ABBA - Swedish Abba, one of most successful pop groups of the 1970's.

ABBERDEEN - City in Scotland

ACAPULCO - Resort city in Mexico.

ACE

ACHILLES- The hero of Homer's lliad

ACCORD - Medium-sized car by Honda.

ADA - Prosperous and joyful.

ADELE - From Adelaide - Noble and kind

ADMIRAL - Commander in chief of a fleet of ships.

ADONIS - Greek mythology youth

ADRIATIC - This offshoot of the Mediterranean Sea is known for its connection to the main port of Venice, Italy. It could be a good name for a Italian Greyhound or Maltese

AGATHA - one of impeccable virtue

AGNI - Hindu god of fire.

AGRO - Short for aggressive, to behave in a hostile fashion

AIKO - Love

AJAX - Eagle

AKIRA - "Brightness" in Japanese. Pronounced A-Kee-Da in English, a logical name for an Akita

ALABAMA - State, USA

ALADDIN - Servant of Allah.

ALBINO - A person or animal lacking normal pigmentation. Characterised by white skin and pink eyes.

ALCATRAZ- Old maximum-security federal penitentiary just offshore in the San Francisco Bay. No bars will be able to confine this crafty pup.

ALDERON - Princess Leia's home planet in "Star Wars" (1977).

ALEXIA- The loss of ability to read.

ALI - Muslim - Noble, Exalted

ALLEGRO- "Cheerful" in Italian and "happy" in Spanish (spelled ALEGRE), both of which may epitomize your dog. If you look hard you might just catch him smile.

ALOYSIUS A famous Germanic warrior

ALPACA- An animal from South America, related to the llama, which has a slender neck and thick, woolly coat.

ALPINE

ALPHA- This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and a word that denotes the first of anything.

AMABLE- Meaning "kind" in Spanish.

AMARETTO - An Italian liqueur flavoured with almond.

AMAYA - Night rain.

AMAZON- In Greek mythology this was a race of fighting women who are thought to have dwelled close to the Black Sea. They were supposedly large, strong and unyielding. If your dog fits, use it.

AMBER- A brownish yellow colour. Good name for a Golden Retriever or any dog of similar colouring.

AMBROSIA- In Greek and Roman mythology this was the food of the gods and, aside from being fragrant, it supposedly created immortality. This puppy's love will be equally as satisfying and everlasting.

AMIGO "Friend" in Spanish. Your puppy makes it easy to see why dogs are deservedly considered man's best friend.

AMINA - Swahili - beyond reproach

AMMO Short for "ammunition." Well-trained guard and protection dogs are perfect examples and candidates. It might also be a good name for a future hunting companion.

AMORE "Love" in Italian. If you give a little, you will get a lot from any puppy in any language.

AMOS A burden

AMORETTE - Beloved.

ANACONDA- A non-venomous snake that resembles a very large boa constrictor and which crushes and strangles its prey. This is a good name for a pup whose notion of cuddling might be a bit constricting.

ANAIS

ANASTASIA

ANDALUSIA- A mountainous region of southern Spain. Enchanting and warm are qualities of both this area and your puppy so named.

ANDORRA This small country lies in the East Pyrenees between France and Spain. Good name for a Great pyre-nees.

ANDROID An artificial person with extremely humanlike features. There is a good chance that a pup with this name thinks human food and bed are not out of line.

ANDROMEDA Greek mythological woman

ANGEL

ANGSTROM A hundred-millionth of a centimetre. Good name for a Chihuahua, or any very small dog.

ANGUS Outstanding and exceptional man

ANIKA Very beautiful.

ANUBIS The dog or jackal headed Egyptian God of tombs.

ANZAC Acronym for Australasian troops in World War II

ANZU Apricot, ripeness

APACHE A formerly nomadic tribe of North American Indians. For a puppy who will go on long wandering crusades if you forget to close the gate

APRIL The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar. For a puppy born in this month or one who might just bring some flowering beauty to your life all year long.

AQUARIUS In Latin, this eleventh sign of the zodiac means literally "water carrier." For any dog that loves the water.

ARAPAHO A tribe of North American Indians. This is a good name for a rugged, outdoor dog

ARGUS The hound of Odysseus

ARIEL Lion

ARIES The first sign of the zodiac. It translates to "ram." Would be great for a male puppy born under this sign or having a bold, "ramlike" personality.

ARMANI Fashion label

ARNIE The eagle

ARNOLD Strong as an eagle

ARROW A straight, thin, pointed shaft shot from a bow

ASA Starting life at dawn. Also has Hebrew meaning - the healer

ASAHI Brand of Japanese beer

ASHA Arabic - Life

ASHANTI A people and former kingdom of Western Africa

ASHER The laughing one

ASIA

ASPEN A tree whose leaves shake or quiver in the wind.Whippets can appear equally as lithe and delicate

ASTA Star like.

ASTRO A prefix meaning star The Jetsons dogs name

ATLANTIS This legendary island is thought to have sunken in the Atlantic. A natural-born swimmer such as a Labrador, Newfoundland or Golden Retriever could wear this name.

ATHENA Greek mythology goddess of wisdom & the arts

ATLAS In Greek mythology he was atitan condemned to support the heavens upon his shoulders.

ATTILA The King of the Huns

AUGUST The eighth month of the year. Named after Augustus Caesar.

AUREOLE An illuminated glow around a body, which at times signifies holiness. Does your puppy have a halo?

AURORA The Roman mythological goddess of the dawn.

AUSSIE An Australian

AUTUMN

AVALON A paradise thought to exist during the time of King Arthur. A pup with great beauty.

AVANTI Italian for "forward." Great for the out going puppy.

AVA From Avis - A bird

AVIS

AXLE Divine reward or source of life. For that special puppy. Possibly you adopted it or rescued it

Names For Pairs:

Abbott & Costello
Above & Beyond
Adam & Eve
Alpha & Beta
Anthony & Cleopatra
Archie & Jughead
Asset & Liability
.

BABA

BABIRUSA- A wild pig from Ceylon. For the house trashing, mud-slinging puppy.

BABUSHKA "Grandmother" in Russian. A puppy that will always do it's best to take care of you.

BACCARAT- A card game; for the fun loving but serious pup.

BACI "Kisses" in Italian. All puppies love to give them.

BADGER

BAILEY The encasing of a castle. A puppy with this name will be protective and loyal.

BAJA "Short" or "low" in Spanish.

BALDRIC Old English for "valiant" and "courageous."

BALl South Indonesian island, the residents are known for their lovely music and dancing. Great for the festive puppy.

BAMBINO "Child" or "baby" in Italian. Any small puppy or dogs that remain puppy like all their lives.

BANDITO "Bandit" or "brigand" in Spanish

BANGLE A decorative bracelet or anklet.

BARFLY

BARNACLE A marine crustacean.

BARON The lowest echelon of nobility and a good name for a puppy that can be a royal pain!

BASEL A city in Switzerland. Good name for a Bernese Mountain Dog or a Saint Bernard.

BASIL An herb having fragrant leaves, a kitchen spice. For the puppy that is the spice of your life.

B.B. Beautiful Baby

BAXTER

BEAMER

BEAR

BEAU The steady companion of a girl. Disarmingly charming, this pup will melt most female hearts.

BEAUTY

BEDOUIN A member of a nomadic Arab tribe that is known to be heat-tolerant and have extremely well developed survival instincts. Good name for a Saluki.

BEEFEATER Originally a guard of English monarchy, for that puppy protective puppy.

BEEPER

BEGONIA

BELLA MIA Italian feminine for "my beautiful one."

BELLADONNA A poisonous European plant. There is no serum to protect you from extreme attachment to this pup.

BELLE French for "beautiful."

BELUGA The eggs of the sturgeon native to the Black Sea or Caspian Sea make some of the world's best and most expensive caviar. Good name for a Borzoi.

BENGAL Inspired by the Bengal tiger, the largest cat of India. A courageous, awe-inspiring puppy with an aura of supreme self-assurance deserves this name.

BERET A popular French cap. Good name for a Papillon or French Bulldog.

BETA Second letter of the Greek alphabet or the second in any type of list. Good name for the second dog of the household.

BEULAH A land of peace. For the tranquil pup.

BIANCO or BIANCA Italian for "white." Perfect for Bichon Frise, Maltese, Samoyed or West Highland White Terrier.

BIKO

BIJOU French for "jewel." Appropriate for any small dog with a dazzling personality.

BIMBO

BIRDY

BISHOP

BIZZY

BLAZE

BLONDIE

BLOTTO

BOA- A large snake known to coil and suffocate its prey. The only thing this pup might suffocate you with is affection.

BOBO A dolt or dunce.

BOCA Spanish for "mouth." Good for pups with big ones.

BOJANGLES

BOLERO

BOLLA

BOLL WEEVIL A strange-Iooking, long-nosed beetle, But this pup is still beautiful to you.

BONO

BONSAI Dwarfed, decoratively shaped trees or shrubs grown in miniature pots.

BOOKER

BOOKIE

BOOMER

BOOZER

BORA This tumultuous cold wind blows on the Dalma- tian coast of Yugoslavia in winter.

BORSCHT Beet soup. A taste for this pup might be something you have to acquire.

BOSS

BOUFFANT To be puffed out in a full fashion. Definitely fits a well-groomed Poodle, as well as some other breeds.

BOXER A person who fights. This pushy pup can get you into a lot of trouble at the park.

BOZ Charles Dicken's nickname

BOZO

BRANDO The actor

BRANDY

BRASSY

BREW

BREWSKY

BRIE A type of soft cheese named after a region of France.

BRIER A thorny-stemmed plant. Good for the wire-haired breeds.

BRIT

BRONSON

BRONCO

BRONTE

BROUHANA

BRUIN

BUCKINGHAM The royal palace in London, England, is well protected, just like your home since this loyal, protective guard puppy arrived.

BUCKO Meaning "a bully."

BUFFY

BURGUNDY Red or white wines made in the Burgundy region of France. Also the deep red colour.

BURMA This Southeast Asian republic lies east of the Bay of Bengal. A puppy with this name brings to mind the allure of exotic places and he or she will gladly travel with you.

BUTKUS The name of Rocky Balboa's Bullmastiff in the Rocky movies

BUZZ

BUZZARD This name can describe a bird of prey or a person or puppy with a large appetite.

BYTE A small, powerful unit of computer memory

Names For Pairs:

CABO Short for Cabo San Lucas, a Mexican city at the tip of the Baja Peninsula.

CADBURY The trademark name for an English sweets company known for its deliciously rich chocolate. Good name for a chocolate Labrador, red Doberman Pinscher or any deep brown, smooth-coated puppy.

CADDY A golfer's attendant. For the pup that is always ready to help and play fetch.

CADENCE Having a recurring, regular beat or flow.

CAGNEY After James Cagney the actor.

CAIRO An Egyptian city

CAJUN

CALAMITY

CALICO This word describes a dappled or speckled colour scheme. A piebald puppy would be perfect for this name.

CALYPSO

CAMELOT This is the legendary site where King Arthur had his Round Table.

CAMUS

CAPONE the ganster Alfonso Capone

CANDY

CANIS "Dog" in Latin.

CAPO Italian for "boss" or "head."

CAPRICORN This tenth sign of the zodiac depicts a horned goat.

CARAMBA

CASBAH A stronghold or castle normally associated with Northern Africa.

CASH

CASHMERE A breed of goat, found mainly in India, that produces a type of soft wool regarded among the finest quality available. Good for dogs with soft cashmere-Iike hair.

CASINO Meaning "gambling establishment" in English and "confusion" in Italian.

CASPER maybe for that white dog

CASPIAN Meaning "lionlike appearance." This is a good name for a Little Lion Dog.

CASSIS The dark berries of this plant are used to make a flavourful after-dinner drink of the same name. Your pup's deep, rich-coloured coat might make this name appropriate.

CASSIUS After Cassius Clay the boxer.

CATALINA A small island some twenty-five miles west of Long Beach, California, known for its romantic tourist appeal.

CAVIAR Fish eggs served primarily as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. This delicacy, like your puppy, may take some time to get used to.

C.C. could be short for Chow Chow or Chinese Crested

CHAMBRAY A delicate type of fabric. Good for a soft-coated puppy.

CHAMOIS Soft leather derived from the yellowish tan skin of the European mountain goat of the same name. The yellow Labrador, Golden Retriever and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are logical candidates.

CHAYA From the Hebrew meaning, "to be alive." A pup with the zest for life.

CHEETAH This slender cat is known for its ability to achieve tremendous speed.

CHEWBACCA A large hairy creature from the Star Wars movie.

CHEYENNE Fighter, powerful, strong, needs to run. The Sioux Indians originally named this tribe "Shi-hen-na".

CHICO "Small" in Spanish.

CHIEF

CHIFFON A sheer, ornamental fabric that has a light, delicate consistency, like the smaller Toy breeds.

CHILI

CHINCHILLA This small, grey South American rodent is a relative of the squirrel.

CHIP

CHIVAS Old, rare scotch that is expensive.

CHOLO Spanish slang for "local menace."

CHOPPER Slang for "helicopter." Landings can be dangerous for puppies that clumsily leap on and off the furniture.

CHUTZPA A Yiddish for "brashness." Puppies with a strong will, pups that like to do things their own way.

CIAO A way to say "good-bye" or "hello" in Italian.

CIMARRON Title of a gun-slinging Western movie.

CINNAMON An amber-shaded colour or a spice derived from fragrant tree bark. A puppy with this name will add a hint of spicy sweetness to your life.

CITRON A tree that bears lemon like fruit.

CLASSY

COGNAC

COLA The main ingredients of this bubbly soft drink are sugar and kola nut extract. For the energetic bubbly pup's.

COLONEL A military officer who ranks below brigadier general.

COLT Youthful male horse. Perfect name for a Great Dane or Mastiff.

COMPADRE Spanish for "friend" or "close companion."

CONFUCIUS

CONGA An African and Latin American dance having strong drumbeats.

CONGO A jungle region of Africa.

CORAZON Spanish for "heart." Warm puppy love only increases with age.

CORDOBA The provincial capital of Andalusia, Spain.

CORONA A dim halo that surrounds a solar body and can be seen through dim cloud cover, especially around the moon or sun.

COUSCOUS This North African dish can be served with meats or vegetables

CRICKET

CRIMSON

CRITTER

CRUSOE

CUCARACHA Spanish for "cockroach."

CUClNA "Kitchen" in Italian.

CUERVO This brand of tequila is said to take the hair off your chest.

CURMUDGEON A finicky, fuddy-duddy of a person or pup. CURRY A pup named for this common Indian spice will become the spice of your life.

CYPRESS A pine tree with small, compressed needles known to grow in warm climates.

CYRANO

CZAR "Emperor" or "king."

Names For Pairs:
Cagney & Lacey
Chilli & Pepper
Chip & Dale
Chocolate & Vanilla
Cookies & Cream
Cowboy & Indian
Crimson & Clover
Crusoe & Friday


 

DAIQUIRI A Cuban cocktail made with rum and citrus juices. DANK "Thank you" in Dutch.

DAKOTA

DALI

DALLAS

DAMAGE

DANU A mythological goddess of death and mother of the gods.

DANUBE Named after the Danube River. This name suits dogs with bluish coats; blue Doberman Pinschers, blue Great Danes, Kerry Blue or Bedlington Terriers and Neapolitan Mastiffs.

DAPHNE

DARTH As in Darth Vader

DASH

DELILAH Famous for cuting Samson's hair

DELTA This symbol represents the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.

DERBY

DESDEMONA A heroine of William Shakespeare's tradgety Othello

DESOTO Resembling the vintage car, clean lines and classic style make this pup an eye-catcher.

DEUCE In many games this throw of dice or game score is thought to bring good luck.

DWEEB

DIABLO Spanish for "devil." A name tailor-made for a mischief-making puppy.

DIDI

DIGBY

DIVA French for "goddess." Appropriate for any female puppy.

DODGER One who acts deceptively.

DRACO

DRAMBUIE Much like this liqueur, your puppy with this name warms your heart and lifts your spirits.

DREADNOUGUT A battleship loaded with artillery.

DUGONG This aquatic mammal is commonly referred to as a sea cow.

Names For Pairs
Danny & Libby
David & Goliath
Dazed & Confused
Diamond & Pearl
Donner & Blitzen
Dot & Dash
Duke & Duchess
 

EBI Japanese for "shrimp."

EBONY Meaning "black." Good for a like-coloured pup.

ECHO

EDELWEISS A small white flower that grows wild in the Bavarian Alps.

EINSTEIN

ELMER

ELMO Originally Greek, this name meant "amiable," but also the name of the fuzzy blue Sesame Street character

ELSA A well known loiness fron the film Born Free

ELVIRA A mistress of the dark.

ELVIS After the famous rock n roll star, good name for a hound

EMERALD A lovely jewel

ESPRESSO A strong coffee brewed by steaming rich coffee beans.

ESPRIT "Spirit." This puppy is not lacking in it.

EWOK The tribal name for a feisty and the Star War movie character.

EUREKA An expression of triumph on a discovery. Also a way of discerning the authenticity of gold.

Names For Pairs
Ebony & Ivory
Ernie & Bert

FABLE A moral tale in which animals often depict characters in order to prove a point.

FAJITA Chicken or beef is sliced into thin strips and served in a soft tortilla to create this Mexican specialty.

FALAFEL This Middle Eastern dish consists mainly of chickpeas and vegetables in a pita.

FALCON A bird of prey sometimes trained to hunt. The pup so named has grace, energy and boldness.

FANDANGO A colourful, energetic Spanish dance.

FANTASIA A composition that does not conform to the standards of structure or induces a fantasy.

FAUX PAS A social blunder. Every puppy is bound to have a few or possibly a hundred.

FELIX

FENNEL This edible plant has a flavour similar to liquorice.

FENWAY Home park of the Red Sox and known for its large green wall. If you have a Boston Terrier with this name he must be a big-Ieague buddy.

FERREO Spanish for "iron." Good for very muscular or very determined pups.

FIESTA Spanish for "party."

FIJI This Southwest Pacific country has over eight hundred islands.

FIKRI Arabic for "intellectual."

FIZZ

FLASH

FLETCH

FLEUR French for "flower."

FLIPPER

FLUFFY

FONDUE Cheese, wine and chocolate are the normal delicacies that people dip bread into to create this dish.

FONZI

FORMOSA An island (now called Taiwan) in the Pacific off the coast of China.

FOXY

FRAZIER After the T.V show

FRITZ

FUCHSIA An extremely bright purple.

FUDDLES

FUNGUS

FUNKY

FURBY

Names For Pairs
Felix & Oscar
Finder & Keeper
Fire & Ice
Fire & Rain
Flora & Fauna
Frankie & Johnnie
Frazier & Lilith
Fred & Barney
Fred & Ginger
 

GALILEO After the sixteenth century Italian scientist.

GANDHI Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian political and spiritual leader in 1869 to1948

GARBO After Greta Garbo

GARGOYLE A carving that represents an extremely ugly half human, half animal.

GARP

GATOR Short for Alligator.

GAZELLE An African or Asian antelope known for its delicate features, slender neck and soft eyes.

GAZPACHO Spanish chilled soup. Good name for a zesty pup.

GECKO A type of lizard.

GEEKIE

GEEZER Slang for old person.

GEISHA A Japanese girl who provides entertainment. This pup loves to perform, but expects a treat.

GEMINI This third sign of the zodiac is represented by twins.

GENESIS The origin of something.

GENGHIS After Genghis Khan, a Mongolian conqueror.

GENIE

GENIUS

GERBIL

GERONIMO

GIDDY

GIGGLES

GIGI

GIGOLO

GILLIGAN After the T.V show Gilligan's Island

GIN Alcoholic drink made from rye, grain and juniper berries. Sweet and spirited

GINGER

GINSENG A root believed to have medicinal and aphrodisiacal qualities. Need more be said about your puppy's ability to make you feel good?

GIRLFRIEND

GIRO "Race" in Italian

GNOME A folkloric ageless and mutated dwarf that lives on earth and protects treasures.

GOBBLE

GOBLIN

GOLIATH

GOMER

GOOBER

GORKY

GORDO Spanish for "fat."

GRAZIE Italian for "thank you."

GRETEL

GREMLIN

GREYSTOKE

GROUCHO

GROVER A character from Seseme Street

GRUMPY

GRUNGE

GRUNT

GUAYMAS A port city located in Sonora state, Mexico, known for its striking contrast of dry fertile mountains and luscious blue seas.

GUCCI A prestige label name

GUINEVERE A wife of King Arthur ANd presumed mistress of Lancelot.

GULLIVER A character from the story Gulliver's Travels

GUMBO A popular Southern soup.

GUMBY From the T.V show.

GUMPS An upscale department store in San Francisco, California.

GUMMER

GURU In Hinduism this person is acknowledged as a spiritual teacher or leader.

GYPSY This name is derived from nomadic people who originally migrated to Europe from Asia. A puppy with this name has an independent, restless nature about him or her.

GYRO

Names For Pairs
Geppetto & Pinocchio
Gilligan & Skipper
Gin & Tonic
Gumby & Pokey
Guns & Roses

HACHI-KO This Akita is known in modern Japanese history as a model of fidelity. A statue was erected in his honor in Tokyo, Japan. Like Hachi-Ko's loyalty, your puppy's love for you will be undying.

HALCYON

HALEY After Haley's comet

HAM

HAMLET From William Shakespeare's play

HAMMER

HANNIBAL

HAPPY

HARLEY

HARMONY

HARPO

HAVANA A Cuban city and type of tobacco. Good for any puppy with a brown coat.

HAVOC

HEAVEN The space or sky that appears to be over Earth.

HERO

HERSHEY A chocolate brand.

HIPPODROME An open-air stadium originating in an- dent Greece.

HISTORIA

HOAGIE Meaning "hero" as in "sandwich." All puppies have the potential to be one-the other kind.

HOBBIT A fantasy novel and creature created by J.R.R. Tolkien about a mythological kingdom.

HOBO

HOCUS.POCUS Nonsensical words used to play tricks or create illusions.

HOG

HOMEBOY

HOMER A principal figure of Greek literature and first European poet. Or the father from T.V show the Simpson's

HONCHO

HONEYSUCKLE ROSE This multicolored flower is rich in nectar and is as sweet as any adorable puppy.

HOOCH Bootleg liquor named after the Alaskan tribe who made it, supposedly to keep warm on cold nights. An Alaskan Malamute would have gladly served the same purpose.

HOOSIER Nickname for a native or resident of Indiana. Legend has it that the word originated due to its similarity to the sound of wolves howling on cold Midwestern nights. To live up to this name, your puppy will need to be quite vocal in the night hours.

HORSEHACK A funny Sweathog from T.V show Welcome Back Kotter.

HORUS In ancient Egyptian religon, he was the sky god of light and goodness.

HOUDINI An escape artist

HOWLER

HUBBA HUBBA

HULK A T.V show with the Green Hulk.

HUNTER

HURRICANE

Names For Pairs
Ham & Eggs
Hansel & Gretel
Harley & Davidson
Heads & Tails
Heart & Soul
Hocus & Pocus
Hope & Dreams
Hugs & Kisses

ICARUS Greek mythology has it that Icarus escaped from Crete on artifical wings made by his father, Daedalus.

ICON A representation, probably of your puppy's beauty.

IDITAROD An Alaskan sled-dog race. Appropriate name for an Alaskan Malamute or Siberian Husky.

IGGY

IGOR

INDIA After the country.

INDIANA

INDIE Harrison Ford's nickname in the Idiana Jones movies.

INCA A member of an Indian tribe that ruled Peru prior to the Spanish conquest. "Inka" means "ruler" in Spanish.

INDIGO A plant that yields a blue dye, ranging from dark blue to purplish blue.

INKY

INTREPID Courage, endurance and fearlessness are characteristics of this puppy, who might be a serious insurance liability.

IOTA The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet or a very small amount. Good name for a Toy dog.

IRIE "Peace," in Rastafarian. IRIS "Rainbow" in Greek and Latin. In Greek mythology Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods.

ISHTA Arabic for "cream of the crop," or, in doggie terms, "pick of the litter."

IVY

Names For Pairs
Iggy & Pop

J.B. A brand name for a type of whiskey.

JABBERWOCKY Epitomized by the Lewis CarroIl poem with this title, "Jabberwocky" literaIly is meaningless speech or writing contrived to appear to make sense.

JACK DANIEL'S A brand name for a type of whiskey.

JADE

JAG Drunkenness.

JASMINE The scent of this plant is found in its fragrant white flowers.

JAVA A word that has grown in trendy popularity to refer to coffee.

JAZZ

JEDI

JEKYLL From Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde

JEMMA

JERKY This type of meat is dried and prepared for consumption by curing it.

JERSEY

JETHRO

JINX

JOKER

JUNIPER This bluish grey shrub with prickly growth might resemble the coat of your Border Terrier.

JUPITER As well as being the largest and most massive planet, in Roman mythology this name is given to the supreme god-patron of the Roman state. Good name for a large, massive guard dog.

JUSTUS

Names For Pairs
Jack & Jill
Jeff & Radar
Jekyll & Hyde
Jet & Shark
Jughead & Archie

KAFKA After Franz Kafka.

KATMANDU

KENO

KENYA

KERMIT After the Muppet character Kermit the frog.

KEWPIE

KILO

KING

KINKO

KISSES

KLUTZ A clumsy person, or dog. This Yiddish term is often used endearingly.

KNAIDEL Little Jewish dumpling, or a puppy who just looks like one.

KOBI "Joy" in Japanese. This puppy will bring much of it to your life.

KODA

KOKO

KONA A relatively large city on the island of Hawaii.

KOSMIC

KOSMO A good Gremlin.

KUDU An African antelope with a brownish, white-striped coat. Good name for a Rhodesian Ridgeback.

KUJO

KUMA .'Bear" in Japanese

Names For Pairs
Kahlua & Cream
Ken & Barbie
Kermit & Miss Piggy
King & Queen
Kiss & Tell

LADRON Spanish for 'thief." This pup doesn't usually earn the treat, they steals it.

LADY

LAKER A lake-dwelling fish, resembling the trout.

LASER

LASHES

LASSIE

LAVENDER The delicate purplish flowers yielded by this plant are commonly used in perfume oils.

LAZARUS

LEXIS Of Greek origin meaning "speech." Good for the vocal ones.

LEVI An American Classic Jeans label.

LIABILITY

LIEBCHEN '.Sweetheart" in German.

LILAC Fragrant purplish, white or pink flowers.

LILITH

LIMBO A dance in which the participants bend over backwards in order to pass under a pole.

LINK

LINUS

LIRA Italian currency. You probably paid a pretty penny for this little puppy who is now literally worth his or her weight in gold, at least to you.

LISBON The name of this Portuguese city is a good name for a Portuguese Water Dog.

LOBO

LOLITA

LOLLY Chiefly British for hard candy and an American shortening of the word "lollipop."

LOONY

LOTUS Fragrant pinkish flower.

LUCKY "Good fortune." You are lucky to own this wonderful pup!

LULLABY

LUNATIC

Names For Pairs
Lady & Tramp
Laurel & Hardy
Laverne & Shirley
Leather & Lace
Lewis & Clark
Lost & Found
Lunatic & Asylum

MACKEREL Small fish, either Atlantic or Spanish.

MAD MAX

MADURO A classic, robust-flavoured cigar that comes in dark wrapping. Good name for a similarly shaped, dark- coloured Dachshund or Basset Hound.

MAGNA Latin for "great."

MAGNET

MAGNOLIA A family of white, pink, purple, blue or yellow flowers.

MAGNUM A wine bottle that can hold close to two-fifths of a gallon.

MAGPIE An international bird with black, blue or green coloring that is known for its chattering call.

MAHIMAHI Hawaiian for "dolphin".

MAI TAl "Good" in Tahitian.

MAJESTIC "Dignified" or '.grand," like a Great Dane or Afghan Hound.

MAJOR A military officer.

MAKO This shark has a weighty body and is known to be dangerous.

MAMACITA The Spanish term of endearment used for close female friends or relatives.

MAMBA A venomous African tree snake that changes color at will from green to black.

MAMBO A Latin American dance that resembles the rumba and cha-cha.

MANHATTAN A cocktail made with vermouth and whiskey, named after a borough of New York City.

MARASCHINO A type of cherry.

MARBLE

MARIGOLD A plant with yellow or orange flowers. Good name for a blond Cocker Spaniel, yellow Labrador or Golden Retriever.

MARLBORO Meaning "rugged" and "having an affinity for the outdoors".

MARLEY

MARMALADE A fruit preserve.

MARTIAN A theoretical creature from the planet Mars.

MARTINI Gin or vodka and dry vermouth comprise this I drink

MATADOR A valiant bullfighter.

MATISSE After French painter, sculptor & lithographer, Henri Matisse.

MATZO In the Jewish religion, this unleavened bread is eaten during Passover.

MAZEL TOV "Congratulations," in Hebrew.

MAUI One of the Hawaiian islands, or just a good name for a puppy with the laid-back attitude typical of island people.

MAYA Interpreted in Hinduism as a delusion or a mirage of the mind that signifies the world's end.

MAYHEM Violent havoc, much like the kind this puppy may wreak on your home if you don't train him or her.

MEADOW An open area of grassland.

MEDUSA In Greek mythology, one of the three Gorgons who had serpents for hair, bronze claws and huge teeth.

MEE-KROB A crunchy Thai dish, mainly consisting of crispy wiry noodles, hence, a good name for dogs of wiry- coated breeds.

MELANGE "A mixture" in French. Definitely a mixed breed!

MENAGE People living unitedly.

MERCEDES A make of car.

MERLIN

METIS A half-bred or crossbred animal. Appropriate name for a mixed-breed puppy.

METRO

MIDAS In Greek mythology this king was given the power to turn everything he touched into gold.

MIGNON "Dainty" in French. Cute name for a dog from any of the Toy breeds.

MING This Chinese dynasty existed from 1368 to 1644. Earlier beliefs and customs were reinstated during this period. Good name for the timeless Pekingese, Shih Tzu or Chow Chow.

MINK

MIRO

MISERY

MISHA

MOCHA

MOHAVE An Indian tribe formerly residing near the Colorado River. Appropriate for any dog that resembles the desert-dwelling wolf or fox.

MOHICAN Another Indian tribe.

MOLE

MONA

MON AMI French for "my friend."

MONTEGO A popular Jamaican resort. Great for any dreadlock-bearing puppy like the Komondor or Puli.

MOODY

MORK

MOUTON A type of sheepskin that resembles beaver or seal. It is appropriate for Bedlington Terriers due to their characteristic lamblike appearance.

MUDDLES

MUGSY

MUMBLES

MUSTANG Descended from horses imported by the Spaniards, this wild horse now lives on the open ranges of North America. This name would suit a free spirited pup

MYSTIC

Names For Pairs
Macaroni & Cheese
Mario & Luigi
Meatball & Spaghetti
Melody & Harmony
Mork & Mindy
Mutt & Jeff
Mumbo & Jumbo

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NACHO A triangular crunchy tortilla often topped with various Mexican condiments.

NAPA A popular wine-making region in Northern California.

NAVAJO A tribe of Indians presently occupying a large reservation in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. This territorial puppy takes up a lot of room.

NAVAR Navigation by means of radar. For the pup with a very keen sense of direction.

NEON

NEPTUNE Discovered by Galileo, this planet has gusting winds and a large dark spot.

NEUTRON An electrically neutral particle, or your minuscule but powerful puppy.

NEWT

NICKLEBY From the Dickens novel, Nicholas Nickleby.

NIFTY

NIKE

NINJA A Japanese warrior who is well trained in martial arts and the skillful use of weaponry.

NISTKA

NITRO

NOISETTE "Little nut" in French.

NOMAD

NOSFERATU Vampire. Good name for a puppy that focuses on nuzzling your neck.

NOVA A new star that grows in luminosity, then returns to its earlier lightness. To you, this puppy will always shine on brighter than the rest.

NOVELLA A short novel.

NUDGE Yiddish for "a pest, nag or bother." You couldn't agree more when your loving puppy persists in dropping slobber-covered tennis balls in your lap.

NUTMEG This fragrant seed ranges in color from dingy to dark brown and is widely used as a spice. Good for like coloured puppies.

NYMPH In Greek and Roman mythology, this was supposedly one of many female, animal-Iike spirits that represented sectors of nature such as woodlands and water. Also an incredibly attractive girl or, in your case, puppy

Names For Pairs
Nip & Tuck
Nook & Cranny
Null & Void
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ODYSSEY Stemming from Homer's epic poem, this word represents an adventurous, lingering voyage.

OKRA This plant has pods that are an ingredient in gumbo soup.

OMEGA The last letter of the Greek alphabet. Acute name for the last pick of the litter.

ONYX A type of gemstone that is found in various colored bands and is used significantly in cameos. Good for spotted, streaked or brindled pups.

OOGA-BOOGA

OPAL An iridescent mineral and gem.

OPHELLIA

OREO A biscuit brand.

ORION

OUIJA The trademark name of a board with the alphabet and other symbols on it that supposedly relays spiritualistic messages to the user

OUZO A liquire flavoured spirit.

OZZIE

Names For Pairs
Ooh & Aah
Over & Out
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PACHYDERM A large, thick-skinned mammal such as a rhinoceros or elephant. A Great Dane, Mastiff, Rottweiler or Saint Bernard could take this name.

PADDY

PADUA A north eastern Italian city located west of Venice.

PAGAN The word pagan comes from the latin word paganum which means "someone who is not from the city, rather from the country. The modern definition of Pagan is "one who adheres to a belief system outside that of established Orthodoxy.

PAGODA A Far Eastern structure used especially by Buddhists as a religious memorial.

PAISLEY

PALOMINO A showy-looking horse with a golden or tan coat and a white mane and tail. Good name for a Golden Retriever or yellow Labrador.

PANACHE

PANAMA This Central American country links North and South America.

PANDA

PANDORA Pandora, the first woman to exist according to Greek mythology, out of curiosity opened a box known by the same name and set free the evils of the world. You had no idea what you were getting into with this lovable puppy.

PANSY

PAPOOSE An Indian baby, or your little puppy.

PAPU 'Grandpa" in Greek. A puppy with this name will always be there when you need him.

PARIS

PATCHES

PAVLOU

PAZZO Italian for "crazy."

PEASEBLOOSOM A fairy in Shakespeare's play. A Midsummer Night's Dream.

PEBBLES

PEEWEE

PEPPER

PEPPERMINT

PERITAR

PERIWINKLE Like this blue- and white-flowered plant cultivated for ground cover, your huge-pawed puppy will never seem to stop growing.

PERNOD French licorice-flavored aperitif.

PERRO "Dog" in Spanish.

PERSEUS The son of Zeus & Danae In Greek mythology who slew Madusa & rescued Andromeda.

PESO "The weight of something" in Spanish.

PETIT ANGE French for "little angel."

PETRARCH An Italian peot.

PEUGEOT

PHANTOM

PHAROS An island near Alexandria, Egypt, famous for its ancient lighthouse.

PHOENIX Legend has it that this bird lived for five hundred years, then burned and was reborn from its own ashes. This would be a super name for any "recycled" rescue or pound adoptee.

PIAZZA These public squares in Italian towns always have a clown.

PICASSO A Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso.

PICKWICK A series of Charles Dickens's sketches, The Pickwick Papers.

PIEDMONT Situated and resting near the base of a mountain range. This dog is large and easygoing.

PIPPI

PINTO An irregularly marked horse descended from similar Spanish horses. Good also for spotted, streaked, piebald or brindle-colored puppies.

PIZZAZZ Gusto, enthusiasm and flair are just a few of this energetic pup's qualities.

POCO "Small quantity" in Spanish.

POGO

PONGO

POOH From the character, Winnie-the-Pooh

PORTIA The wife of Brutus in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar.

PRANCER

PRANKSTER

PRECIOUS

PRESTO Music in rapid tempo. Also, Italian for "suddenly, at once."

PRETZEL

PRIMO "First" in Spanish.

PRINCE A hereditary ruler. An outstanding man in a group or class, or just your knight in shining fur.

PRISSY

PROTON The positively charged portion of an atom. Also a good name for a compact but powerful pup.

PUDDLES

PUDGE

PUPA "Female doll" in Italian.

PUTT-PUTT

PYGMY In Greek mythology, an unusually small race of arfs

Names For Pairs
Peaches & Cream
Peeka & Boo
Ping & Pong
Pride & Joy
Prim & Proper
Prince & Princess
Punch & Judy
Puss & Boots
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QANTAS

QUASI "Almost" in Italian.

QUASIMODO Italian author Salvatore Quasimodo.

QUEEN BEE

QUEENY A woman ruler, having authority over a particular domain

QUICK

QUICKSILVER

QUIRK

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RADAR

RAGE

RAGS

RAGU

RAJAH An Indian prince or emperor.

RAMBO After the movie Rambo

RANGER

RASCAL As in the old T.V series "The Little Rascals"

RASTA Short for "Rastafarian" (Rastafarianism). A devout Jamaican group whose people praise Haile Selassie, originally from Ethiopia.

RAVEL After the French composer Maurice Joseph Ravel.

RAVEN

RAZZ

RAZZMATAZZ Showy actions performed with the intention of creating confusion.

REBEL

REEF A formation of sand, sharp rocks or coral close to I the surface of a body of water.

REEBOK

REGALO "Present" in Spanish. This gift of a puppy will forever keep on giving.

REM An acronym for "Rapid Eye Movement."

RENEGADE One who challenges normal standards of behavior.

RENO A gambling city in Nevada, or just a pup you took a chance on that turned into a winner.

REPO

REUBEN

RHINO

RHODES An eastern Greek island known for its school of rhetoric.

RHONE A river cutting through Switzerland and France.

RIDER

RICKY-TICKY-TAVI A brave mongoose with this name saved his friends life by wrestling with a cobra until both died.

RICOTTA This white, creamy cheese originated in Italy, and would make a tasty name for any white dog.

RIFFRAFF

RIN-TIN-TIN A extremely intelligent German Shepherd who served as a messenger & was wounded in World War 1. Within a year after the war he made his way to Hollywood & starred in twenty two films.

RINGO

RIO Spanish for "large river.

RIPPLE

RIPLEY

ROACH

ROB ROY

ROCCA A nut and chocolate covered candy. A sweet treat like your puppy.

ROCOCO A French eighteenth-century artistic style known for its whimsical and complicated decoration.

ROGAN

ROGUE A playful prankster or rascal.

ROJO "Red" in Spanish.

ROMA The capital city of Italy.

ROMEO

ROO Short for Kangaroo

ROOKIE An inexperienced player or newcomer.

ROOSTER

ROSARITA

ROSEY

ROT "Red" in German.

ROVER

ROWDY

ROYAL

RUBY A precious, deep red stone

RUFUS

RUGRAT

RUNT

RUSTY

Names For Pairs
Rags & Riches
Ren & Stimpy
Rhythm & Blues
Rock & Roll
Rocky & Bullwinkle
Romeo & Juliet
Ruff & Tuff


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SABER A dangerous fighting sword, this is a good name for a pup who promises to be a protector.

SABLE A Russian member of the weasel family famous for its soft, dark fur.

SALSA

SAMMY

SAMSON A judge of Israel of extraordinary strength.

SANDMAN

SANTINI

SAPPHIRE

SARASOTA

SASSY Lively & independent.

SATCHMO

SAVERNAKE This English forest, located just outside London.

SAVOY The ruling dynasty of Sardinia, Italy, and Spain.

SCAMPER

SCAMPI A popular shrimp dish.

SCARLET

SCHATZIE "Little treasure" or "little sweetheart" in German.

SCHAPPS Strong liquor, or an active pup. Good name for a Boxer or any size Schnauzer.

SCHOONER A multi-sailed ship, or a large beer glass, or just your large puppy.

SCHWEPPES

SCINTILLA

SCOOBIE As in Scoobie-do

SCOOTER A scientific nickname for the white cloud around Neptune.

SCROOGE Ebenezer Scrooge was a miserly character who eventually saw the light in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

SCORPIO The eighth sign of the zodiac. Although this puppy might be a bit self-centered and stubborn, he or she compensates by being uncomplaining and trusting.

SCOUT

SCUBA

SCUD

SCYLLA In Greek mythology she was a female sea monster who devoured sailers

SENECA North American Indians who formerly inhabited New York State. SERA Italian for "night."

SERENDIPITY The ability to make unplanned discoveries.

SERENGETI A North Tanzanian animal reserve.

SERGEANT A military officer often elected to command troops. SHAH The Iranian head of state. This pup will carry some weight in your household.

SHADOW

SHALIMAR Gardens that remained from the Mongol era

SHAMU A name of a famous killer whale.

SHANGRI-LA A beautiful, almost perfect, imaginary haven.

SHARKY

SHAWNEE A North American Indian tribe, and early in- habitants of Tennessee SHEER "Poem" or "song" in Hebrew.

SHERNANIGANS

SHERLOCK Sherlock Holmes. famous detective.

SHERWOOD A royal forest in Nottingham, England, and home of the legendary hero Robin Hood.

SHIKSA Yiddish word used to describe a non-Jewish girl.

SHITAKE A type of gourmet mushroom.

SHIVA In Hinduism she is a god of destruction & redroduction.

SHOGUN Japanese military leader who until 1868 exercised complete rule. Good name for a puppy of Japanese origin, such as the Akita or Shiba Inu.

SHRIMP A small, usually pinkish edible crustacean.

SICILIANO A native of Sicily.

SIENNA A deep reddish orange.

SIERRA A mountain range known for its harshness and jagged contours

SINATRA

SINBAD

SISSY

SKEDADDLE

SKITTLES