Great Dog Name Ideas

Choosing a name for a new dog can be difficult. Whether you're the type to research for days, go by your intuition, or just pick the first name you hear, it's a name that will stick for many years. Unless you pick something offensive, you really can't go wrong with many names. Here are some tips to think about:

• Consider choosing a name that is one or two syllables. This will make it much easier when calling their name. Not to mention, there's a better chance of the name fitting on its tag. If you were to choose a name like, "Mr. Bojangles," imagine having to say that over and over again. It doesn't roll off the tongue easily.
• Try not to choose a name that sounds like a command. This can confuse the dog. For example, if the dog's name is "Mit," when you call it, he might think you're telling him to sit.
• When coming up with ideas, take into consideration your favorite books, songs, shows, or places. Doing this will help you come up with lots of names.
• Be sure to ask everyone in the household if they are ok with the name you are choosing. I know from personal experience that if someone doesn't like it, they just won't call it that. This can be annoying for the dog and the owner.
• Above all, have fun. Your dog is a member of the family, and its name is important. Try to think of a name that suits your puppy's personality!

If you are having trouble thinking of names, I have listed quite a few suggestions based on different categories.

Choosing a one-syllable name is never a bad idea for a dog. Not only is it easier to say, it's easy to remember and will fit on their tags. Some examples of one syllable dog names:

• Jack
• Bo
• Chance
• Ace
• Blade
• Fuzz
• Snow
• Hope
• Mole
• Moose
• Sun
• Boo
• Gus
• Scout
• Star
• Ash
• Rose
• Storm
• Zeus
• Doc
• Pearl
• Blue
• Rain

Is your new puppy going to be your hunting companion? If so, here are some good names that will fit their personality!

• Camo
• Remy
• Bullet
• Shooter
• Drake
• Buck
• Tank
• Ranger
• Arrow
• Bear
• Colt
• Bush
• Sport
• Ammo
• Trigger

When you have a baby, it's expected to name your child something rather "normal" so that they don't get made fun of. When you have a pet though, all bets are off. You can be as creative as you want and find something that truly reflects your dog's personality. So, have fun when choosing a name! Make sure it's something you'll love for years to come.

• Rosa Barks
• Bark Obama
• Hamburglar
• Whoopi
• Oprah
• Winnie the Poodle
• Bond
• Yeti
• Bigfoot
• Alfalfa
• Monkey
• Mr. Bean
• Chewbarka
• Sherlock Bones
• Snoop Dog
• Pikachu
• Barkley
• Goober
• Boo
• Dee-O-Gee
• Goose
• Pig
• Hippy
• Trump
• Moo

If you are someone who loves music, why not name your dog after a musician that inspires you? There's plenty of artists and bands that have great names that would be good for a dog. Though they're well-known musicians, these names offer creative options for a pet.

• Elton
• KISS
• Selena
• Queen
• Gaga
• Cyrus
• Migos
• Tunechi
• Prince
• Wonder
• Queen B
• Tupac
• Sinatra
• Ringo
• Santana
• Mercury
• Cobain
• Aretha
• Axl
• Fleetwood
• Jewel
• Zappa
• Joplin
• Jovi
• Broadway
• Nashville
• Melody
• Lennon

It might seem weird or strange, but food names are actually pretty popular. People are looking for more original names besides Jack, Fluffy, and Molly. When deciding on a name, a lot of owners look for names that will stand out. Here are examples of some:

• Beans
• Taco
• Sprite
• Gumdrop
• Heinz
• Chai
• Sprout
• Olive
• Waffles
• Cocoa
• Biscuit
• Rollo
• Snickers
• Tic-Tac
• Ziti
• Hershey
• PIckles