500+ Unique Dog Names Part 2
This is part 2 of our post on unique dog names; in this part, we will discuss dog names from the alphabet n to z. So, let’s dive in.
N
Nico: Derived from the Greek name Nikos, meaning “victory of the people.”
Nala: Meaning “gift” in Swahili.
Nova: Latin for “new” or “star.”
Noodle: A type of long, thin pasta.
Nellie: Diminutive of Eleanor or Helen, meaning “bright, shining one.”
Nash: English surname meaning “at the ash tree.”
Nutmeg: A spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree.
Nala: Meaning “gift” in Swahili.
Nero: Latin name meaning “black.”
Nia: Welsh name meaning “brightness” or “radiance.”
Nugget: A small, solid lump, especially of gold.
Navi: Short form of navigator, meaning “one who navigates.”
Noodle: A type of long, thin pasta.
Nike: Greek goddess of victory.
Neptune: Roman god of the sea.
Nigel: Derived from the Latin Nigellus, meaning “black.”
Naya: Derived from the Arabic name meaning “new.”
Nyx: In Greek mythology, Nyx is the primordial goddess of the night.
Nemo: Latin for “nobody,” famously used in the film “Finding Nemo.”
Nelly: Diminutive of Eleanor or Helen, meaning “bright, shining one.”
O
Oliver: Derived from the Old French name Olivier, meaning “olive tree.”
Oscar: Derived from the Old English name Osgar, meaning “god spear.”
Oreo: A type of sandwich cookie.
Otis: Derived from the Old English name Ode, meaning “wealth” or “fortune.”
Olive: From the name of the olive tree, a symbol of peace and prosperity.
Odin: Chief god in Norse mythology, associated with wisdom, war, and poetry.
Opal: A precious gemstone, often with iridescent hues.
Onyx: A type of black gemstone.
Ozzy: Diminutive of Oswald or Osborn, meaning “divine power” or “God’s bear.”
Ollie: Diminutive of Oliver, meaning “olive tree.”
Orion: In Greek mythology, a hunter pursuing the constellation Taurus.
Ophelia: Greek name meaning “help” or “serpentine.”
Oakley: English surname meaning “oak clearing.”
Odie: Short form of Odysseus, meaning “wrathful.”
Oberon: King of the fairies in medieval literature.
Ocean: The vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface.
Octavia: Feminine form of Octavius, meaning “eighth.”
Orchid: A type of flowering plant known for its beauty and variety.
Odyssey: A long and eventful journey, often marked by adventures and challenges.
Orca: A large predatory whale, also known as the killer whale.
P
Piper: Occupational surname for a player of the flute.
Penny: Diminutive of Penelope, meaning “weaver.”
Peanut: A small edible seed with a thin shell.
Pepper: A pungent spice made from dried and ground peppercorns.
Pablo: Spanish form of Paul, meaning “small” or “humble.”
Pearl: A smooth, rounded gem formed within the shells of certain mollusks.
Paisley: Patterned design originating from Persia.
Parker: Occupational surname for a park keeper.
Pippin: Diminutive of Philip, meaning “lover of horses.”
Poppy: A flowering plant known for its brightly colored petals.
Patches: Pieces of cloth sewn together to mend or decorate fabric.
Prince: A title of royalty, often the son of a king or queen.
Pippa: Diminutive of Philippa, meaning “lover of horses.”
Percy: Derived from the surname Percival, meaning “pierces the valley.”
Panda: A large bear-like mammal native to China.
Pansy: A type of colorful flowering plant.
Pedro: Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, meaning “rock” or “stone.”
Pancake: A thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked on a hot surface.
Q
Quincy: Derived from the Old French name “Quinci,” meaning “estate of the fifth son.”
Queenie: Diminutive of Queen, meaning “female ruler.”
Quattro: Italian for “four.”
Quest: A long or arduous search for something.
Quill: A pen made from a bird’s feather.
Quince: A fruit-bearing deciduous shrub.
Quinoa: A species of goosefoot, cultivated as a grain crop.
Quasar: An extremely luminous active galactic nucleus.
Quack: The characteristic sound made by a duck.
Quantum: The smallest amount of a physical quantity.
Quaker: A member of the Religious Society of Friends.
Quetzal: A colorful bird found in Central America.
Quincey: Variant of Quincy, meaning “estate of the fifth son.”
Quick: Moving fast or doing something in a short time.
Quillie: Diminutive of Quill, meaning “a small pen made from a bird’s feather.”
Quip: A witty remark or comment.
Quenby: Derived from the Old Norse name Kvinbiǫrg, meaning “woman’s castle” or “woman’s estate.”
Quartz: A hard mineral consisting of silicon dioxide.
R
Ruby: A precious red gemstone.
Rex: Latin for “king.”
Riley: Irish surname meaning “valiant.”
Rosie: Diminutive of Rose.
Rocky: English word name referring to rocks or stones.
Rufus: Latin for “red-haired.”
Roxy: Diminutive of Roxanne, meaning “dawn.”
Rusty: Referring to the reddish-brown color of iron oxide.
Remi: Short form of Remington.
Remy: Derived from the Latin name Remigius.
Roscoe: Derived from an English surname.
Rocco: Italian form of Roch.
River: A natural flowing watercourse.
Ranger: One who ranges.
Rascal: A mischievous or playful person or animal.
Raven: A large black bird known for its intelligence.
Reggie: Diminutive of Reginald or Regina.
Rolo: Short form of Roland or Rosalind.
Rocket: A cylindrical projectile propelled by a rocket engine.
Rambo: Derived from the surname of the protagonist in the “Rambo” film series.
S
Samson: Derived from the Hebrew name Shimshon, meaning “sun” or “man of the sun.”
Sophie: Derived from the Greek name Sophia.
Shadow: A dark area or shape.
Stella: Latin for “star.”
Scout: One who gathers information.
Sadie: Diminutive of Sarah, meaning “princess” in Hebrew.
Simba: Means “lion” in Swahili, popularized by the character in “The Lion King.”
Socks: A type of garment worn on the feet.
Sasha: Diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning “defender of the people.”
Sparky: Full of energy or vitality.
Sammy: Diminutive of Samuel or Samantha, meaning “heard of God” or “listener.”
Sunny: Full of sunshine or brightness.
Snoopy: Famous fictional beagle from the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles Schulz.
Scrappy: Full of fighting spirit.
Smokey: Covered or filled with smoke.
Shelby: Derived from the Old Norse name Skjǫldr, meaning “shield” or “protector.”
Sable: A species of marten.
Sirius: The brightest star in the night sky, often called the “Dog Star.”
Sugar: A sweet-tasting crystalline substance.
Sabrina: Derived from the Celtic name Habren.
T
Toby: Diminutive of Tobias, meaning “God is good” in Hebrew.
Tucker: Occupational surname for a cloth fuller or cleaner.
Teddy: Diminutive of Edward or Theodore.
Trixie: Diminutive of Beatrix.
Tyson: Derived from the Old French name Tison.
Tasha: Short form of Natasha.
Tigger: Fictional character from A.A.
Tilly: Diminutive of Matilda, meaning “strength in battle.”
Tank: A large container.
Tessa: Short form of Theresa.
Theo: Short form of Theodore.
Titan: In Greek mythology, the Titans were a race of powerful deities.
Tulip: A bulbous spring-flowering plant.
Tito: Short form of the Spanish name Alberto, meaning “noble” or “bright.”
Twix: Brand name for a candy bar.
Trudy: Diminutive of Gertrude.
Turbo: Pertaining to something that moves or progresses with great speed.
Taffy: A type of chewy candy.
Tessie: Diminutive of Theresa.
T-Bone: A type of steak cut from the short loin.
U
Ulysses: Latinized form of the Greek name Odysseus.
Uma: Hindu goddess of wisdom and the arts.
Uno: Italian for “one.”
Ursula: Latin diminutive of the word “Ursa,” meaning “she-bear.”
Usher: Occupational surname for an official.
Uzi: Short form of the Hebrew name Azariah.
Uri: Short form of Uriel.
Uggie: Diminutive of Ugo or Ugolino, meaning “mind” or “spirit.”
Unity: State of being united.
Umbra: Latin for “shadow.”
Utopia: An imagined place.
Umi: Japanese for “sea.”
Ulrich: Germanic name meaning “prosperous ruler.”
Ula: Scottish Gaelic form of the name Eulalia, meaning “well-spoken.”
Ugo: Italian form of Hugo, meaning “mind” or “spirit.”
Uly: Diminutive of Ulysses or Ulric, meaning “wolf ruler” or “youthful.”
Uffie: Diminutive of Ophelia, meaning “help” or “serpentine.”
V
Violet: A color name.
Victor: Latin name meaning “winner,”
Venus: In Roman mythology, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
Vera: Derived from the Russian word “vera,” meaning “faith.”
Vinny: Diminutive of Vincent.
Vixen: A female fox.
Vinnie: Variant of Vinny.
Velvet: A soft, luxurious fabric.
Vlad: Short form of Vladimir.
Valentina: Feminine form of Valentine.
Vance: Derived from the Old English word “fenn,” meaning “marsh” or “bog.”
Vega: The brightest star in the constellation Lyra.
Vito: Derived from the Latin word “vita,” meaning “life.”
Vesper: Latin for “evening.”
Vin: Short form of Vincent or Vincenzo, meaning “conqueror” or “victorious.”
Vivian: Derived from the Latin name Vivianus, meaning “alive.”
W
Winston: Derived from the Old English name Winestan, meaning “joy stone.”
Willow: A type of tree known for its slender branches and leaves.
Winnie: Short form of Winifred.
Watson: Derived from the Old English name Watt.
Waffles: A type of batter-based cake.
Wendy: A name coined by J.M. Barrie.
Wally: Diminutive of Walter.
Widget: A small gadget.
Wilma: Feminine form of William.
Wiley: Variant of Wylie.
Wrigley: Derived from the Old English word “wrigian.”
Wookie: Fictional species from the “Star Wars.”
Wednesday: The fourth day of the week.
Whisper: Speaking very softly or quietly.
Whiskers: The long, projecting hairs.
Wanda: “wanderer” or “shepherdess.”
X
Xander: Short form of Alexander, meaning “defender of the people.”
Xena: Feminine form of Xenon, meaning “foreign.”
Xylo: Short form of Xylon, meaning “wood” in Greek.
Xavi: Short form of Xavier.
Xara: Variant of Zara.
Xyla: Variant of Xylo.
Xanto: Derived from the Greek word “xanthos,” meaning “yellow” or “fair hair.”
Xenon: A chemical element.
Xyler: Variant of Tyler.
Xochi: Derived from Nahuatl xochitl, meaning “flower.”
Xochitl: Nahuatl name meaning “flower.”
Xing: Chinese surname meaning “star.”
Xolani: Zulu name meaning “peace.”
Xylophone: A musical instrument.
Y
Yoshi: Japanese name meaning “good luck” or “happiness.”
Yogi: A person who practices yoga, or a character from “Yogi Bear.”
Yara: Possibly derived from Arabic yara, meaning “small butterfly.”
Yoda: Fictional character from the “Star Wars.”
Yankee: A colloquial term for an American.
Yasmine: Variant of Jasmine.
Yuki: Japanese name meaning “happiness” or “snow.”
Yuri: Russian form of George, meaning “farmer.”
York: Derived from the Old English name Eoforwic, meaning “boar settlement.”
Yuma: Native American name meaning “son of the chief.”
Yarrow: A flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Yancy: Derived from the English surname, meaning “Englishman.”
Yazoo: Possibly derived from the Choctaw word “yashu,” meaning “to blow.”
Z
Zeus: The king of the gods in Greek mythology.
Zara: Of Arabic origin, meaning “princess” or “flower.”
Zorro: Spanish for “fox.”
Zuzu: Diminutive of Susan, meaning “lily” in Hebrew.
Zoey: Variant of Zoe, meaning “life” in Greek.
Zephyr: A gentle, mild breeze.
Zander: Short form of Alexander, meaning “defender of the people.”
Zuri: Swahili name meaning “beautiful.”
