650+ Dog Names You’ll Actually Love (Cute, Funny & Unique Ideas for Every Pup)

Finding the right dog name isn’t easy but it should be fun. Whether you’ve adopted a bouncy puppy or a calm rescue, this list of over 1,000 dog names has something for every personality, colour, and breed.

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Cute Dog Names

Daisy, Bella, Poppy, Millie, Coco, Lulu, Rosie, Honey, Tilly, Nala, Milo, Teddy, Alfie, Archie, Charlie, Finn, Bear, Toby, Leo, Max, Bonnie, Minnie, Maple, Cookie, Mabel, Olive, Lottie, Ruby, Ellie, Penny, Luna, Blossom, Cherry, Bambi, Skye, Clover, Snowy, Pumpkin, Pippa, Maisie, Roxy, Gigi, Angel, Peaches, Dolly, Winnie, Flossie, Ivy, Fifi, Candy, Mocha, Pearl, Dotty, Dottie, Pixie, Millie, Sundae, Muffin, Cupcake, Waffles, Sunny, Tinker, Tinkerbell, Baby, Buttercup, Tulip, Caramel, Cupcake, Mittens, Suki, Chia, Latte, Lacey, Trinket, Cherry-Pie, Lovebug, Boo, Cutie, Gem, Blossom, Frosty, Jellybean, Sweetpea, Honeybee, Snuggle, Puffy, Bubbles, Sparkle, Lolly, Dream.

Funny Dog Names

Bark Twain, Sir Wags-a-Lot, Hairy Pawter, Mary Pup-pins, Chewbarka,Dogzilla, Subwoofer, Bark Ruffalo, Pup Tart, Santa Paws,Droolius Caesar, Bone Jovi, Bark Obama, Kanye Westie, Chew-barka,Muttley Crew, Sniff Diesel, Dog Norris, Sherlock Bones, Arf Vader,Biscuit Eilish, Cardi Paw, Paw Revere, Pup Daddy, Pupcorn,Nacho, Meatball, Waggie Smalls, Ruff McGruff, Pawcasso,Elvis Pawsley, Barky McFly, Tater Tot, Pawdrey Hepburn, Buzz Pawdlightyear,Mr. Snuffles, Poop-Eye, Droolio, Sir Barkalot, Wigglesworth,Sir Poops-a-Lot, Cereal Killer, Biscuit Bandit, Wigglebutt, Fur-dinand,Ginger Snaps, Cheddar, Macaroni, Ramen, Pancake,Peanut Butter, Marshmallow, Bagel, Pickles, Popcorn,Fishstick, Burrito, Dumpling, Noodle, Waffles, Brownie,Cupcake, Muffin Man, Snickers, Skittles, Cookie Monster,Potato, Toast, Tofu, Biscotti, Pretzel, Shortbread,Sir Licks-a-Lot, Wagzilla, Bark Kent, Pawdini, and Ruff Ryders.

Unique Dog Names

Zephyr, Lumi, Indie, Atlas, Juno, Koda, Sable, Onyx, Nova, Arlo,Echo, Rune, Lyra, Enzo, Zola, Harlow, Dune, River, Orion, Storm,Raven, Ashen, Fable, Clover, Briar, Rune, Wren, Halo, Zuri, Flint,Delta, Cinder, Oak, Ember, Moss, Lark, Vesper, Nyx, Astra, Rune,Kai, Zane, Calyx, Rio, Cosmo, Saffron, Indigo, Halo, Sage, Lyric,Vega, Sol, Frost, Jade, Rune, Apollo, Iris, Zen, Halo, Shiloh,Echo, Phoenix, Arrow, Quest, Timber, Loki, Rune, Mercy, Halo, Lumen,Rain, Ivy, Coast, Harbor, Skye, Nova, Fern, Rune, Halo, Echo, Sora, Ash, Pax, Luna, Roan, Halo, Rune, Lux, Aster.

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Dog Names by Colour

Colour	Names
White	Snowy, Pearl, Frost, Casper, Cotton, Chalky, Ghost, Luna, Ice, Dove
Black	Shadow, Jet, Raven, Coal, Ebony, Ink, Onyx, Storm, Sooty, Vanta
Brown	Mocha, Cocoa, Toffee, Hazel, Biscuit, Chestnut, Teddy, Fudge, Rusty, Truffle
Grey	Misty, Slate, Smoke, Pebble, Ghost, Dusty, Silver, Foggy, Ash, Cloud
Golden	Honey, Amber, Butter, Sunny, Caramel, Toffee, Nugget, Maple, Goldie, Biscuit
Red	Cherry, Flame, Ember, Ruby, Fox, Blaze, Scarlet, Rusty, Copper, Phoenix
Spotted	Oreo, Dotty, Patches, Domino, Freckle, Checkers, Speck, Marble, Panda, Spot

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Dog Names by Personality

Type	Examples
Playful	Ziggy, Dash, Rocket, Skippy, Bingo, Bubbles, Zoomer, Coco, Sparky, Wally
Gentle	Willow, Beau, Honey, Grace, Luna, Nala, Faith, Dream, Mellow, Dove
Brave	Thor, Xena, Atlas, Diesel, Rocco, Freya, Ghost, Titan, Arrow, Rebel
Goofy	Pickle, Waffles, Noodle, Bean, Boomer, Dopey, Jester, Tater, Wiggles, Pudding
Intelligent	Einstein, Tesla, Newton, Sage, Clever, Scout, Raven, Logic, Pixel, Byte
Loyal	Shadow, Buddy, Rex, Faith, Marley, Trust, True, Comet, Patch, Bailey
Regal	Duchess, Duke, Prince, Queenie, Majesty, Caesar, Baron, Hera, Zeus, Athena
Shy	Whisper, Mouse, Misty, Pebble, Coco, Puff, Tiny, Whisper, Cloud, Soot

Dog Names by Breed

Labrador

Bailey, Marley, Cooper, Sadie, Buddy, Daisy, Max, Bella, Ruby, Ollie, Hunter, Maple, Diesel, Sunny, Skye, River, Juno, Bruno, Sandy, Tucker.

French Bulldog

Louis, Coco, Fifi, Bleu, Hugo, Paris, Remy, Éclair, Biscuit, Belle, Milo, Gigi, Beau, Nino, Fleur, Pierre, Bijou, Ciel, Amour, Jolie.

Pug

Pickles, Peanut, Gizmo, Olive, Mochi, Boba, Tofu, Muffin, Biscuit, Pudding, Taco, Snickers, Noodle, Dumpling, Binky, Pebble, Smudge, Lenny, Dolly, Bruno.

German Shepherd

Rex, Kaiser, Nala, Diesel, Zara, Axel, Titan, Ghost, Luna, Hunter, Storm, Blaze, Thor, Arrow, Freya, Saber, Delta, Gunner, Jax, Duke.

Dachshund

Pretzel, Sausage, Otto, Bruno, Penny, Lulu, Oscar, Tilly, Frank, Wiggle, Peanut, Chip, Rolo, Sniff, Dotty, Churro, Hugo, Piper, Pippin, Coco.

Golden Retriever

Sunny, Daisy, Marley, Buddy, Bailey, Honey, Goldie, Maple, Biscuit, Clover, Joy, Hope, Lemon, Fluffy, Spark, Aura, Poppy, Mabel, Charlie, Lucky.

Mythology & Fantasy Dog Names

Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Athena, Odin, Freya, Loki, Thor, Nyx, Hades, Eros, Iris, Perseus, Orion, Hermes, Gaia, Atlas, Juno, Luna, Titan, Artemis, Echo, Calliope, Circe, Ajax, Achilles, Electra, Calypso, Pandora, Nike, Draco, Phoenix, Merlin, Avalon, Rune, Lyra, Vega, Astra, Sol, Moira, Odin, Freyr, Freyja, Valkyrie, Bragi, Skadi, Tyr, Fenrir, Balder, Hel, Eir, Sigyn, Heimdall, Mani, Vidar, Sif, Urd, Verdandi, Skuld, Ymir, Elara, Astraea, Nova, Hecate, Rhea, Cronus, Selene, Tethys, Boreas, Zephyr, Mythra, Aura, Orion, Lyric, Pax, Rune, Halo, Zen, Rune, Lumen.

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Pop Culture Dog Names

Simba, Nala, Elsa, Olaf, Stitch, Lilo, Moana, Maui, Ariel, Flounder, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, Luna, Dobby, Sirius, Tonks, Ginny, Draco, Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Sonic, Tails, Zelda, Link, Kirby, Pikachu, Barbie, Ken, Skipper, Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, Sven, Woody, Buzz, Marvel, Loki, Wanda, Vision, Groot, Rocket, Stark, Pepper, Thor, Banner, Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Puss, Dragon, Toothless, Hiccup, Astrid, Stoick, Ruffnut, Po, Tigress, Shifu, Monkey, Mantis, Crane, Viper, Kai, Oogway, Panda.

Trending Dog Names 2025

Luna, Milo, Bella, Teddy, Nala, Loki, Daisy, Coco, Bruno, Maple,Ollie, Bonnie, Alfie, Bear, Ruby, Poppy, Leo, Pepper, Honey, Willow,Ziggy, Mochi, Olive, Peanut, Winston, Frankie, Pumpkin, Hazel, Theo, Rex,Scout, Blue, Lulu, Shadow, Sunny, River, Nova, Oreo, Ivy, Moose,Finn, Bailey, Ace, Toby, Pixie, Misty, Hugo, Rosie, Milo, Teddy.

How to Choose the Perfect Dog Name

1. Keep it short. One–two syllables are easiest to say and for dogs to learn.

2. Say it out loud. You’ll be calling it thousands of times!

3. Avoid confusion. Don’t use names that sound like “No” or “Sit.”

4. Match the vibe. A tiny Maltese named “Tank” or a Rottweiler named “Bubbles” can be hilarious, but make sure it fits your personality too.

5. Check uniqueness. A quick Google or Instagram search avoids duplicate name confusion at the park.

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