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The ULTIMATE List Of
Name Ideas For Dogs
We've had to name our fair share of puppies and we get asked all the time about our dog names and naming process so we thought we would put together the ULTIMATE list of dog names for our clients (and other dog lovers alike). This will be an ongoing list of names as popular names change (but we all know the classic names will never go out of style!). We've categorized the names for you to help you decide.

​Here are the steps we take when deciding on a puppy name:

1). Look at your puppy's appearance - is there anything specific that jumps out to you? Size, color, etc. Is your dog a tough dog or a cute dog (or a tough dog in a cute dog's body??). Does your dog look rough and tough or sweet and cuddly?
2). Evaluate your puppy's personality and energy level - are they high energy or low energy? Couch potato or hot rod? You probably wouldn't name a low energy puppy "Twitch" while naming a high energy puppy "Droopy". 
3). What kind of name do YOU want? Are you into music or movies? Do you like to adventure or kick back and relax? You want your dog's new name to match your personality as well!
4). The ultimate (and in our opinion, most comical) criteria for picking your dog's name is what kind of a name would you feel comfortable calling out loud in public (say, at the dog park)? Make sure you won't embarrass yourself in the neighborhood when you are calling your dog back into the house!  

Without further adieu, here are (drumroll please!) 500 (that's right...hundred) dog names for our ULTIMATE list of dog names for your favorite pal!

Popular Names for dogs in 2022

Many of these are what we would consider "classic" dog names that never seem to go out of style!​
  • Sadie
  • Lucy
  • Bella
  • Zoe
  • Luna
  • Phoebe
  • Maggie
  • Winnie
  • Nova
  • Willow
  • Daisy
  • Bailey
  • Stella
  • Lily
  • Molly
  • Ivy
  • Arya
  • Siri
  • Princess
  • Ava
  • Max
  • Buddy
  • Duke
  • Milo
  • Moose
  • Bear 
  • Rocky
  • Yoda
  • Tucker
  • Jack
  • Cooper
  • Winston
  • Bandit
  • Ace
  • Axel
  • Bentley
  • Diego
  • Harley
  • Joe
  • Chewy

Cute Names for Dogs

Have a super cute pooch? Try one of these adorb names for your little pupper!
  • ​Koko
  • Muffin
  • Sassy
  • Angel
  • Buffy
  • Pipa
  • Gretta
  • Leia
  • Mia
  • Sissy
  • Trixie
  • Lulu
  • Mitzi
  • Gracie
  • Juliet
  • Kiki
  • Pixie
  • Tasha
  • Sunny
  • Boo
  • Taz
  • Fritz
  • Remy
  • Ziggy
  • Ferdinand
  • Scooter
  • Frankie
  • Peanut
  • Regi
  • Oliver
  • Petey
  • Teddy
  • Sparky
  • Yoshi
  • Iggy
  • Otis
  • Gismo
  • Wally
  • Felix
  • Barkley

Cool Names For Dogs

Want your dog to be one of the cool kids on the block? Try out one of these hip and happening names!
  • Scarlet
  • Raven
  • Nala
  • Beyonce
  • Harper
  • Dixie
  • Brooklyn
  • Emilia
  • Roxy
  • Cardi
  • Everly
  • Paris
  • Sierra
  • Sheba
  • Savanna
  • Pink
  • London
  • Chenelle
  • Lady
  • Duchess
  • Beu
  • Tesla
  • Gunner
  • Harley
  • Koda
  • Remmy
  • Zane
  • Vincent
  • Theo
  • Kobe
  • Odin
  • Ranger
  • Prince
  • Yukon
  • Logan
  • Hudson
  • Liam
  • Jax

Names For Small Dogs

Your tiny dog needs an outstanding name! Check these ones out.
  • Peppy
  • Echo
  • Elf
  • Tiny
  • Bitsy
  • Dot
  • Gitter
  • Chica
  • May
  • Clemintine
  • Twig
  • Gia
  • Dolly
  • Tulip
  • Mochi
  • Itsy or Itty
  • Cloud
  • Hiccup
  • Lolly
  • Dottie
  • Puddles
  • Nugget
  • Kid
  • Dash
  • Pipsqueak
  • Gadget
  • Dobi
  • Shorty
  • Newt
  • Pepe
  • Pico
  • Diddy
  • Bean
  • Sprout
  • Cosmo
  • Gatsby
  • Nemo
  • Pippen (Pip)
  • Benji
  • Picachu

Names for Big Dogs

Big names for big personalities. What a whopper of a list!
  • Avalanche
  • Irena
  • Queen
  • Envy
  • Eldora
  • Sahara
  • Uma
  • Olga
  • Mystique
  • Petra
  • Velda
  • Thora
  • Venus
  • Dagmar
  • Bruna
  • Ida
  • Godiva
  • Helga
  • Zyneth
  • Aria
  • Goliath
  • Maximus
  • Hercules
  • Tank
  • Atilla
  • Moose
  • Kong
  • Collossus
  • Shamu
  • Tex
  • Thor
  • Whopper
  • Sumo
  • Everest
  • Shrek
  • Zeus
  • Biggie
  • King
  • Macho
  • Titan

Tough Names for Dogs

Tough names for tough dogs (or at least dogs that think they are tough).
  • Amazon
  • Athena
  • Nyx
  • Rogue
  • Vixen
  • Sheba
  • Katniss
  • Bronx
  • Leisel
  • Tempest
  • Buffy
  • Astra
  • Stormy
  • Lotus
  • Tiger
  • Medusa
  • Akira
  • Jersey
  • Ursula
  • Kyra
  • Dante
  • Spike
  • Hawkeye
  • Dodge
  • Capone
  • Mac
  • Blaze
  • Hoss
  • Maverick
  • Nero
  • Scotch
  • Axl
  • Denali
  • Rambo
  • Bruiser
  • Chief
  • Bane
  • Diesel
  • Samson
  • Caliber

Movie Dog Names

Your dog can be a superstar too with these awesome movie character names!
  • Rey
  • Darling
  • Vivian
  • Scarlet
  • Merida
  • Mulan
  • Elsa
  • Marge
  • Fiona
  • Lois
  • Leia
  • Hermione
  • Beatrix
  • Matilda
  • Arwen
  • Dori
  • Jasmine
  • Belle
  • Maleficent
  • Cher
  • Legolas
  • Harry
  • Jiminy
  • Olaf
  • Wolf
  • Captain Jack
  • Darth Vader
  • Skywalker
  • Stark
  • Hulk
  • Ironman
  • Avenger
  • Ferris
  • Bond
  • Solo
  • Grant
  • Archer
  • Woody
  • Buz
  • Sy

Musical Dog Names

Here's a lyrical list for your musical pooch!
  • Niki
  • Mylie
  • Cardi
  • Aretha
  • Cadence
  • Cher
  • ​Dolly
  • Nora
  • Taylor
  • Loretta

  • Missy
  • Joni
  • Madonna
  • Tina
  • Billie
  • Cyndi
  • Celine 
  • Ella
  • Alanis
  • Adele
  • Drake
  • ​Jay Z
  • Prince
  • Jackson
  • Jagger
  • ​Elton
  • Bob
  • Dylan
  • Johnny
  • Cash
  • B.I.G
  • Dre
  • Beethoven
  • Wolfgang
  • Mozart
  • Stevie
  • Billie
  • Van Halen
  • Louis
  • Mick

Names For Black Dogs

There's just something special about those black puppers. Give them a solid name for a friend that's got your back!
  • Opal
  • Poppy
  • Bean
  • Onyx
  • Raven
  • Rainy
  • Luna
  • Nisha
  • Anise
  • Artemis
  • Black Beauty
  • Blackberry
  • Ebony
  • Licorice
  • Indigo (or Indie)
  • Velvet
  • Asher
  • Pepper
  • Coal
  • Olive
  • Midnight
  • Black Jack
  • Flint
  • Eclipse
  • Espresso
  • Shadow
  • Moon
  • Cola 
  • Smokey
  • Kylo
  • Stormy
  • Panther

Names For White Dogs

Give those white pooches a name to help them shine!
  • Angel
  • Sky
  • Sugar
  • Coconut
  • Bianca
  • Marshmallow
  • Dove
  • Winter
  • Blanca
  • Snowball
  • Neve
  • Misti (or Misty)
  • Pearl
  • Marzipan
  • Jasmine
  • Lily
  • Juneau
  • Milkshake
  • Nilla (or Vanilla)
  • Thunder
  • Yukon
  • Cotton 
  • Casper
  • Fluffer
  • Blizzard (or Blitz)
  • Polar
  • Aspen
  • Ice Man
  • Ghost
  • Snowflake
  • Cringle
  • Frosty

Names For Brown Dogs

Brown is the color of Chocolate so we think brown dogs are super sweet!
  • Honey
  • Peaches
  • Biscuit
  • Pebbles
  • Brownie
  • Mango
  • Pumpkin
  • Mocha
  • Muffin
  • Penny
  • Ginger
  • Foxy
  • Goldie
  • Cupcake
  • Cocoa
  • Nutmeg
  • Hershey
  • Kodiak
  • Grizzly
  • Bacon
  • Toffee
  • Buckwheat
  • Chestnut
  • Fudge
  • Chewy
  • Graham
  • Chai
  • Wookie
  • Truffles
  • Java
  • Forest
  • Waffles

Best Names For Female Dogs

Your favorite gal needs a showstopper kind of name. Check out these babes!
  • Sissy
  • Alexi
  • Mya
  • Chica
  • Ivy
  • Francine
  • Juliet
  • Piper
  • Thea
  • Vixen
  • Cherry
  • Eden
  • Flo
  • Zoe
  • Liv
  • Joy
  • Trixie
  • Mila
  • Hope
  • Felicity

Best Names for Male Dogs

Masculine yet refined. These boy names will make your boy proud!
  • Bentley
  • Pongo
  • Snoopy
  • Ace​
  • Shiloh
  • Ringo
  • Padre
  • Rex
  • Max
  • Chip
  • Rio
  • Barnabe
  • Alfie
  • Blue
  • Amigo
  • Billy
  • Captain
  • Norm
  • Reggie
  • Nash

Unique Dog Names

Not your ordinary pooch. Not your ordinary name. Sometimes it's good to stand out.
  • Cc
  • ​Bonbon
  • Minerva
  • Nebula
  • Amaya
  • Leeloo
  • Shyla
  • Bayla
  • Tessie
  • Carmelia
  • Phantom
  • Stryker
  • Dobie
  • Lucius
  • ​Neville
  • Rowan
  • Midas
  • Blair
  • Brecken
  • Klaus
​

Funny Dog Names

A little bit of fun. A little bit of sass. These dog names really kick some....tail. ; )
  • Reeses Puppycups
  • Mary Puppins
  • Winnie the Pooch
  • Jelly Bean
  • Miss Kitty
  • Spanx
  • Gumdrop
  • Cinder Ella
  • Miss Piggy
  • Waffles
  • Queen Bey
  • Miss Havisham
  • Beef
  • Toaster
  • Biggie Smalls
  • Bark Twain
  • Jimmy Chew
  • Droolius Ceasar​
  • Bacon
  • Furdinand
  • Taco
  • Meatball
  • Tater
  • Sushi
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