Dog names, with meanings
3,285 name ideas in 25 lists — classic and unusual, by look, by personality and by theme. Short names with one or two syllables are the easiest for dogs to pick out.
105 names
Big Dog Names
Big dog names for large breeds and gentle giants: big animals, legendary giants, mountains, dinosaurs and siz…
124 names
Black Dog Names
Black dog names with meanings, from Midnight and Shadow to Onyx, Licorice and Raven, ideal for black Labs, Gr…
141 names
Boy Dog Names
Boy dog names with meanings, from timeless favorites like Max and Oliver to short one-syllable names, trendy…
117 names
Brown Dog Names
Brown dog names with meanings, from Mocha and Cocoa to Rusty, Hazel and Maple, ideal for chocolate Labs, Dach…
132 names
Country Dog Names
Country dog names inspired by country music legends, cowboys, ranches, farms and the American South, with mea…
116 names
Cute Dog Names
Cute dog names that melt hearts: sweet nicknames, snuggly words, double-sound pet names and puppy-speak, with…
113 names
Dog Names for Pairs
Matching dog name pairs for two dogs: food duos, famous couples, rhyming pairs, opposites, myth and nature du…
122 names
Famous Dog Names
Famous dog names from real history and public-domain books, from Balto and Hachiko to Toto and Buck, each wit…
163 names
Food Dog Names
Food dog names that sound as good as they taste, from Biscuit, Waffles and Pickles to Meatball, Basil and Cup…
170 names
French Dog Names
French dog names with English meanings: elegant boy and girl names, sweet words, French foods, painters, citi…
124 names
Funny Dog Names
Funny dog names with the joke explained: puns on history and books, silly titles, zany words, ordinary human…
113 names
Gender-Neutral Dog Names
Gender-neutral dog names for boys and girls alike: unisex human names, nature picks, adventure words, virtues…
105 names
Girl Dog Names
Girl dog names with meanings, from timeless Bella, Luna and Ruby to short sweet picks, elegant classics, spir…
133 names
Greek Mythology Dog Names
Greek mythology dog names with meanings: gods, heroes, Muses, Titans and mythic beasts like Cerberus, picked…
112 names
Irish Dog Names
Irish dog names with Gaelic meanings: boy and girl names, legendary heroes, folklore, counties and rivers, pe…
156 names
Italian Dog Names
Italian dog names with English meanings: classic boy and girl names, foods like Gnocchi and Pesto, music term…
142 names
Japanese Dog Names
Japanese dog names with meanings, from nature words like Sakura and Kaze to foods like Mochi, strong boy name…
170 names
Nature Dog Names
Nature dog names for outdoorsy pups: trees, flowers, rivers, mountains, weather, stars and wildlife, each wit…
107 names
Norse Dog Names
Norse and Viking dog names with meanings: gods like Odin and Freya, wolves like Fenrir, sagas, realms and Old…
149 names
Old-Fashioned Dog Names
Old-fashioned dog names with vintage charm, from Rover and Spot to Winston, Mabel and Gertrude, with meanings…
111 names
Small Dog Names
Small dog names for tiny pups: size words like Teeny and Pocket, little things like Pebble and Thimble, feist…
176 names
Spanish Dog Names
Spanish dog names with English meanings: boy and girl names, friendly words like Amigo, foods like Churro, na…
115 names
Strong Dog Names
Strong dog names for powerful pups: ancient warriors, steel and engines, fierce words, tough nicknames and le…
148 names
Unique Dog Names
Unique dog names with meanings: space and science, gemstones, music, far-off places, mythical creatures and q…
121 names
White Dog Names
White dog names with meanings, from Snow and Ivory to Marshmallow and Cloud, perfect for white Goldens, Westi…