Bringing home a new best friend is full of excitement, stress, and joy. One of the best parts of bringing home a new dog is finding the perfect name!
You can look through the Top Pet Names or most Popular Dog Names to see what you like.
Or, we’ve got a few categories you can look through.
Uncommon and Cool Dog Names
Perhaps, you’re looking for and interesting, unique name for your hooch.
Male and Female Dog Names
Lists of the top male and female dog names.
Names for the Color of the Dog
Have a dog whose color stands out? Pick a name that suits them best.
- Red/Orange
- Black
- Black and White
- Brown
- White
- Gold or Golden
- Grey or Silver
- Spotted
- Wrinkled
- Fluffy
- Bi, Tri, and Multicolored
- Yellow
Picking a Name for your Dog’s Breed
Want to pick a name that affirms your breed of dog? We’ve got quite a few for you!
- Alaskan Malamute
- American Eskimo
- Australian Shepherd
- Basset Hound
- Beagle
- Bichon
- Border Collie
- Boston Terrier
- Boxer
- Bulldog
- Cairn Terrier
- Cavapoo
- Chihuahua
- Cockapoo
- Cocker Spaniel
- Collie
- Dalmatian
- Doberman Pinscher
- Fox Terrier
- German Shepherd
- German Shorthaired Pointer
- Goldendoodle
- Golden Retriever
- Great Dane
- Greyhound
- Hound Dog Names
- Irish Wolfhound
- Irish Setter
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Japanese Chin
- King Charles Cavalier Spaniel
- Labradoodle
- Labrador Retriever
- Maltese
- Miniature Pinscher
- Mixed Breed
- Old English Sheepdog
- Papillion
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Pit Bull
- Pomeranian
- Poodle
- Pug
- Puggle
- Rottweiler
- Samoyed
- Schipperke
- Schnoodle
- Sheltie
- Shih Tzu
- Siberian Husky
- Silky Terrier
- St. Bernard
- Weimaraner
- West Highland White Terrier
- Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Names
If you want your pup to have a name that fits their origins:
Stray & Rescued Dog Names
Found a dog and gave it a home? Or, did they find you? Pick a name that fits your new-found-home hound.
Name Your Dog Based on Personality Traits
Movie & TV Lover Dog Names
Have favorite movie? Want to name your pet after someone famous? We’ve got a few ideas:
- Lord of the Rings Dog Names
- Star Trek Dog Names
- Harry Potter Dog Names
- Celebrity Pet Names
- Marvel-Themed Names
- Star Wars Dog Names
- Game of Thrones Dog Names
- Most Popular TV Shows Dog Names
- TV-themed Dog Names
- Canine Stars – Famous TV Dogs Names
Hobby Dog Names
Here are some name ideas for dogs based on your favorite hobbies:
- Biker Dog Names
- Lake Themed Dog Names
- Boat Dog Names
- Hunting Dog Names
- Football Lovers Dog Names
- Musical Dog Names
- Artistic Dog Names
Holiday Dog Names
Got your dog around a certain time of year? Or, maybe you just enjoy the holidays!
- Patriotic Dog Names
- Christmas Dog Names
- Halloween- themed Dog Names
- Religion inspired dog names
- Easter-inspired dog names
Seasonal Dog Names
Got your dog around a certain time of year? Or, maybe you just enjoy the season!
More Info
Have more suggestions or a fun name for one of your dogs? Share with us in the comments below.