Dog Names Starting With S

Still need a name for your pup? Here's a list of dog names beginning with S.

Dog Names Starting With S

Tap the arrow to see a name's meaning, and the heart to save it to your shortlist.

names

Dog Names Starting With S For Boys

  • SabanSoap maker or soap merchant.
  • SabehAfrican for handsome
  • SaberLightsaber, a weapon in star wars.
  • SabertoothA large, extinct, carnivorous mammal of the cat family.
  • SableCool.
  • SaburoThird-born Son
  • SadhanaOne of a number of spiritual practices or disciplines which lead to perfection, these being contemplation, asceticism, worship of a god and living correctly.
  • Sadikifaithful
  • SaffronCostly spice
  • SaganWisdom of the stars.
  • SageHerb Or Prophet
  • SaggitariusArcher of the zodiac.
  • SaharaDesert
  • SaidHappy
  • SaintPerson acknowledged as holy or virtuous
  • Sakata GintokiFrom Gintama.
  • Salahthe second pillar of Islam is prayer; a prescribed liturgy performed five times a day (preferably in a mosque) and oriented toward Mecca
  • Salamihighly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
  • SalemPeace
  • SalingerUnited States writer (born 1919)
  • SalkInventor of the Polio vaccine.
  • SalomeWelcome, Peace
  • Saltyengagingly stimulating or provocative
  • SaludHealth and wellbeing.
  • SalvadorSavior
  • SamShort Form Of Samuel Or Samantha
  • SamarReward, battlefield commander
  • Sambalarge west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
  • SammyDiminutive Form Of Samuel Or Samantha
  • Samoaa constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific
  • SamosaIndian savory pastry.
  • SamsonMan with super strength.
  • SamuelHis Name Is God
  • SamusSpace bounty hunter.
  • SanchezSon Of Sancho
  • SanchoHoly, Saint
  • SancusThe god of trust, and oaths
  • Sandera power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
  • Sandrodefender of mankind
  • SandyDiminutive Form Of Alexander Or Sandra
  • SansonGod's gift of grace.
  • SantaAs in Santa Claus, Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas.
  • Santa's Little HelperChristmas gift assistant.
  • SantiagoOf St. James
  • SantoHoly
  • SantosHoly
  • SapphireHebrew for beautiful gem
  • Saracen(historically) a member of the nomadic people of the Syrian and Arabian deserts at the time of the Roman Empire
  • SargeAs in sargent.
  • SashaDefending men
  • Sassenachthe Scots' term for an English person
  • SatguruGreat teacher; a supremely wise guide
  • Satoshiwise, fast learner
  • SaturnGod of time in roman mythology.
  • SaulBorrowed
  • SaúlAsked for help/aid.
  • SavantKnowledged in a specialized field.
  • Saville"Protected by willow trees."
  • Savioclever
  • SawneyScottish clan leader.
  • SawyerWood Cutter
  • Scampone who is playfully mischievous
  • ScandiumA soft, silvery, lightweight metallic element.
  • Scaran indication of damage
  • ScarabA beetle in egyptian mythology
  • SchatzTreasure
  • SchatziSweetheart
  • SchmoopyCute and cuddly.
  • SchnookieCute little cookie.
  • ScholarSpecialist in a branch of study.
  • SchroderPiano smartie from the Peanut cartoons.
  • ScoobyA famous cartoon canine sleuth
  • Scooby-DooCartoon detective
  • ScooterSmall light mode of transportation.
  • ScorpiusStinging tail star sign.
  • Scotcha slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
  • ScotchmallowMarshmallow with Scotch.
  • ScottPerson From Scotland
  • Scottieold Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears
  • ScoutFirst Explorer
  • Scrappyfull of fighting spirit
  • Scrapsfood that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
  • ScreechScreech Powers, Saved by the Bell.
  • Screwballa whimsically eccentric person
  • ScroogeThe famous character of A Christmas Carol
  • Scruffyshabby and untidy
  • Sculptoran artist who creates sculptures
  • ScurryTo rush or move quickly in great haste.
  • Seacoastthe shore of a sea or ocean
  • SeamusSupplanter
  • SeanGod is Gracious
  • SebastianVenerable
  • SedrickStrong, righteous ruler.
  • SegerProtector of victory.
  • SenonProtector of wisdom.
  • Sepiatype genus of the Sepiidae
  • Serafinoburning one orserpent
  • Sergeanta lawman with the rank of sergeant
  • SergioSergeant
  • SerpensSnake constellation group.
  • SeussFanciful rhyming stories.
  • SeveGod of the forest.
  • Severinsevere
  • Severna river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
  • Severostern
  • SevilleUnknown Meaning
  • SeymourFrom The Village Of St. Maur.
  • ShaanPride, peaceful
  • Shabbyshowing signs of wear and tear
  • ShadesSunglasses; a shaded place.
  • ShadowShade From Sun
  • Shadynot as expected
  • ShaggyThe cartoon sleuth from scooby doo
  • ShainaHebrew for beautiful
  • ShaitanSatan in Arabic.
  • ShakilaBeautiful, well-shaped
  • ShamuKiller whale mascot.
  • Shanmountain
  • Shangri-Laany place of complete bliss and delight and peace
  • ShankNickname for someone with long legs
  • ShaqBasketball superstar Shaq
  • Sharethe effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
  • SharknadoSeries of films featuring tornados swirling with live great white sharks in their midst.
  • Sharpshootersomeone skilled in shooting
  • SharpyAn energetic person or "live wire:
  • ShawnGod Is Gracious
  • ShelbyThe shelby cobra; initially manufactured in 1962 using the a/c ace shell.
  • SheldonFamous shelter dog with a grumpy face who found a home.
  • ShellyFrom The Sloping Field
  • SheltonFrom The Ledge Enclosure
  • ShenziWild, cunning, shrewd.
  • ShepShepherd
  • SherlockSherlock Holmes and his partner, Watson
  • ShermanCloth Cutter
  • SherwoodFrom The Shire Wood
  • Shieldloyal
  • Shikimaru NaraFrom Naruto.
  • Shilinsmart
  • ShilohHis Gift
  • ShineGlow or emit light, the take a fancy to or a practical joke such as monkey shines.
  • Shinjitrue second son
  • ShinjuPearl
  • Shinobuendurance
  • Shirofourth son
  • ShivaKind, auspicious
  • ShoneTo fly
  • Shortcakevery short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream
  • Shortstopthe fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
  • ShortySmall person nickname.
  • ShotShooting; a darting, rapid motion
  • Shoutabig flying
  • ShrekBig green ogre.
  • Shrimpdisparaging terms for small people
  • ShrimpySmall and cute.
  • Shruba low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
  • ShuGentle
  • Shu-huiintelligent
  • ShuffleDoesn't walk or move.
  • ShugLoving, sweetheart, dear.
  • Shut EyeAlways sleeping.
  • Sid ViciousPunk rock iconography.
  • SigfredoVictorious peace guardian.
  • SiggeVictory
  • SigmundVictorious Protector
  • SilasMan Of The Forest
  • Silka fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
  • Silkyhaving a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
  • Silvanofrom the forest
  • SilverA Metal Element
  • Silverio"Gift of silver"
  • SimShort for Simon/Simeon.
  • SimbaLion
  • SimmerDoes not get over-excited.
  • SimonGod Has Heard
  • SimranRealization of that which is of the highest aspect and purpose in one's life, thus introducing spirituality
  • SinaiReference to mount sinai
  • SinatraUnited States singer and film actor (1915-1998)
  • SinclairPure, renowned, illustrious
  • SiphoGift of God.
  • Sir Fluff-A-LotCuddly, fluffy mascot.
  • Sir LoinBeef steak cut.
  • SirajLight Of The Night
  • SiriusThe god or goddess of the dog-star
  • Sirius Black"Bright dark star"
  • SiskoChef, cook; short for Francisco
  • SkeeterInsect, mosquito, pest, bug.
  • SkipTo move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.
  • SkipperShip Captain Or Master
  • SkippyJumping kangaroo mascot.
  • SkirlieScottish oat dish.
  • Skittlea bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
  • Skittlesa bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
  • SkyAtmosphere Seen From Earth
  • Skylaxpuppy
  • SkylerScholar
  • SkywalkerOne who walks on or in the sky
  • Slacka soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  • SlackerAlways slacking off.
  • SladeFrom the valley
  • SlashCut Or A /
  • SleepyAlways sleepy.
  • Slidera person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
  • Slinkwalk stealthily
  • SlinkyToy spring coil toy
  • SloanExpedition, Invasion
  • SlothThe most famous slow-moving animal.
  • Slow MoLazy.
  • SlugSlow motion.
  • Sluggera boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
  • SluggoSlug like.
  • SmalleyAmerican chemist who with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1943)
  • SmartieSmall, round chocolate candy; colloquial for an intelligent person.
  • SmasherSmashing, English slang for fabulous.
  • SmithBlacksmith Or Other Skilled Worker
  • SmokeSlang for moving out rapidly. ''He smoked the competition.''
  • SmokeySmoky, hazy, foggy, misty.
  • Smokymarked by or emitting or filled with smoke
  • Smoochan enthusiastic kiss
  • Smoothiesomeone with an assured and ingratiating manner
  • SnapA jiffy; instant of flash.
  • Snapdragona garden plant of the genus Antirrhinum having showy white or yellow or crimson flowers resembling the face of a dragon
  • Snatcha small fragment
  • SnertSnotty, Nasty, Gross.
  • SnickerdoodleCinnamon sugar cookie.
  • Snickerslaugh quietly
  • Snipeaim and shoot with great precision
  • Snipera marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place
  • Snoopyoffensively curious or inquisitive
  • SnoozeSleep loving.
  • SnoozerAsleep all day.
  • Snotsa person regarded as arrogant and annoying
  • SnowFrozen Rain, Light-haired.
  • Snowballplant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
  • Snowdropcommon anemone of eastern North America with solitary pink-tinged white flowers
  • Snowflakea crystal of snow
  • SnowyFilled With Frozen Rain
  • Snugglesposition comfortably
  • SobekNile crocodile in Egyptian mythology.
  • Sockshit hard
  • SoftieLounging all day.
  • Sohoa district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
  • SolSun
  • Solacegive moral or emotional strength to
  • Solarrelating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
  • SoliderBrave, loyal, protector.
  • SoloAlone, lone ranger, independent
  • SolomonPeaceful One
  • SolsticePosition Of The Sun
  • SombraShadow; shade.
  • Somersetan acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
  • SongPine tree
  • SonicFast as the speed of sound.
  • SonnyOur Son
  • SookieLily
  • Soota black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
  • SoraSky
  • SorleyViking / Summer Traveler
  • Sorrellarge sour-tasting arrowhead-shaped leaves used in salads and sauces
  • Southpawa person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
  • SoxBoston Red Sox team.
  • Soythin sauce made of fermented soy beans
  • Space(printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences
  • SpankyPlayful, mischievous child.
  • SparkSmall, fiery particles; ignition.
  • SparkleTo be brilliant, lively and vivacious or to effervesce.
  • SparklesShine brightly with flashes of light.
  • SparkyAn electrician
  • SpartacusRebel slave leader.
  • SpazSpastic.
  • Speck(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
  • Specklesa small contrasting part of something
  • Specs(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
  • Speedycharacterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
  • SpencerButler, Steward
  • Spicathe brightest star in Virgo
  • SpideyNickname of Spider-Man.
  • SpigsUnknown, possibly nickname.
  • SpikeStingy or pointed.
  • Spinks"Brave little fighter"
  • SpiritSoul
  • SpiroBasket
  • Splotchan irregularly shaped spot
  • SplotchyColorful, blotchy pattern.
  • SpockMaker of wheels and spokes
  • Spoonsas much as a spoon will hold
  • Spota job in an organization
  • Spottyhaving spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
  • Springthe elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
  • Sprinklesbits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream
  • SprintShort fast race. To dash.
  • SpriteElf or fairy
  • Sproutput forth and grow sprouts or shoots
  • SpudPotato
  • Spudsan edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
  • SpunkySpirited, plucky
  • Squathaving a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
  • SquireKnight's Aide
  • Squirrela kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
  • Squirtthe occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
  • Staga male deer, especially an adult male red deer
  • StalinMan of steel in Hindu.
  • StalloneStrong, courageous, lion.
  • StanleyFrom The Stony Field
  • Stanwood"From the stony wood."
  • StarStar
  • Star LordMarvel Comics superhero.
  • StarbuckFrom the river where stakes were got
  • StarfishFrom Spongebob.
  • Stargazersomeone indifferent to the busy world
  • StarlingType Of Songbird
  • StarskyStar-like
  • StaticDifficulty or trouble.
  • SteenieScottish nickname for Stephen.
  • Stefanocrown
  • SterlingStarling, Little Star
  • Stetsona hat made of felt with a creased crown
  • SteveCrown
  • StevieCrown
  • StewartSteward Of The Estate Or Castle
  • StewieMischievous baby genius.
  • Stickyhot or warm and humid
  • StingerOne that stings; a remark capable of wounding mentally
  • Stinkyhaving an unpleasant smell
  • Stitchfasten by sewing; do needlework
  • StokedSurfer slang, excited or euphoric.
  • StoliVodka brand name.
  • StormTo deliver a violent attack or assault. barrage.
  • StormtrooperGerman military unit trained for sudden assaults.
  • StormyImpetuous Nature
  • StoutAnother dark beer
  • StrangeForeign, alien, unusual
  • Stratospherethe atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere
  • Stratusa large dark low cloud
  • Strawberrya soft red birthmark
  • Streakmark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained
  • StretchAlways stretching.
  • StrifeDiscord, quarrel, clash.
  • Strikersomeone who hits
  • StrollHates running.
  • Strudelthin sheet of filled dough rolled and baked
  • StuartSteward Of The Estate Or Castle
  • StumbleThe act of stumbling.
  • SuSon
  • SudhirIntelligent
  • SueLily
  • SugarSweet Crystal Spice
  • SulkyRefers to being moody
  • SullivanDark-eyed
  • Sumitbest friend
  • SummerSummer
  • Summitreach the summit (of a mountain)
  • Sumoa Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground
  • SunGoodness
  • Sundaeice cream served with a topping
  • SundanceFestival of creativity.
  • Sundarbeautiful
  • SundropBright, sunny optimism.
  • Sunflowerany plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
  • SunnySunny
  • SunshineSunshine
  • SurgeSudden strong increase or to burst forward.
  • SurlyRefers to rude behavior
  • SurtOne of the giants that lead the forces of destruction in Norse mythology.
  • SushiRaw Fish
  • SusserSweet
  • Susuquiet
  • Susumoto advance, proceed
  • SuttonFrom The South Town
  • SvartBlack or dark-colored.
  • SvendYoung
  • Swanmove about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
  • SweeneyYoung Warrior From Another Land
  • Sweepera cleaning implement with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the implement is pushed over a carpet
  • Sweethearta very attractive or seductive looking woman
  • SwiftFleet capable of moving at high velocity.
  • Swishelegant and fashionable
  • SydneyContraction Of St. Denys
  • Sylphan elemental being believed to inhabit the air
  • SylvanOf The Forest
  • Syrupa thick sweet sticky liquid

Recommended for you

Couldn't find the perfect name? There are thousands more dog names in our database. Start with these similar categories.

See all categories...

statistics

How popular are Dog Names Starting With S?

Dog Names Starting With S currently rank in 46th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2026, dog names starting with s seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Dog Names Starting With S?

These dog names starting with s range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Spot is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Stallone.

Smasher scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Sam.

How does interest compare across the United States for Dog Names Starting With S?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Dog Names Starting With S.

The states that love dog names starting with s the most are Oklahoma, Vermont and Wisconsin.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Maine, Washington and Arizona.

Which countries have the most love for Dog Names Starting With S?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of dog names starting with s.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE dog names starting with s are St Vincent and Grenadines, Macao and Isle of Man.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Iraq, Finland and China.

Comments (0)

Be the first to leave a comment.

Let us know what you think of these dog names starting with s!