulu

Wanda

Meaning: Slender young tree

Waneta

Meaning: Shape-Shifter

Wednesday

Meaning: The fourth day of the week

Trivia: The name of the morbid daughter in The Addams Family

Welcome

Meaning: A welcome guest

Wendy

Meaning: Friend

Whisper

Meaning: Soft Voice

Whitney

Meaning: From the Island 

Whoopie

Meaning: An interjection used to indicate joy

Trivia: Actress and comedian Whoopie Goldberg made her film debut in the The Color Purple

Tip: An excellent female dog name for a happy, funny dog.
 
 

Widget

Meaning: Small mechanical device; a gadget

Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a small dog.

Wigwam

Meaning: A Native American dwelling

Wiki

Meaning: Quick

Trivia: Wikipedia is a collaborative website whose content can be edited by anyone who has access to it.

Wilda

Meaning: Untamed

Wilhelmina, Willa, Wilma

Meaning: Strong willed; protection

TV Notable: Fred Flintstone’s wife Wilma

Willow

Meaning: Type of Tree

TV Notable: Character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Willow Rosenberg

Winn

Trivia: Winn-Dixie is the name of the canine in the children’s book Because of Winn-Dixie

Winnie

Meaning: Friend

Trivia: Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear, is one of the best-loved children’s storybook characters.

Winona, Wynonna

Meaning: First born

Trivia: Actress, Winona Ryder; country singer Wynonna Judd

Winter

Meaning: One of the four seasons

Wisdom

Meaning: Scholarly knowledge or learning

Tip: A great female dog name for a smart dog.

Xalvadora

Meaning: Savior

Xanadu

Meaning: An idyllic, beautiful place

Trivia: Xanadu (Shangdu) was a historical city located in modern day Mongolia, built by Kublai Khan and visited by Marco Polo

Xandra, Xandy

Meaning: Defender of the people

Xenia

Meaning: Hospitable

Xia

Meaning: Glow of sunshine
 
 

Xiang

Meaning: Fragrant

Ximena

Meaning: To hear

Xiomara

Meaning: Ready for battle

Xolani

Meaning: Forgive

Xylia

Meaning: From the forest

Yahoo

Meaning: “a brute in human form,” 1726, from the race of brutish human creatures in Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels.”

Trivia: Search engine “Yahoo.com” was founded in 1994 and is one of the most visited websites in the world

Yamaha

Meaning: A Japanese company best known for electronics and motorbikes

Yamila

Meaning: Beautiful

Yara

Meaning: Small butterfly

Yasmin, Yasmine

Meaning: Jasmine flower

Notable: Baywatch actress Yasmine Bleeth

Yelana

Meaning: From Helen

Yellow

Meaning: The primary color between green and orange

Tip: This Female Dog Name is perfect for…well, you know, a yellow dog.
 
 

Yentl

Meaning: Noble Person

Trivia: Yentl was a play, later made into a film starring Barbara Streisand.

Yesterday

Meaning: The day preceding this day

Yodel

Meaning: A form of singing, most commonly linked to Swiss Mountaineers

Tip: A funny, playful name for a dog that likes to be heard.

Yoko

Meaning: Child

Notable: Artist and wife of John Lennon, Yoko Ono

Yolanda

Meaning: Violet Flower

Yoshi

Meaning: Respectful

Yo-Yo

Meaning: A toy

Tip: A fun, playful female dog name. 

Yummy, Yum-Yum

Meaning: To taste good

Yvette

Meaning: Yew

Zada

Meaning: Offspring

Zahara

Meaning: Flower, exquisite

Trivia: The name of one of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s daughters.

Zamora

Trivia: A city in Castile & Leon Spain

Zandra

Meaning: (short form of Alexandra) Defender of men

Tip: An excellent female dog name for a good guard dog.

Zanna

Meaning: Lily

Zara

Meaning: Shining; flower

Zasha

Meaning: Defender of the people

Zazu

Meaning: Movement

Movie Notable: The endearing Red-billed Hornbill in Disney’s The Lion King.

Zelda

Meaning: Warrior

Trivia: The Legend of Zelda is a Nintendo video game series.

Zen

Meaning: A school of Buddhism that asserts that enlightenment can be attained through meditation

Tip: Choose this female dog name if your dog helps you to chill out!

Zena

Meaning: Hospitable

Zephyra

Meaning: (from Zephyr) West wind
 
 

Zi

Meaning: Beautiful

Ziggy

Meaning: Form of Sigmund

Tip: This female dog name is cute and fun, perfect for a pooch who’s not too serious.

Zigzag

Meaning: To go from side to side

Tip: A cute name for a dog who’s always on the go…one of our favorite female dog names.

Zipper/Zippy

Meaning: Fastener; to move quickly

Tip: This female dog name is perfect for a speedy little dog.

Zita

Meaning: Seeker

Ziti

Meaning: Tube shaped pasta

Tip: A funny female dog name for a long, thin dog such as a Dachshund.

Ziva

Meaning: Brightness

Zoe/Zoey

Meaning: Life

Tip: Cool and easy to pronounce, these are two of our favorite female dog names!

Zola

Notable: Earth

Zora

Meaning: Dawn

Zsa Zsa

Meaning: Lily

Notable: Zsa Zsa Gobor is a Hungarian actress and socialite.

Zula

Meaning: Brilliant; Ahead

Zuma

Meaning: Lord frowns in anger

Trivia: Short form of Montezuma, fifth Aztec Emperor.

Zuri

Meaning: Beautiful