121 names

121 white dog names for light-coated dogs

White dogs look like walking clouds, and their names usually follow suit. Snow, Ivory and Pearl are the obvious starting points, but you can also borrow from white foods, flowers, birds and soft fabrics. A fluffy white Samoyed might be a Blizzard, a tidy Maltese a Pearl, and a scruffy West Highland White Terrier a Dumpling.

This list is sorted by theme so you can find the vibe you want, from wintry names to sweet foods, bright light and names that actually mean white in other languages. Each entry has a short note about where it comes from.

Look for a name with a clear first sound that stands out outdoors. Short names like Snow, Frost, Opal and Cloud are easy to call across a yard.

Snow, ice and sky

SnowFresh, white winter powder
SnowballA round white ball of snow
SnowflakeA single delicate ice crystal
BlizzardA heavy snowstorm
FrostThin white ice on cold mornings
FlurryA light, quick fall of snow
PowderLight, dry snow
GlacierA huge, slow river of ice
IcebergA floating mass of ice
AvalancheA rush of snow down a mountain
ArcticThe cold region around the North Pole
PolarOf the polar regions
TundraCold, treeless plain
AlpineOf the high mountains
SleetIcy rain
IcicleA hanging spike of ice
Yeti♂Legendary white creature of the Himalayas
HoarfrostFeathery white frost
RimeA white coating of frozen mist
ChillA cold feeling
CirrusThin, wispy cloud
CumulusPuffy, heaped cloud
StratusLow, even layer of cloud
CloudSoft white vapor in the sky
MistFine white water droplets in the air
FogThick low cloud at ground level
VaporSteam or mist
NimbusA rain cloud, or a halo of light

Pearls, stones and soft things

IvoryCreamy white
Pearl♀Smooth white gem from an oyster
Opal♀Milky gem with flashes of color
AlabasterSmooth, pale stone
MoonstonePale gem with a soft glow
QuartzClear or milky crystal
Crystal♀Clear, sparkling stone
DiamondBrilliant clear gem
MarbleSmooth white stone
ChalkSoft white limestone
Porcelain♀Delicate white china
SelenitePale, glowing mineral
Albion♂Old poetic name for Britain, often linked to its white cliffs
CottonSoft white plant fiber
LinenCool, light fabric
Lace♀Delicate openwork fabric
Cashmere♀Ultra-soft wool
FleeceThick, soft wool
WoolWarm, curly fiber
AngoraFluffy, silky fiber
DownSoft feathers
Feather♀Light bird plume
FluffLight, airy fuzz
PuffA soft round cloud
FloofInternet slang for a very fluffy dog
GauzeLight, see-through fabric
TissueSoft white paper

White foods and sweets

MarshmallowSoft, fluffy white candy
VanillaCreamy sweet flavor
CoconutWhite flesh of a tropical fruit
Meringue♀Airy baked egg-white treat
CreamRich white dairy
SugarSweet white crystals
AlmondPale nut
RiceWhite grain
PopcornPuffy white snack
IcingSweet white cake topping
FrostingFluffy cake topping
MilkSmooth white drink
Pavlova♀Meringue dessert named for a ballerina
CauliflowerPale vegetable
DumplingSoft doughy parcel
BaoFluffy steamed bun
TapiocaPale pudding pearls
FondantSmooth white icing
YogurtCreamy cultured milk
CheesecakeCreamy dessert
ParfaitLayered dessert
MarzipanSweet almond paste

White animals and flowers

SwanElegant white waterbird
CygnetA young swan
DoveWhite bird of peace
EgretSlim white wading bird
HeronTall wading bird
PtarmiganMountain bird that turns white in winter
ErmineWinter-white weasel and royal fur
LambYoung sheep with a white fleece
BunnySoft little rabbit
SeagullWhite and gray shore bird
BelugaWhite Arctic whale
AlbatrossLarge seabird with white wings
NarwhalArctic whale with a long tusk
UnicornMythical white horse with a horn
Lily♀Elegant white flower
Jasmine♀Fragrant white flower
Gardenia♀Creamy, scented blossom
Magnolia♀Large white spring flower
Edelweiss♀White alpine flower
Snowdrop♀Early white spring flower
Lotus♀Water flower, often white
Camellia♀Glossy-leaved bloom, often white
DogwoodTree with white spring blooms

Light, angels and spirits

AngelA heavenly messenger
HaloA ring of light
CherubA sweet, small angel
SeraphA high-ranking angel
HeavenA place of peace
Celeste♀Heavenly
LuxLatin for light
LumenA unit of light
BeaconA bright guiding light
GhostA pale, spectral spirit
SpiritSoul or lively energy
WispA thin trace of smoke or cloud
SpookA friendly ghost
Aura♀A glow around a person or thing

Names that mean white

Blanca♀Spanish for white
Gwen♀Welsh for white or blessed
Gwyn♂Welsh for white
Blanche♀French for white
Bianco♂Italian for white
WeissGerman for white
Lumi♀Finnish for snow

Tips for choosing

If your dog is white with markings, think about a name that nods to both. Cloud suits a white dog with gray patches, Cotton suits a fluffy white coat, and Domino can work for a white dog with a few dark spots.

Try the name in your normal voice and your outdoor voice. Names that start with a hard consonant, like Chalk, Cotton and Cloud, carry well in a park, while softer names such as Opal and Lumi work for a gentle indoor dog.

For more color inspiration, see our black dog names and brown dog names.

Frequently asked questions

What are good names for a white male dog?

Snow, Blizzard, Frost, Yeti, Polar, Ivory and Chalk are popular for white boys. For a sweeter feel, try Marshmallow, Dumpling or Cotton.

What are good names for a white female dog?

Pearl, Opal, Lily, Gwen and Blanca are all lovely, and Lumi (Finnish for snow) is a short, soft pick. Sweet options include Vanilla, Meringue and Coconut.

What are some funny white dog names?

Floof, Marshmallow, Dumpling, Popcorn and Snowball are playful picks. Fluff, Puff and Pavlova all suit a dog with a very fluffy coat.

What names mean white in other languages?

Blanca is Spanish, Gwen and Gwyn are Welsh, Lumi means snow in Finnish, and Weiss is German for white. Bianco and Blanche are the Italian and French words for white, and the Irish name Finn means fair.