Cool boy names are the order of the day yet why invent a unique name when there are so many ancient names from Rome and Old Scandinavia to the Himalayas that deserve to be unearthed in the interest of cool.

Great boy names from literature. Get ready to discover 125 literary dog names perfect for your new pup. Elio Oliver Marzia Annella Chiara Anchise Nico Mafalda. The name Arnold was introduced into the UK by the Normans in the form Arnaud.

Along with Tristan and Romeo other literary boy names in the US Top 1000 include Atticus Axel Holden Magnus Orlando Rhett Samson and Santiago. Famous from the Little House books. Ancient boy names ending in -us are particularly popular right now such as Atticus and Titus.

Arnaldo Eagle power. Argos The faithful dog in the Odyssey. Arnold Schoenberg the novelist is a reputable namesake.

The heroine of the classic childrens book Charlottes Web this name definitely literary inspired but not obviously so. Arsenio Virile and strong. Bernado strong as a bear.

Some names for boys remain inextricably tied to their literary namesakes such as Heathcliff Gogol Ishmael and Zooey. Baldovino Brave friend. Arturo Powerful personality.

Literary girl names from classic books such as Scarlett and Scout are fashionable. Absalom - Barnabas Absalom. Ebenezer Scrooge A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens 2.