NAMING YOUR SAMOYED

COMPILED BY

EMMA ALEXANDER

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

(1) LIST OF RUSSIAN AND OTHER EUROPEAN NAMES

(A) FEMALE

(B) MALE

(C) GENERIC

(2) NAMES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

(A) FEMALE

(B) MALE

(C) GENERIC

INTRODUCTION

To outsiders, it might seem like a strange phenomenon, but Samoyed owners are,

without question, a “breed” of their own. What do I mean by that? Well, it so happens

that many potential owners have enormous difficulty choosing a name for a new

Samoyed fur baby.

If you are going through that experience right now, or if you have done it in the past, you

will know all about those heart-burning and brain-numbing processes that go into

making a final decision.

Sometimes, I think it is worse than choosing a name for a new baby, because after all,

you know that the new baby is a “human” and often, new parents have the name

selection done well in advance. Occasionally, parents wait to be sure that their newborn

“looks” like a “Rebecca” or an “Emily”, or a “Michael” or “Robert”, but most times, they

have a simple choice worked out.

Why is it so hard for Sammy lovers to decide? I think it is because while they are

technically getting a “dog”, for them, it is much more than that. It will be a member of

their family and by the time it arrives, it is no longer a newborn, so it has a very obvious

size and shape – perhaps it is small and fine-boned with a delicate face, or a solid little

bear, but most importantly, by the time of the arrival, it will have a very distinct

appearance and personality.

There is no point choosing a “bear” name, only to find that the beautiful fur ball you get

is a delicate little princess. Even if you have had the good fortune to see the fluffy up

close on a few occasions, he or she may well change in the time prior to actual

collection or delivery.

Because of our location, each of our baby Sammies has been shipped to us. While the

first one had a beautiful, sweet, peaceful personality, the delivery of the second one

sure sent shock waves through the household. She was dynamite!

We had taken ages to decide on a name, and I had told the family that I wouldn’t get a

new fur baby until I had a name selected. I had contemplated “Mishka”, meaning “Bear”

in Russian, but had finally decided on a name that I created – “Saminka”, with the “Sam”

from Samoyed, obviously, and “Minka”, which we had been told at the time meant

“perfect and beautiful” in Russian.

As is the case with many names, there are different opinions as to their origin and

meaning, and it transpires that Minka is predominantly a Polish name meaning “strong-

willed”.

In the end, the created name worked fine. Strangely enough, Minka or Minky, as she

was mostly called, had an amazingly strong-willed personality coupled with a high

doggy IQ, and she had a huge impact on our family during her lifetime. (More about her

personality and adventures is included in my book, “The Ultimate Guide to Owning a

Samoyed”, available at www.thesamoyeddog.com.)

We had virtually settled on the name, “Mishka”, for our next furry family member, but

when she arrived, as I explained above, she looked exactly like a delicate little princess,

with a fine structure and a pretty little face.

She was nothing like a bear in anyone’s opinion, with the result that she was called

“Annabella”, with the knowledge that “Bella” means “beautiful” in Italian, and her Daddy

was Italian.

So, the naming process went on in our household, but I became aware that it is a big

decision for many Sammy owners, not just us. Keep in mind here that to all of us, our

furry family member is not really just a “dog”, so the usual dog names or even tongue-

in-cheek, amusing names are rarely, if ever, used. Has anyone seen a Samoyed called

“Rover” or “Deefer”? Probably not.

What makes choosing a Samoyed’s name even more tricky, is that while owners will

often use a human name, there are quite a few who want to select a name that has an

association with their origins, their beautiful, majestic appearance or their distinct

personality.

Our fourth Samoyed was named “Velvet” because of her stunning coat and you will find

many owners out there with Sammies that have unusual or unique names, often

associated with the Arctic region from which they originate.

What I have endeavoured to create for you here is a massive range of names, both

human and Samoyed-specific, which you can peruse at your leisure, knowing that when

that fur baby finally arrives, whether you are a first time Sammy Mama or Dad, or

getting another fur baby, you will have exactly the “right” name for him or her.

I have made a huge effort to source a large range of Russian and Northern European names for you because so many Sammy owners like the idea of using a name with those origins. As I said earlier, there are often differences of opinion regarding the origin, meaning and

spelling of names. This is often because they originated in some cases centuries ago in

ancient languages which have been modified substantially as they have passed through

different racial groups. If you discover a name, meaning or origin which you feel is

completely incorrect, please contact me so that future editions can be amended.

I hope you enjoy reading through the names as much as I have loved collecting them

and compiling them for you.

Sharing Sammy love always

Emma Alexander

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or to purchase my book, “The Ultimate Guide to Owning a Samoyed”,

you can go to: www.thesamoyeddog.com

RUSSIAN AND OTHER EUROPEAN NAMES - FEMALE

Name in Latin transliteration

Meaning (translation in English), if it exists

Country of origin or most common usage

Ada Noble, happy Germany

Agna Pure Greece

Alba From the City of Alba Catalonia

Alenushka Female name Russia

Alina Noble, kind Slovakia

Alisha Truth, noble Greece

Alka Young India

Alma Soul Italy

Anfisushka Unknown Russia

Annushka Variaiton of Anna Russia

Anysija Female name Unknown

Astra From the stars Greece

Astrid Unusual beauty and strength Scandinavia

Aurora Goddess of the dawn and another name for polar lights.

Greece

Ava Female name England

Bagira Female name Unknown

Bazhena God given Russia, Central Europe

Berta Intelligent Various

Bestla Mother of Odin Norway

Boleslava Form of Boleshaw Czech Republic, Russia

Borgilda Female name Scandinavia

Borislava Feminine form of Borislav Bulgaria, Servia, Russia

Broneslava Female name Lithuania

Byrjusa Female name Russia

Bystrya Female dog name - "fast", watchful Czech-Republic

Chaga Wound Portuguese

Chara Female name England

Dajna Name of a river, also female name Poland

Serdza Close to your heart Poland

Dara Compassionate Israel

Daryna Variation of Dariya Ukraine

Dashenka Female name Iran, Russia, Central Europe

Diva Divine Celtic

Dobravushka Name of folk dance group Russia

Dora Gift Greece

Dushenka Nice form of word «soul». Zulu

Dusya Female name, version of Nadia Russia, Arabia

Efrosyniya Modern form of Euphrosyne Greece

Elza Female name Germany, Hebrew

Erna Earnest Germany

Esenya Female name Ancient Russia

Eshka Punk Albania

Eva Giver of life Israel

Faina Possible from Phaenna Russia

Fedorushka Female name Russia, Central Europe

Frosenka Female name Russia, Central Europe

Frosya Abbrev of Yefrosinya Russia

Glafyra Beautiful, seductive figure in history Greece

Glashenka Female name Russia

Helga Pious Germany

Henrika Ruler of the home Germany

Ija Name of a river, also female name Bosnia

Ilga Long Lithuania

Ilma Resolute protector, feminine form of Wilhelm

Germany

Ilva Female name Latvia, Italy

Inga A hero's daughter Denmark

Ingeborga Female name Russia, Lithuania

Ingrid A meadow Scandinavia

Irisha Russian form of Irene Russia

Irma Complete one Germany

Iskra Sparky Slovenia

Jana Gift from God/ God is gracious Hebrew/Scandinavia

Janika God is gracious Slovakia

Juna June Bosnia

Juta Million Scandinavia

Katerina Pure Czech Republic

Katyusha From Katya or Katherine Russia

Klavdiya Feminine of Claudius Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria

Lada Goddess of love and fertility Slovakia

Ladonka Town in Russia Russia

Ladushka Version of Lada Russia

Lajma Luck Latvia, Lithuania

Lapulya Female dog name Haiti

Lapushka Female dog name Albania

Laska Very gentle. Good for a dog that likes people and cuddles

Poland

Lebedushka Very nice and «fluffy» form of swan. Albania

Lerka Form of Valeria Russian

Lilechka Female name Russia

Linda Pretty one Spain

Lizonka Variation of Elizabeth Russia

Lukeriya Light Various

Lusha Nickname for Luceria Russia

Lusya Pleasand and loving Russia

Lyubomila Female name Russia

Lyubonka Female name Russia

Lyudochka Female name Russia

Maja For dogs, often used for those born in May (Maj=May)

Various

Manyasha Female name Russia

Marfusha From legend, also name of rabbit that went into space

Russia

Marta Often used for those born in March (Mart=March)

Various

Marusya Bitter Russia

Marysha Literary character Russia

Mashenka Name from folk tale Russia

Matilda Strong in war France/Germany

Matrenushka Literary character Russia

Melaniya Literary character Russia

Milka Industrious Czech Republic

Miloslava Feminine of Miloslav Czech Republic

Milva Well-known singer Italy

Miroslava Tranquil Czech Republic

Mirusha Name of Waterfall Kosovo

Mlada Bride Croatia

Nadezhda Courage of a bear. Also means «hope».

Germany

Nahodka A find, also geographical place Slovakia

Najda Locate Slovenia

Nara Contented, happy Celtic, Greece

Nastasya Short form of Anastasiya Russia

Nastenka Bulletin or message board Czech Republic

Nastyusha Female name Russia

Natashenka Birthday, Form of Natasha and Natalya

Russia

Njusha Variation of Agnes Russia

Olga Holy Slovakia

Oljushka Nice form of name Olga Albania

Ovcha Female name for a dog made up from word «sheep»

Uzbekistan

Pelagejushka Female name Russia

Pereslava Female name Russia

Polya Female name Uzbekistan

Praskoveya Name of town Russia

Prekrasnaya Feya Stunning fairy Haiti, Catalan

Prekrasnaya Ledi Beautiful lady Lithuania

Proshka Male/ Female name Albania

Rada Glad Slovakia

Ragna Goddess or warrior Norway

Rogneda Historical character, name of Opera Scandinavia, Russia

Rostislava Fame, glory Czech Republic, Russia

Roza Rose Poland

Runa Secret love Norway

Ruslana Feminine of Ruslan Ukraine

Sara Princess Biblical

Sashenka Defender and helper of mankind Russia

Gerda Protected Germany

Sigrid A beautiful victory Norway

Sijanie Solntza Shining of the Sun Latvia, Poland

Silva Woodland maid Latin-America

Sinilga Female name Uzbekistan

Skazochnaya princessa Princess from a fairy-tale Slovakia

Slavushka Male/ Female name Albania

Snegurochka Character from Russian fairy tales Sweden

Snezhana Snow woman Russian

Snezhinka Snow flake (suitable for female) Hungary

Snezhnaja Radost Snowy Joy Slovenia, Czech Republic

Snezhnaya Koroleva Snow Queen Esperanto

Snezhnaya Veda Snowy Veda (Veda is a female name)

Turkey

Sobol Sable Poland, Czech Republic

Soboljushka Very nice and "fluffy" form of sable. Suitable for female.

Poland, Czech Republic

Sofushka Female name Russia

Sonja Wisdom Scandinavia

Stepanida Variation of Stephanie Russia

Stesha Crowned one Czech Republic

Svanhilda Swan battle Sweden

Svetlana Light Slovakia

Tamara Palm tree, symbolises beauty and fruitfulness

Hebrew

Tamilushka Female name Russia

Tanechka Variation of Tania Russia

Ulenka Female name Russia

Uljana Form of Juliana Russia, Estonia

Uljanushka Female name Russia

Ulma Female dog name Basque

Ulrika Universal ruler Germany

Uslada Town in Russia Russia

Valyusha Variation of Valentina Russia

Varenka Variation of Barbara Russia

Varvara Form of Barbara Russia, Greece, Central Europe

Vasenka Female name Russia

Vasilisa Feminine form of Basil Russia

Vega Star in Lyra constellation. Catalonia, orig Arabic

Verushka Faith, truth Russia, Czech Republic

Veya Female name Turkey

Vjuga snezhnaja Snow blizzard (suitable for female) Slovenia

Volna Female dog name that means "wave" Hungary

Yadviga Variation of Hedwig Poland

Yaromira Spring, favor Russia

Yaroslava Feminine form of Jaroslaw Russia, Ukraine

Zhenechka Noble Russia

Zhuchka Name for a female dog Slovakia

Zuhra Venus, star, beautiful Arabia

RUSSIAN AND OTHER EUROPEAN NAMES - MALE

Name in Latin transliteration

Meaning (translation in English), if it exists

Country of Origin or most common usage

Abrek Avenger Russia, Central Europe

Adash Namesake Albania

Agabek Male name Russia, Central Europe

Agdam Town in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Ahmet Turkish form of Ahmad Turkey

Akbar Greatest Africa

Aksaj River, Male name Russia

Aktash Village Kyrgystan

Alakej Male name Russia

Alaman Temple man Ancient Germany

Ajta Surname, TV News Channel Macedonia, India

Alek Defender of mankind, form of 'Alexander'

Russia

Altair Star in constellation "Aquila", "the flyer"

Portuguese

Alyosha Abbrev of Aleksey Russia

Amir Prince Arabia

Andryusha Male name Russia, Central Europe

Antipushka Male name Russia, Central Europe

Aragorn Noble, kingly - character in "The Lord of the Rings"

England

Ares Greek God of war Greece

Argos All seeing Greece

Arkasha Male name Russia

Arkell Surname England

Armas Beloved Finland

Arne Eagle Germany, Scandinavia

Balto "White", Also a legendary dog Latvia

Balu Various village names Central Europe

Barin Noble fighter Germany

Baron Title of Nobleman England, Europe

Belengar Male name France

Bim Male dog name England

Birger Help, save or rescue Scandinavia

Bjarne Modern form of Bjarni Scandinavia

Boleslav Male name, not really very much in use for people, but means «wolf»

Germany, Central Europe

Bogdan Given by God Central Europe

Borimir Character in "Lord of the Rings" England - Literature

Boris Short or wolf or snow leopard Northern Europe

Bujan Male dog name that is used for fast, active animals

Albania

Bulat Vaariation of Bolat Kazakhstan

Danila God will judge Hebrew

Dobry Male name meaning 'good' Poland

Dobrynya Male name meaning 'good' Central Europe

Dozor Qualities of a good guardian Slovakia

Egorushka Male name Russia

Erland Leader Scandinavia

Ermak Male name Russia

Esben God Scandinavia

Fedenka Male name Russia

Glebushka Male name Albania

Graf Surname, Nobleman Germany

Grisha Abbrev of Grigoriy Russia

Gunnar War, warrior Scandinavia

Ignatushka Male name Ukraine

Igor Russian form of Ingvar Northern Europe

Imir To play Ireland

Ingvar From Old Norse name meaning god, warrior

Scandinavia

Irkut Male dog name, also means inhabitant of Irkutsk

Russia

Ivanushka Male name - fairy tale Central Europe , Russia

Kai Fire Scotland

Kiryusha Consecrated to the Lord Greece, Russia

Kuchum Surname Russia

Kunak Name of town Iran

Kuzma Russian form of Cosmas Russia

Lavrusha Male name Russia, Ukraine

Lenne Orig German variation of Leonard Scandinavia

Loky Scandinavian male name Scandinavia

Lyubomir Bulgarian form of Lubomir Bulgaria

Makarushka Surname Central Europe

Maksimushka Male name Russia, Central Europe

Martynushka Male name Russia

Midgard The world - Old Norse Germany, Scandinavia

Miloslav From gracious, dear and glory Czech Republic, Slovakia

Mironushka Name of town Russia

Misha Abbrev for Russian Mikhail Russia

Morozko Character from Russian fairy tales Russia, Slovenia

Muhtar Elected head of a village Turkey

Nikolasha Male name Russia

Nikosha Male name Russia

Odin Highest of gods in Norse mythology Norse, England

Olaf Old Norse - Ancestor's descendent Northern Europe

Ostap Male name Ukraine

Osvald Scandinavian version of Oswald Scandinavia

Osyp Male name Central Europe

Parfenushka From Parfyon - male name Russia

Pavlusha Little Russia

Plut Wealth Greece, Germany, Europe

Pokoritel Male name Russia

Potapushka Male name Russia

Proshka Male/ Female name Albania

Radomir Happy, with greatness or peace Serbia, Russia, Bulgaria

Ragnar Version of Rayner Scandinavia

Ragnvald Modern form of Ragnvaldr Scandinavia

Roar Newer form of Hroarr Norway

Rolf Abbrev of Rudolf Germany, Scandinavia, England

Romashka Chamomile Uzbekistan

Savushka Surname, town Russia

Shaman Holy man America

Sharik Name for a male dog America

Slava Abbrev form of names with 'glory' Russia, Slovenia, Croatia

Slavushka Male/ Female name Central Europe

Svyatopolk Blessed people Russia

Taras From Taras, an Italian city Ukraine, Russia

Thor Thunder, strength, god of war Norse, Scandinavia

Tobol Male dog name Uzbekistan

Trofimushka Male name Albania

Ulf From Old Norse 'wolf' Scandinavia

Ulrik Scandinavian form of Ulrich Scandinavia

Umka A baby white bear in a cartoon. Also male name.

Russia

Urgal Fictional race in literature America

Urman Male name, town Ukraine

Vanyusha God's gift Russia

Velimir Great, peaceful world Croatia, Serbia

Velislav Male name, town Bulgaria

Venya Lovable India

Vladymyr Male name Russia, Central Europe

Vlastitel Vjugy Master of blizzard Bosnia, Lithuania

Voin Can do, able Finland

Volchok Male name Russia

Volgush Male dog name Afrikaans

Volkar Guard of the people Germany

Yaromir Medieval Slavic form of Jaromir - young, good, peaceful

Central Europe

Yaropolk Medieval Slavic form of Jaropelk Russia, Central Europe

Zaharushka Male name Russia

Zajchik Surname Russia, Ukraine

Zhuk Russian surname Russia

Zigvard Male name Scandinavia

RUSSIAN AND OTHER EUROPEAN NAMES - GENERIC Name in Latin transliteration

Meaning (translation in English), if it exists

Dusha Prirodi Soul of the nature

Akvilon Northern wind

Aldan Name of river

Altai Geographical region

Altair Star in constellation "Aquila", the flyer

Amazonka Amazon

Angelok Angel

Ares Greek God of war

Bajkal Name of a lake

Balto "White", Also a legendary dog

Balu Name of various villages

Barin Noble fighter

Baron Title of Nobleman

Bars Snow leopard

Barsyk Badger

Belaya noch White night

Belaya zima White winter

Belesy Whitish

Belka Squirrel

Beloe chudo White miracle

Beloe oblachko White cloud

Belosnezhka Snow White

Beluha Name of mountain

Bely Mishka White bear

Bely Volk White wolf

Belyj Ajsberg White Aisberg

Boginya Goddess

Borey Northern wind

Buran Blizzard

Burya Also blizzard

Byja Name of a river

Cassiopeia Cassiopeia (constellation)

Chaja Name of a river

Chajka Seagull

Charovnitza Fairy

Chemal Name of a river

Chereda chudes Way of miracles

Chinuk Warm wind

Chudodej Chukotky Wizard of Chukotka

Desna Leader

Dorogusha Treasure

Druzhok Friend

Dvina Name of a river

Dymka Fog

Dymok Smokey

Elbrus Name of mountain

Elka Type of a tree

Enisej Name of a river

Everest Name of mountain

Garmoniya Harmony

Golubka Nice name for female pigeon. Also used frequently to call your beloved.

Golubushka Sweety'. Literal translation - sweet form of word 'pigeon'

Gospozha Metelitza Lady Snowstorm

Graf Surname, Nobleman

Grom Thunderstorm

Grozny Threatening

Holod Cold

Hrabroe Serdce Brave heart

Hurta Strong wind

Ija Name of a river, also female name

Inej Hoarfrost

Inja Name of a river

Iskorka Sparkle

Iskustnica Mistress (positive meaning - someone who can do whatever)

Jamal Geographical region

Jugra Geographical region

Kajuh Name of mountain

Kama Name of a river

Karat Carate

Katun Name of a river

Kazbek Name of mountain

Knjaz Vetrov King of Winds

Knopka Button

Kolokolchik Bell

Koroleva snegov Queen of snow

Krasa Zimy Beauty of winter

Kukla Doll

Kuksha Type of a bird in Taiga

Kvennik Snow flake

Laskovoe oblako Gentle cloud

Laskovyj Inej Gentle frost

Lavina Avalanche

Ldynka Also icy

Lebed Belaya White swan

Lebedushka Very nice and «fluffy» form of swan. Suitable for female.

Ledjanoj Uzor Icy picture

Ledyshka Icy

Legenda ldov Legend of ice

Leshyj Character from Russian legends that lives in woods

Ljubimchik Most beloved

Ljuty Desperate

Lypa Type of a tree

Lysa Fox, but also can mean smart

Malyshka Baby

Melok Choke

Milashka Sweety

Mily Mishka Sweet Mishka (or sweet bear)

Mishka Teddy bear (Russian), Mouse (Bulgarian), Also Russian version of Michael

Mlechny put Milky Way

Mstislavushka Male/ Female name

Myshka Mouse (Russian)

Nahodka A find, also geographical place

Nanuk Polar bear

Nasha Dusha Our soul

Nerpa Seal

Nochka Night

Norka Mink

Nylas Ice

Nympha Nymph

Orlan Eagle

Pamir Name of mountain

Pchelka Bee

Pesnya Song

Polnoch Midnight

Porosha Slightly snowing

Prekrasnaya Feya Stunning fairy

Prekrasnaya Ledi Beautiful lady

Prekrasnaya ulybka Perfect smile

Pulka Bullet

Pushynka Fluffy

Pyhta Type of a tree

Radonezh Name of old Russian village, associated with Orthodox Christianity

Ropak Ice

Roskoshnaya raduga Stunning rainbow

Sagany Desperate

Sajan Geographical region

Sedoy Grey-haired

Selenga Name of a river

Serebrjanny svet Silver light

Serenada severa Serenade of north

Serenada vetra Serenade of wind

Sever North

Severnaya dolina North valley

Severnaya Skazka Northern fairy tale

Severnaya Strela North arrow

Severnaya Zvezda Northern star (Polar star)

Severny luch Beam of north

Severny talisman Northern maskot

Severny Veter Northern wind

Shaman Holy man

Shtorm Storm

Siberya Imaginary name made up from Siberia

Sijanie Solntza Shining of the Sun

Sinij Inej Blue frost

Skazka Fairy tale

Snezhinka Snow flake (suitable for female)

Snezhnaja Radost Snowy Joy

Snezhnaya Koroleva Snow Queen

Snezhnaya Veda Snowy Veda (Veda is a female name)

Snezhnoe tango Snowy tango

Snezhny Angel Snow angel

Snezhny bars Snow leopard

Snezhny Drakon Snow Dragon

Snezhnye Sumerki Snowy sundown

Snezhok Snowball

Sobol Sable

Soboljushka Very nice and «fluffy» form of sable. Suitable for female.

Sojka Type of a bird in Taiga

Solnyshko Sunny

Strelka Arrow

Taezhnoe tango Tango in Taiga

Taeznhyj Rassvet Sunrise in Taiga

Tajfun Strong wind

Tajmyr Geographical region

Tajna Mystery

Thor Like a Nordic God

Tikaani Wolf

Tradiciya Tundry Tundra tradition

Tuchka Cloud

Tuman Fog

Tunguska Geographical region and a river

Tungusskaya tajna Tungus secret

Tzyganka Gipsy

Uda Name of a river

Ulva Wolf

Ural Geographical region

Uvertjura purgi Overture of snowstorm

Veliky Vozhd Great Leader

Venez udachi Wreath of good luck

Verba Type of a tree

Vernyj Faithful

Vernyj Drug Loyal friend

Vershina uspeha Top of success

Vesna Rusy Spring of Russia

Vestnica schastja Someone who brings good news

Veter nadezhdy Wind of hope

Viking Early Scandinavian pirate

Vjuga snezhnaja Snow blizzard (suitable for female)

Vladyka ledjanyh gor Master of icy mountains

Vlastitel Vjugy Master of blizzard

Volga velichavaya Great Volga

Volshebnaya Zima Magic winter

Volshebnica Vesna Miraculous spring

Vozhak severa Leader of north

Zajchik Nice form of word «hare». Suitable for male.

Zeja Name of a river

Zhelna Type of a bird in Taiga

Zigvard Male name

Zimnaya ariya Winter aria

Zimnee Utro Winter morning

Zorka Early morning

Zorky bars Sharp-sighted leopard

Zvezda Star

Zvezdochka Fluffy form of word 'star'

Zvonochek Bell

NAMES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES - FEMALE

Aimee Beloved friend France

Akira Anchor Scotland

Amariah Given by God Israel

Ana Grace Spain, Hebrew

Angelique Angelic France

Anja/Anya Grace of God Russia

Anoona Perfect India

Arabelle Beautiful eagle Germany

Aria Melody Italy

Arial Vigorous Wales

Arian Silver, from Arion, mythological magic horse - M/F

Greece

Ariana Silver Wales

Arusha City in Tanzania Tanzania

Astoria Port in US, founded by John Jacob Astor

America

Bambi Little child, bambino - M/F Italy

Bayley/Bailey Steward - M/F France, England

Bayleigh Variant of above England

Belle Beautiful France

Bindi Australian Australia

Buli Misty (from Nebulia) Latin-America

Caitlin/Kaitlin Pure Ireland

Chantelle/Chantal Orig from 'stone' but since assoc with French 'song'

France, England. Holland

Charlotta/Charlotte Feminine France

Cherry name of a fruit England

Cheyenne North American Indian tribe of the Great Plains

Native American

Cinders Sun child Hebrew

Cleo (Clio) To praise Greece

Cora Seething pool - (Scottish), maiden (English)

Scotland, England

Dakota Friend, ally - M/F Native American

Dallas From the waterfall, wise - M/F

Scotland, Gaelic

Danica/Danika From Slav word for morning star, Venus

Central Europe, England

Darika Maiden India

Demelza Fortified - a Cornish place England

Eliska (Liska) Truthful Czech-Republic

Elke Noble, kind Germany

Emiko Blessed, beautiful child Japan

Eska Female vocalist United Kingdom

Frederica Peaceful ruler - feminine form of Frederic

Germany

Greta Pearl Germany

Hallie Clearing of hay England

Holly From the plant name England

Jara Rock-rose (Spanish), also Slovakian meaning "anc"

Spain, Slovakia

Jaya Goddess India

Jolie Pretty France

Juliska Youthful Hungary

Katya Pure Russia

Kay/Kayla Pure, keeper of the keys Old England

Kayleigh Warrior - variation of Kay/Kayla

Scotland

Kersi Independent, assertive - M/F India

Kia Hill Africa

Kiah From the beautiful place Australia

Kika Precious gift, from Ekika America

Kira Dark lady Ireland

Kora Companion Australia

Krystal Clear brillian glass America

Kundanika Golden girl India

Kiara Singing duo England

Lakeisha (Keisha) Joyful, happy England

Lakia Treasure arabia

Leto Hidden, forgotten (mythology)

Greece

Lexi Protector of mankind Greece

Lexus Short form of Alexus - luxury car by Toyota

Latin

Lina Light Italy

Lira Harp Latin-America

Lola Sorrowful - Orig. Spanish "Dolores"

spain

Luna The moon Latin

Lusa Story character - black bear Unknown

Malaika (Laika) Angel Africa

Mallow By the River Allo - M/F Ireland

Marcella Warring france

Marcelline Warring Latin-America

Marigold (Mari) Flower England

Maru Gentle New Zealand

Marvella/Marvelle Miracle France

Marzia Martial - M-F Latin-America

Masha Bitter Russia

Melvina Armoured chief, smooth brow, handmaiden

Ireland, Gaelic, Celtic

Mia Mine - also from Maria in Italian

Biblical, Italy

Miki Flower stalk Japan

Mikki three trees together - Feminine version of Mickey

Japan, England

Millie Mild strength - from Mildred England, America

Mindi Abbreviation of Melinda England

Minka Strong, resolute Germany

Miranda Admirable Spain

Miree Historic surname England

Mireia Female name, Spanish swimmer

Spain

Mirette/Miretta Child's story book character France

Misty Covered with mist, dew England

Nada Hope Slovakia

Nakia Pure, faithful Egypt

Nala Tanzanian queen, successful

African American

Nevada State in United States - M/F America

Nikita Victorious - M/F slovakia

Olga Holy slovakia

Paisley Teardrop - M/F ireland

Pandora Gifted Greece

Pasha To pass over, born at Easter - M/F

Greece

Pavia Italian City - M/F Italy

Pazia Golden Hebrew

Pippa Lover of horses Italy

Pirette Surname of Belgian comedian - Pretty name but usually M

Belgium

Piretta Pretty name but usually car and surname - M/F

Chile

Poloma Bow Native American

Rayna Queen Poland

Samelle/Samella God heard Hebrew, Greece

Samina Wife of Ancaeus Latin-America

Samira Entertaining Arabia

Samona Company names - Canada, Uganda

Canada, Uganda

Sara Princess Biblical

Sarika Parrot - Indian India

Sarki Chief - M/F Africa

Sasha Defender of mankind England

Saskia Protector of mankind Slovakia

Satsuki Japanese name for month of May

Japan

Savannah From the open plain Spain

Scarlett Red - Famous movie character

England, America

Shandra From Sandra Africa

Shay (Shae) Gift - M/F Ireland

Shiloh Peaceful - M/F Israel

Sia Moving help Israel

Sierra Dark, female version of Ciaran

Ireland

Sky Sky - Orig. America America

Skye From the Isle of Skye Ireland

Smerna Greek city Greece

Smyrna Ancient Greek city - old spelling

Greece

Takoda Friend fo everyone - M in tribe, F otherwise

Native American

Tamiera Variation of Tamara Unknown

Tana Fairy queen Slovakia

Tarika Star - Indian India

Tasha Born at Christmas Greece

Tikaani Story characters - including female polar bear - can be M also

Unknown

Tika/Tikka Ornament/mark on the forehead

India

Tyler Tile maker - M/F England

Virika Brave one India

Willow Slender, graceful, from the willow tree

England

Yuki Snow - M/F Japan

Zia Wheat Latin-America

Zuri White and lovely France

NAMES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES - MALE

Alexi Helper, variation of Alexander England

Alfred Counsellor England

Archie True and bold Scotland

Arian Silver, derived from Arion, mythological magic horse - M/F

Greece

Armani Italian fashion designer Italy

Aron Form of 'Aaron'

Poland, Croatia, Scandinavia

Astor From surname, 'Hawk" England

Balto Name of famous Husky sled dog in US

America

Bambi Little child, bambino Italy

Bayley/Bailey Steward - Orig French, English - M/F France, England

Boris Warrior Slovakia

Bronson Son of Brown England

Dakota Friend, ally - M/F Native American

Dallas From the waterfall, wise - M/F Scotland, Gaelic

Dante Everlasting - Various origins Italy, Spain, Jamaica

Denton Happy home England

Dexter From surname "dyer" - (English), "flexible" (Latin-American)

England, Latin-America

Fabio Bean farmer Various

Faisal Strong Arabia

Finley/Finlay Fair hero Gaelic

Freddie Peaceful ruler - abbrev of Frederic Germany

Hachiko Japanese Akita dog loyal long after owner's death

Japan

Igor Heroic warrior Scandinavia

Ivan Gift from God Hebrew

Jake Abbreviation of Jacob England

Jared Down to earth Israel

Jasper Semi-precious stone England

Kai Fire - Scottish Scotland

Kaidan Spirit of battle England

Kaiser Emperor, leader Germany

Kato Good judgment Latin-America

Kersi Independent, assertive - M/F India

Koda Last born, mother's pet Africa

Kodi Character from X-Men America

Kumar Lord Shiva India

Legend Traditional story from a group of people

Latin

Leon Lion France

Lincoln From the settlement by the pool Celtic

Loki Mythical God of mischief and destruction

Scandinavia

Luca/Luka Bringer of light Italy

Mack Son of… Scotland, Ireland

Mallow By the River Allo - M/F Ireland

Marzia Martial (Latin-American), Italian for 'Marcia' - M/F

Latin-America, Italy

Max Greatest - Abbrev for Maxwell, Maxim, Maximilian

Various

Mersha Ethiopian reformer and pioneer Ethiopia

Miko Form of Michael who is like God Slovakia

Motza A lot of money - Australian slang Australia

Nevada State in United States - M/F America

Nico/Nikko Short form of Nicholas Various

Nikita Victorious - M/F Slovakia

Nikko Various - daylight, of the Lord, Abbrev of Nicholas

Various

Olivier From the olive tree France

Oskar/Oska Jumping fighter Celtic, Ireland

Paisley Teardrop - M/F Ireland

Pasha To pass over, born at Easter - M/F Greece

Pavao/Pavo Small Croatia

Pavia Italian city - M/F Italy

Pippin Name of a king France

Pirette Belgian comedian Belgium

Piretta Car and surname Chile

Polo Alligator Africa

Pookie Story book character America

Ramon Wise, mighty protector Spain

Rayner Counsel, mighty army - German, English

Germany, England

Remy Rower France

Rocket Space capsule Italy

Samson Biblical hero with exceptional strength

Biblical

Sarki Chief - M/F Africa

Shay (Shae) Gift - M/F Ireland

Shiloh Peaceful - M/F Israel

Simba Lion from "The Lion King" Africa

Sirius Dog star Greece

Slav Short version of many names Northern Europe

Stefan Crown or garland Northern Europe

Takoda Friend to everyone - M in tribe, F otherwise

Native American

Tate Brings happiness England

Ted/Teddy Divine gift - Orig English - abbrev for Edward, also associated with teddy bear

England

Teemu Well-known Finnish athlete Finland

Thor Thunder Scandinavia

Timo Honors God - derived from Timothy Spain

Titan Strong and successful - Greek mythology

Greece

Toivo Popular male name Estonia, Finland

Tristan Tumult, outcry - Knight of the Round Table

Celtic

Tundra Area associated with Arctic Russia

Tyler Tile maker - M/F England

Tyrone Young soldier Ireland

Yuki Snow - M/F Japan

Yukon Territory in Canada Canada

Yuri Various meanings and origins - lily, farmer

Japan, Greece, Russia

Zak Abbrev of Zachariah Hebrew

Zeus Powerful one Greece

NAMES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES - GENERIC

Akita National dog of Japan Japan

Alakai Wilderness area in Hawaii Hawaii

Arctic Located near North Pole Latin

Arian Silver, derived from Arion, mythological magic horse - M/F

Greece

Bear Large, fur-covered animal Germany

Blizzard Heavy snowstorm America

Dakota Friend, ally, Native American America

Dallas From the waterfall, wise Scotland, Gaelic

Casper Royal - (Also from cartoon - the friendly ghost)

Germany

Esky Container for cold items in Australia

Australia

Frisk/Frisky Lively, energetic England

Ghost Soul of a dead person England

Haika Could be from large white garment Africa

Iko No known meaning Unknown

Kimba From cartoon - the white lion Japan

Kodi Character from X-Men America

Legend Traditional story from a group of people

Latin

Loki Mythical God of mischief and destruction

Scandinavia

Meiko Dishwasher brand name, name of US singer

Germany

Misty Covered with mist, dew England

Mochi Japanese rice cake Japan

Nevada State in United States America

Paisley Teardrop Ireland

Pavia Italian city Italy

Rocket Space capsule Italy

Sarki Chief Africa

Sedona City in Arizona America

Simba Lion from "The Lion King" Africa

Siri Language technology for devices America

Sirius Dog star Greece

Smirnoff Brand of Vodka Russia

Snow ice crystal flakes Old England

Snowball Ball of snow Old England

Spirit Vital principle of life in humans Old England

Tundra Area associated with Arctic Russia

Winter The season America

Yukon Territory in Canada Canada

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