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.
Dog Names Inspired by Tv Shows
Dog Name
| TV Show
|
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Brian
| Family Guy
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Hakeem
| Empire
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Seinfeld
| Seinfeld
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Morty
| Rick and Morty
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Archer
| Archer
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Twyla
| Schitt's Creek
|
Ron Swanson
| Parks and Recreation
|
Dwight
| The Office
|
Sheldon
| The Big Bang Theory
|
Walter White
| Breaking Bad
|
Jughead
| Riverdale
|
Archie
| Riverdale
|
Toby
| This is Us
|
Kramer
| Seinfeld
|
Hawkeye
| M*A*S*H
|
Crazy Eyes
| Orange is the New Black
|
Huck
| Scandal
|
Cyrus
| Scandal
|
Rowan
| Scandal
|
Lucious Lyon
| Empire
|
Dogbert
| Dilbert
|
K-9
| Dr. Who
|
Happy
| 7th Heaven
|
Odie
| Garfield
|
Porkchop
| Doug
|
Scooby Doo
| Scooby Doo
|
Tiger
| The Brady Bunch
|
Khaleesi
| Game of Thrones
|
Arya
| Game of Thrones
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Tywin
| Game of Thrones
|
Vincent
| Lost
|
Jack
| Lost
|
Hurley
| Lost
|
Mr. Eko
| Lost
|
T-dog
| Walking Dead
|
Daryl
| Walking Dead
|
Snookie
| Jersey Shore
|
JWOWW
| Jersey Shore
|
Arrow
| Arrow
|
Offred
| The Handmaid's Tale
|
Moira
| The Handmaid's Tale
|
Ofglen
| The Handmaid's Tale
|
Piper
| Orange is the New Black
|
Red
| Orange is the New Black
|
One-Syllable Dog Names
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
Dog Names Inspired by Movies
Dog Name
| Movie
|
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Jangles
| Inside Out
|
Voldermort
| Harry Potter
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Elsa
| Frozen
|
Alice
| Alice and Wonderland
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Lady
| Lady and the Tramp
|
Tinker Bell
| Peter Pan
|
Berry
| Snow White
|
Dot
| A Bugs Life
|
Dixie
| Winn Dixie
|
Fly
| Babe
|
Zero
| Nightmare Before Christmas
|
Django
| Django Unchained
|
Thor
| Thor
|
Mr. Chow
| The Hangover
|
Sassy
| Homeward Bound
|
Shadow
| Homeward Bound
|
Chance
| Homeward Bound
|
Copper
| The Fox and the Hound
|
Elle Woods
| Legally Blonde
|
Bruiser
| Legally Blonde
|
Bambi
| Bambi
|
Stitch
| Lilo and Stitch
|
Nala
| Lion King
|
Simba
| Lion King
|
Rafiki
| Lion King
|
Wilson
| Cast Away
|
Brick
| Anchorman
|
Buzz
| Toy Story
|
Cruela
| 101 Dalmations
|
Pongo
| 101 Dalmations
|
Perdita
| 101 Dalmations
|
Tito
| Oliver and Company
|
Gidget
| Pets
|
Tattoo
| Pets
|
Shasta
| Snow Buddies
|
Shiloh
| Shiloh
|
Glimmer
| The Hunger Games
|
Peeta
| The Hunger Games
|
Leia
| Star Wars
|
Bolt
| Bolt
|
Toto
| Wizard of Oz
|
Hagrid
| Harry Potter
|
Dobby
| Harry Potter
|
Gandalf
| Lord of the Rings
|
Gollum
| Lord of the Rings
|
Frodo
| Lord of the Rings
|
Obi-Wan
| Star Wars
|
Yoda
| Star Wars
|
Max
| Mad Max
|
Scarlett
| Gone With The Wind
|
Vito
| The Godfather
|
Simba
| Lion King
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Juno
| Juno
|
Marley
| Marley and Me
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Kocoum
| Pocohontas
|
Meeko
| Pocohontas
|
Hunting Dogs
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
Do you know the most popular dog names?
view quiz statisticsFunny Dog Names
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
Dog Names Inspired by Musicians
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
What is most important to you when choosing a name for your dog?
Dog Names Inspired by Food
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
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Comments
Clever little list... yeah
Cute ideas! But some great practical tips for names, too. We've always used two-syllable names since I heard that the first syllable gets their attention and the second confirms the call was for them. However, just like with people, we've also developed a bunch of nicknames which they can also identify... especially when treats are involved. :)