120+ Great Dog Names for Black Labs or Labrador Retrievers
What Should I Name My Black Lab?
You've come to the right place. Not only are you lucky to welcome a black lab into your family, but it is likely that you are ready to pick them a super stellar name to match their lovable personality.
Black labs are a bundle of fun. An active breed, the Labrador Retriever is known for its athleticism, loyalty, and adaptable, yet sometimes goofy, personality. Whether you have a male or a female lab, a black lab puppy, or recently adopted senior dog, look no further for that perfect name. Many of these fun names can be adapted for both male and female dogs. Happy searching!
Popular Names for Female Black Labs
Ash
| Abby
| Anna
|
|---|---|---|
Athena
| Allie
| Bella
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Bailey
| Bonnie
| Boone
|
Blue
| Cassie
| Clara
|
Cassie
| Clara
| Cookie
|
Dakota
| Daisy
| Denali
|
Elektra
| Ellie
| Fern
|
Hazel
| Hannah
| Iris
|
Jasmine
| Jazz
| Jet
|
Kell
| Kilani
| Kitty
|
Fun Labrador Facts
- Labradors actually originated in Newfoundland.
- Their tail acts like a rudder in the water.
- Labrador retrievers have been the most popular dog breed for the last 24 years according to the AKC.
- Black labs have the most success in working dog competitions.
Keep Your Lab Safe at Night
Our black lab liked to run on the field at night and chase her ball. Because of her coat color, we wanted to make sure we could see her and she was safe. She wore this LED collar at night to keep her safe. Consider getting one for your lab! They are good for walks, too.
Video: Labrador Retrievers 101
More Great Names for Female Black Labs
Lady
| Leia
| Lucy
|
|---|---|---|
Lola
| Lila
| Maude
|
Mazzy
| Mia
| Minnie
|
Mollie
| Noir
| Nina
|
Olive
| Onyx
| Penny
|
Pepper
| Pippie
| Queenie
|
Raven
| Rose
| Roxy
|
Sadie
| Scarlett
| Sierra
|
Stella
| Sky
| Tessa
|
Venus
| Willow
| Xena
|
Zora
| Zoa
| Zetta
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Popular Names for Male Black Labs
Ace
| Axel
| Barney
|
|---|---|---|
Bane
| Bear
| Blake
|
Blaze
| Buddy
| Carter
|
Captain
| Charlie
| Chance
|
Clancy
| Chevy
| Cody
|
Cooper
| Conner
| Cosmo
|
Dusty
| Dude
| Finley
|
Frankie
| Goose
| Guiness
|
Gunner
| Harvey
| Harley
|
Hunter
| Kin
| Koda
|
More Great Names for Male Black Labs
Leo
| Lenny
| Lucky
|
|---|---|---|
Magic
| Marley
| Milo
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Maverick
| Max
| Murphy
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Oreo
| Oliver
| Otis
|
Ono
| Prince
| Panther
|
Ranger
| Ripley
| Riley
|
Rollo
| Rudy
| Sam
|
Skip
| Stanley
| Tanner
|
Tank
| Teddy
| Thor
|
Titus
| Walter
| Ziggy
|
Are Labs Good Dogs?
Absolutely! As with any dog breed, it is important to offer your companion all the necessaities—this includes proper nutrition, care, love, affection, exercise, and stimulation. Any dog can be well behaved with the necessities.
Black labs are known for being highly adaptable and absolutely lovely family dogs. Wishing you the best to you and your canine companion!
Questions & Answers
© 2018 Layne Holmes
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What Is Your Dog's Name?
AUTHORCute suggestion Steve!
Lilo!
A yellow lab bred for show but trained for service to assist a paraplegic (me). He is wonderful, sweet and strong, as his name suggests.
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Hi Dan—Solo is awesome! Really suitable for an adventuring black lab!
Our black lab's name is "Solo". It's been decided with the kids. We are Star Wars fans and Han Solo is Da Man! lol
Shaun
My black labs name is Relay. He is the best. Second lab that we have had. Love labs!
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