150 Exotic Dog Names

Are you looking for a unique and interesting name for your new pup? Look no further than exotic dog names!

Exotic names can set your pup apart from the rest of the pack, and they can provide just the right amount of personality to match their playful spirit.

So whether you’re looking for something classic, or a name that’s totally outside the box, here is our list of exotic dog names to help you find the perfect one for your pup!

Female Exotic Dog Names

• Yolanna: It means ‘violent hue.’
• Leonardo: The name means ‘bold’ or ‘lion.’
• Brayden: Celtic word that stands for ‘brave.’
• Rama: A Hebrew word that defines something as ‘exalted.’
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• Delta: A spot where the river meets the ocean.
• Adonis: The name of a Phoenician god; references are also found in Greek history.
• Tawney: An Irish name that stands for ‘a green field.’
• Rosalba: It is the Spanish word for white rose.
• Adel: German name that means ‘noble.’
• Kenyatta: Kenyan word that means ‘musician.’
• Noam: A Hebrew word that means ‘pleasant man.’
• Surya: It’s a Hindi word that stands for the sun. (see more indian dog names)
• Dion: It is a word from ancient Greece that stands for ‘independent.’
• Rayna: This Hebrew word means ‘song of the Lord’.
• Fonzell: A Latin word that means ‘ready to fight.’
• Maya: Daughter of Atlas, a mythological character.
• Kiara: It means ‘something pure.’ It originated in Scandinavia.
• Kenzo: A word of Japanese origin; it defines someone as strong and intelligent.
• Ziva: Of Hebrew origin, this name carries the meaning of ‘splendor’ or ‘brilliance.’
• Yamini: A Hindi word that means ‘night.’
• Airlia: A Greek word that means ‘eternal.’ (see more greek dog names)
• Pirro: It means ‘red-haired.’
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• Ada: ‘beauty.’

• Basil: An herb widely used in Italian foods. (just one of a 140 italian food dog names)
• Orlando: A famous character from Shakespeare’s play.
• Athos: One of the three musketeers.
• Morgandy: It’s a Celtic name that means ‘a little one from the sea’s edge.’
• Lazlo: A popular moniker from Hungary; it means ‘to rule with glory.’
• Dali: World renown Spanish artist. 
• Mathias: A Scandinavian name that means ‘gift of God.’
• Givenchy: You can name your canine after this French designer.
• Alistair: Greek word that means ‘protector of men.’
• Burton: An English word that means ‘from the fortress.’
• Vladimir: Well-known Slavic name.
• Lilja: Of Icelandic origin, it means ‘lily.’
• Benison: An English word that means ‘blessing.’
• Winona: It’s a German name that means ‘firstborn daughter.’
• Dafina: Swahili word that means ‘precious.’
• Adrian: Derived from the Latin word ‘Hadria.’ (see more latin dog names)
• Westina: An English word that means ‘the western village.’
• Emrys: A Celtic word that means ‘immortality.’
• Octavius: A Latin name that means ‘eight.’
• Vallita: A Finnish word that means ‘to rule.’
• Tashina: This name is perfect for someone who is born on Christmas.
• Hades: Underworld king in Greek mythology.
• Syndy: A word that means ‘light.’
• Aysel: A Turkish word that means ‘moonlight.’
• Hamlin: Of German origin, this name means ‘to love your house.’
• Aviana: It means ‘beauty.’
• Sarita: It’s a Hindi word that means river. (see more hindi dog names and their meanings)
• Bryson: Of Welsh origin, this word indicates someone who is a descendant of Brice.
• Thirza: It stands for ‘divine.’
• Norvin: It means ‘friend from the north.’
• Hasiin: It means ‘hope,’ and it’s a word of Navajo origin.
• Sumo: A name inspired by sumo wrestling.
• Drake: It stands for ‘dragon’ in English.
• Aesop: Greek fable writer.
• Luna: The moon

Check the full list of female dog names

Male Exotic Dog Names

• Bron: A Dutch word that means ‘spring.’
• Enze: This mandarin word means ‘to favor someone.’
• Rhamah: A Swahili word that stands for ‘sweetness.’
• Siona: This Hebrew word means ‘at the height of something.’
• Giselle: A French name.
• Rocco: A short and punchy name, it is inspired by the Italian word ‘rock.’ It stands for something tough and long-lasting.
• Porthos: The other musketeer
• Atlas: Famous Titan from the Greek mythology.
• Ares: Greek war god.
• Caesar: Derived from Julius Caesar.
•  Sivan: It stands for ‘shepherd.’
• Hokama: Of Cree origin, it means ‘guide.’
• Francoise: A French name that stands for ‘free.’
• Guven: Turkish word that means ‘trust.’
• Zelphia: A word that means ‘wise.’
• Clarence: The name of a 14th-century prince.
• Raviro: Of Shona origin, the word means ‘gift of God.’
• Terra: This Latin word stands for ‘the earth.’
• Keiko: A Japanese word that means ‘blessing.’ (see more japanese dog names)
• Hopet: It is the Norwegian word for ‘hope.’
• Rochana: A Hindi word that defines ‘beauty.’
• Daria: It means ‘rich.’
• Xylona: This Greek word defines someone belonging to the forest.
• Kellan: An African name that means ‘powerful.’
• Talitha: An Aramaic word that means ‘a child’ or ‘a maiden.’
• Asher: This Hebrew word means ‘happy.’
• Toshi: It’s a Tibetan term that means ‘auspicious.’
• Theola: Teutonic word that means ‘ruler.’

• Alam: Mayan word that means ‘Jaguar.’
• Umika: A Japanese word that stands for ‘the ocean’s fragrance.’
• Hannibal: A Carthaginian military commander.
• Gaspar: ‘Treasure keeper.’
• Tira: A Hebrew word that means ‘camping.’ 
• Sheela: A word of Hindi origin that means ‘kind.’
• Lola: It’s a Spanish name that means ‘strong woman.’
• Arnaldo: A Spanish word indicating ‘eagle power.’
• Dalmar: A person good at English.
• Eldon: A word of English origin, it means ‘old farm.’
• Taiyo: A Japanese word that means ‘sun.’
• Wanniya: An Amharic word indicating courage and spirit.

Choosing a dog name can be pretty difficult and have last effects on your pup. But you also don’t want to choose the same name everyone else does. Using tools such as our dog name generator can also help.