Dog Names that Start with X

Introduction

Adopting a new dog is an exciting experience. It's a brand new companion, someone to tell your secrets to, spend time with, make lasting memories. More than a pet, a dog is someone you can count on. If you're having a bad day, they're there. If you're being especially grouchy, they won't judge. If anything, all they ever want to do is help by giving you unconditional love. So, it's no surprise that many people, including you, want to do more than select a basic name. You want a name that really means something, and conveys who your dog is.

Dog Names that Start with X in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Name that Starts with X

Xena

If you haven't heard, there's nothing better than a famous dog that actually exists. Not a dog playing a character on a TV show, but a real dog doing something heroic in real life. Xena, an abused rescue puppy, did just that when she helped Johnny, a shy eight-year-old autistic boy, become more outgoing and confident in social situations. When the family first adopted her, she only weighted 4lbs. She was neglected and malnourished to the point of near-death. The loving family took her in, and rehabilitated her, naming her Xena the Warrior for her rapid recovery. But the question here is, who rescued who?

Ever since Johnny met Xena, he's been talkative, excited, playful and above all, happy. Before, he led an isolated childhood, feeling as though no one quite understood him. It's no wonder the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) honored Xena the Warrior with a tiara and sash, naming her Dog of the Year in 2013.

Another real life famous dog is actually a whole breed: the Xoloitzcuintle! After the release of Disney Pixar's "Coco," a movie based on the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead, the Mexican hairless dog, Xoloitzcuintle, has grown in popularity.

According to old Mexican beliefs, Xolotl was the god of transformation, darkness, and the unknown. He was brother of the supreme god, Quetzalcoatl, and was often portrayed as having the head of a dog. As for the breed itself, they can be traced back about 3,000 years. The Spanish conquest almost wiped them out of existence, casting them out for their appearance. But this isn't a breed to push aside. They've won all types of competitions in both Mexico and the United States, all for being the smartest, most agile, the fastest, and yes, even the ugliest.

So, it's a good thing the new Disney Pixar movie gave this entire breed a much-needed spotlight. No longer are they rejects due to their looks, or lack thereof. They're finally recognized as a peculiar gem of a breed filled with historical, spiritual and social meaning.

Dog Name that Starts with X Considerations

Do you know who your dog is? Chances are you haven't had the dog long enough to know who he or she is yet. You don't know what type of toys they prefer, and you don't know how well they behave in social situations with a bunch of strangers. But see, getting to know your dog is serious business. It isn't just a matter of knowing their personality, it's a matter of figuring out who your best friend is. Why they do what they do, how they feel about certain things. And it's by getting to know your dog that you can better select a name. Because names are ancient, and full of meaning. Each name is derived from something, whether it's a place, ideology, or belief.

So, next time you're hanging out with your dog, really keep an eye open. Study their mannerisms, their likes, dislikes, preferred activities, and so on. You might find out what makes your dog unique, and choose to celebrate it with a special name! Maybe they really enjoy watching cartoons, or prefer one route over another while on a walk. It's all of these quirks and personality traits that make your dog one of a kind. Celebrate it!

Male Dog Names that Start with X

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Xavier Basque; meaning "the new house"
6	Xbat English; meaning "from the friend's town or settlement"
5	Xian The Galician form of Julian, which is English, Polish and German
5	Xanthos Greek; meaning "golden-haired"
5	Xav A shorter form of Xavi, Xavier, Xavery
5	Xerxes Greek variation of the Persian "Khshayarsha," meaning "ruler over heroes"
4	Ximenes Spanish; a variation of the name Simon, from the Hebrew for "the listener"
4	Xoan The Galician form of John
4	Ximen Hebrew; meaning "God has heard"
4	Xenon Ancient Greek for "guest"
4	Xen Japanese; variant of Zen, which means "absorption, meditative state"
3	Xuan Chinese; meaning "piece of jade offered to heaven"
3	Xiang Chinese for "soar, glide"
3	Xanthippos Ancient Greek; meaning "yellow horse"
3	Xaime The Galician form of James
3	Xander Diminutive of Alexander, from the Greek for "defender of men"
2	Xylon Greek; meaning "from the forest"
2	Xan Diminutive of Alexander, which is Greek for "defending men"
2	Xia Chinese for "summer, great, grand"
1	Xenophon Greek; meaning "strange voice"
1	Xoel Galician form of Joel, which means "Yahweh is God" in Hebrew
0	Xulio Galician form of Julius, which is derived from the Greek for "downy-bearded"
-1	Ximo Valencian form of Joaquim, which is Portuguese and Catalan for "lifted by Yahweh"
-1	Xolani Zulu; meaning "peace"
-1	Xyrus Variation of the name "Cyrus," which is Persian for "throne"
-2	Xayden Variation of the name "Zayden," which is Celtic and Gaelic for "little fire"
-2	Xuan Vietnamese for "spring (the season)"
-2	Xanti Basque form of Santiago, which is Spanish/Portuguese for "Saint James"
-2	Xanthus Greek; a variation of Xanthos, meaning "golden-haired"
-2	Xavi A short form version of Xavier, which means "the new house"

Female Dog Names that Start with X

Votes	Name	Vote
7	Xiadani It means "the flower that arrived" in Zapotec (Native American)
7	Xene A variation of Xenia, Ancient Greek for "hospitality"
6	Xiana Galician form of Juliana, derived from Julius
6	Xoana Galician form of John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious"
5	Xulia Galician form of Julia, the feminine form of Julius
5	Xavia The feminine form of Xavier, meaning "the new house"
5	Xaviera Arabic and Spanish; meaning "bright, brilliant, splendid"
5	Xerena Latin, variation of Selena, meaning "tranquil"
4	Xquenda It means "spirit, soul" in Zapotec (Native American)
4	Xara Hebrew; a variation of the name Sara, meaning "princess"
4	Xun Chinese for "meritorious deed"
4	Xenia Ancient Greek for "hospitality"
4	Xandra Dutch; short for Alexandra, meaning "defending men"
3	Xylona Greek; meaning "from the forest"
2	Xiomara The Spanish form of Guiomar, Germanic for "war, battle"
2	Xochitl Native American (Nahuatl) for "flower"
2	Xanthia English; a modern form of Xanthe
1	Xandi Greek; meaning "defending of humankind"
1	Xela French; meaning "from the mountain home"
1	Xaveree Variation of Xavier, which means "the new house"
1	Xellah A variation of Xela, meaning "from the mountain home"
1	Xenosa Greek; meaning "stranger"
1	Ximena Medieval Spanish, or Basque, of uncertain meaning, but some believe it's translation is "son/daughter"
0	Xanthe Ancient Greek; meaning "fair hair"
0	Xylia Variation of Xylona, which also means "from the forest"
0	Xiu Chinese for "beautiful, elegant, outstanding"
-1	Xinyl Chinese for "happy, joyous and delighted"
-1	Xanthippe Feminine form of Xanthippos, meaning "yellow horse"
-2	Xeno Feminine form of Xenon, Ancient Greek for "guest"
-3	Xue Chinese for "snow"