Dog Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore dog names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Beta (BAY-tuh)

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boy indian male masculine greek-indian indian-greek baby

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Inu (EE-noo)

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cute girl manga white dog female playful

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Rex (reks)

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english baby male masculine latin boy dog

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Rover (RO-vur)

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masculine boy baby male pet popular dog

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Toller (TAH-lu0259r)

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Kamatchidevi (kuh-muh-chi-deh-vee)

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Surjot (sir-jot)

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Yekaterina (ye-kah-teh-ree-nah)

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Virati (vih-RAH-tee)

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Vivith (VIH-vith)

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Gangaaraam (Guhng-uh-rahm)

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Taee (Tay-ee)

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Peshora (puh-SOH-ruh)

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Shantanik (shan-ta-neek)

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Shravasti (shrah-vah-stee)

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Jael (JAY-əl)

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Giridhar (giri-dhar)