The Giant Book of Dog Names

A comprehensive dog-naming guide with more than 5,000 namessorted by color, breed, theme, and many other categoriesincluding adorable dog photos! More than 43 million households in the U.S. own at least one dog, and as any canine owner knows, these loyal animals are important members of the family. So, dog expert Laurie Bogart Morrow has compiled more than 5,000 dog names and their meaningsso you can choose the perfect name for your precious pooch. Divided into two parts for easy browsing: Part 1 features an alphabetical listing of more than 5,000 names with their definitions or origins, while Part 2 separates the names into popular categories. Search for names by color, breed, or foreign language; or find the perfect sports reference, or name from literature or legend. Want a boxer's name for your boxer? Name him Sonny, after the famous Sonny Liston. Think your French poodle should have a French name? Perhaps Fleur, the French word for "flower." With names separated into a dozen categories covering many areas of interest, there's no doubt that the ideal name for your dog is somewhere in The Giant Book of Dog Names.

Laurie Bogart Morrow is the author of Cold Noses & Warm Hearts, a compilation of short dog stories by famous writers. Morrow has consulted for The American Kennel Club, The Iams Company, Bayer (animal healthcare division), Purina, and others. She lives in a rambling vintage farmhouse in the bucolic rural village of Freedom, New Hampshire with her family—and a canine family of four dogs.