Layne previously worked for 6 years at an animal shelter and grew up in a household of rescue animals—dogs, cats, birds, and turtles.

Black Lab Dog Names for Boys and Girls

Congratulations on welcoming a black lab into your family. Black labs are a bundle of fun. Now you are ready to pick the perfect name to match their lovable personality. Labrador retrievers are well-known for their athleticism, loyalty, and adaptable, yet sometimes goofy personality. Whether you have a male or a female lab, a black lab puppy, or recently adopted a senior dog, pick the perfect name. Happy searching!

Popular Names for Boy Black Labs

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More Great Names for Male Black Labs

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.

Popular Names for Female Black Labs

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More Great Names for Girl Black Labs

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!

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What Is Your Dog's Name?

Triple h on August 03, 2020:

Hunter i love it

JP on July 14, 2020:

Shadow!

Weeeeee on June 20, 2020:

Aceee

ty on May 29, 2020:

i love the name lucky

Anna on May 18, 2020:

I like the name george

Anya (Russian form of Anne) on May 07, 2020:

My twin brother and I were adopted from far East Russia when we were four. Since my brother has a cat named Sasha, I wanted a Russian name too. Anya is a ten weeks old chocolate lab and very, very active. My mom's Lhasa-poo is aftaid of her attemps to play and growls even though she is, for now, many times larger. Of course Anya will soon be huge. I've only had her for eleven days. I can't wait until she is big enough to wrestle with me, play catch and go swimming while I fish.

She's our first lab and she's go ou ng to be a great companion.

Laynie H (author) from Bend, Oregon on February 13, 2020:

Hi Cadence, those are both beautiful names! I love Cole and I love Raven. Cadence is a nice name too (:

Cadence on February 11, 2020:

cole is my brothers name and raven is my dogs name

Laynie H (author) from Bend, Oregon on November 05, 2019:

I added Cole!

cole on November 05, 2019:

add his name

Laynie H (author) from Bend, Oregon on August 08, 2019:

Cute suggestion Steve!

Steve on August 07, 2019:

Lilo!

Samson on June 15, 2019:

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.

Laynie H (author) from Bend, Oregon on March 31, 2019:

Hi Dan—Solo is awesome! Really suitable for an adventuring black lab!

Dan on March 23, 2019:

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 on February 25, 2019:

Shaun

l jenkins on November 11, 2018:

My black labs name is Relay. He is the best. Second lab that we have had. Love labs!