Girl, boy, puppy, senior, goofy, regal. 300+ ideas with smart ways to choose.
If you’ve ever scrolled Reddit and seen “What should we name this chunky girl?” or “Name this handsome loaf,” you know the internet loves naming dogs. The trick is finding a name that fits your dog’s look, age, and vibe, and that also works out loud at the park.
Girl and boy Dog Names
This guide gives you more than 300 girl and boy dog names, grouped by gender, age, style, and personality. It’s organized so you can skim, shortlist, and decide fast.
How to choose a name that works in real life
- Keep it short. One or two syllables is easiest for dogs to learn: “Milo,” “Nala,” “Kona.”
- Pick crisp sounds. Hard consonants like K, T, P, B are clearer in noisy places.
- Avoid cue confusion. Names that sound like commands can cause hiccups. “Kit” might be close to “sit,” “Bo” to “no.”
- Say it in public. You’ll be yelling this at 7 a.m. in the rain. Make sure you won’t regret it.
- Test the nickname. “Penelope” becomes “Penny.” “Bartholomew” becomes “Bart.” Like both.
- Sleep on it. Try a “trial name” for 24 hours and see if it sticks.
Age-based ideas: puppy to senior
For Puppies (bouncy, training-friendly)
Bea, Binky, Coco, Dax, Dot, Fig, Fizz, Gigi, Jax, Kiki, Lilo, Loki, Lulu, Miso, Nori, Nova, Pippa, Rolo, Roo, Roo, Suki, Tiki, Toto, Wally, Zuzu
Teenage Energy (6–18 months)
Blitz, Bolt, Chaos, Chip, Doodle, Echo, Fable, Gizmo, Hiccup, Jitter, Koda, Lark, Moxie, Pixel, Quill, Rascal, Riot, Scout, Sparky, Sprout, Tango, Turbo, Zippy
Adult Dogs (confident, settled)
Atlas, Basil, Cleo, Cyrus, Darcy, Delta, Dune, Eden, Enzo, Fallon, Freya, Griffin, Harper, Hayes, Iris, Juno, Kepler, Laurel, Magnus, Nadia, Orla, Porter, Quinn, Rowan, Sawyer, Tilda, Vesper, Wynn
Senior Dogs (gentle, dignified)
Agnes, Arthur, Beatrice, Bernard, Clive, Doris, Edith, Eleanor, Ernest, Florence, George, Gladys, Harold, Hattie, Hugh, Irving, June, Luther, Maude, Myrtle, Nora, Percival, Ruth, Stanley, Sylvia, Vera, Wallace
You can check your pet age easily by using dog years to human years calculator.
150+ Girl Dog Names, grouped by style
Classics
Bella, Lucy, Daisy, Molly, Sadie, Lily, Maggie, Chloe, Stella, Sophie, Zoey, Rosie, Ruby, Gracie, Penny, Lola, Abby, Annie, Roxy, Nala
Sweet & Cute
Poppy, Mimi, Tilly, Millie, Winnie, Gigi, Coco, Lulu, Pippa, Dottie, Clemmie, Pixie, Boo, Fifi, Honey, Peaches, Mochi, Mabel, Nellie, Sunny
Elegant & Vintage
Eloise, Opal, Pearl, Beatrice, Josephine, Florence, Matilda, Cordelia, Adelaide, Clementine, Sylvia, Vera, Alma, Esme, Harriet, Margo, Ramona, Thea, Wren, Zadie
Short & Snappy
Nix, Kit, Liv, Lux, Bea, Rue, Skye, Jae, Kai, Mae, Shay, Tess, Vale, Bree, Nell, Rain, Sloane, Faye, Quinn, Blaire
Strong & Spunky
Kona, Xena, Nova, Kira, Storm, Rogue, Rebel, Indie, Juno, Zelda, Roxy, Harley, Onyx, Cleo, Vixen, Scout, Vega, Nyx, Sable, Tempest
Nature & Color
Ivy, Maple, Fern, Olive, Juniper, Willow, Hazel, Clover, Meadow, Petal, Coral, Saffron, Sable, Raven, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Indigo, Sienna, Marigold
Food & Cozy Vibes
Mocha, Latte, Cocoa, Biscuit, Brownie, Truffle, Cookie, Muffin, Waffles, Cupcake, Pickles, Noodle, Dumpling, Mochi, Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Chai, Brie, Olive
Pop Culture & Myth
Arya, Leia, Padme, Sansa, Yara, Eleven, Khaleesi, Rogue, Nebula, Wanda, Gamora, Shuri, Toph, Korra, Freya, Athena, Hera, Iris, Nymeria, Arwen
International Flair
Aiko, Amara, Anya, Chiara, Dasha, Eira, Ines, Keiko, Leda, Mira, Nura, Petra, Rina, Suki, Tova, Yuna, Zoya, Noa, Gaia, Luma
Two-Syllable Training All-Stars
Maya, Koda, Nala, Remi, Kira, Tessa, Mira, Piper, Poppy, Sadie, Ruby, Zoe, Roxy, Cleo, Nova, Freya, Thea, Hazel, Willow, Indie
That’s 200+ total options across the categories above, with well over 100 just for girls.
150+ Boy Dog Names, grouped by style
Classics
Max, Charlie, Cooper, Buddy, Rocky, Teddy, Leo, Jack, Duke, Oliver, Archie, Milo, Oscar, Finn, Henry, Winston, Baxter, Louie, Murphy, Jake
Short & Snappy
Ace, Beau, Bo, Chip, Dash, Dex, Duke, Gus, Hank, Jax, Kit, Knox, Mac, Ned, Oz, Rex, Sam, Ty, Van, Zed
Strong & Rugged
Atlas, Bear, Diesel, Ragnar, Titan, Thor, Rocco, Bruno, Tank, Ranger, Maverick, Gunner, Jett, Sarge, Axle, Colt, Blade, Flint, Bruin, Boulder
Playful & Goofy
Bingo, Bongo, Buster, Chewy, Doodle, Beans, Fizzy, Goober, Hiccup, Nacho, Pickles, Pogo, Rascal, Scrappy, Skipper, Snoopy, Waffles, Yoshi, Ziggy, Zippy
Vintage & Gentlemanly
Arthur, Alfred, Bernard, Calvin, Clarence, Clyde, Edgar, Felix, Frank, Frederick, George, Harvey, Irving, Leonard, Louis, Otis, Percy, Ralph, Stanley, Walter
Nature & Outdoorsy
Ash, Birch, Brooks, Canyon, Cedar, Clay, Cliff, Creek, Dune, Everest, Flint, Forrest, Glen, Harbor, Moss, River, Ridge, Summit, Timber, Wolf
Food & Fun
Bagel, Biscuit, Brownie, Butters, Chip, Cocoa, Dumpling, Espresso, Fudge, Mochi, Noodle, Oreo, Peanut, Pretzel, Taco, Tater, Toffee, Truffle, Waffle, Wonton
Myth & Pop Culture
Anakin, Apollo, Ares, Banner, Bucky, Draco, Loki, Neo, Obi, Odin, Remus, Ronan, Sirius, Stark, Thorin, Vega, Xander, Yondu, Zuko, Zorro
International Flair
Aki, Arlo, Bruno, Caspar, Dario, Enzo, Fabio, Giorgio, Hugo, Iker, Jiro, Kenji, Luca, Mateo, Niko, Oleg, Paolo, Rafi, Soren, Yuri
Two-Syllable Training All-Stars
Benny, Copper, Diesel, Dexter, Duncan, Felix, Finley, Jasper, Koda, Murphy, Nico, Oscar, Reggie, Rocco, Rocky, Rowan, Rufus, Sully, Teddy, Walter
Again, 200+ total options here, with well over 100 just for boys.
Unisex names that fit almost any dog
Bailey, Casey, Coco, Indy, Juno, Kai, Koda, Loki, Marley, Micah, Milan, Morgan, Nova, Onyx, Quinn, River, Robin, Rowan, Scout, Sky, Storm, Sunny, Tobi, Wren, Ziggy
Names by vibe (because personality rules)
Goofy & derpy
Biscuit, Boop, Dozer, Doodle, Goober, Hiccup, Noodle, Pickles, Puddles, Waffles, Wiggles, Yoshi, Zigzag
Regal & calm
Athena, Augustus, Beatrice, Bianca, Cyrus, Eleanor, Evander, Helena, Isolde, Magnus, Octavia, Percival, Seraphina, Theodora
Shy & gentle
Bree, Clover, Faye, Fern, Iris, Lark, Lila, Mabel, Miri, Nell, Nori, Pip, Rue, Tova, Wynn
Adventurous & athletic
Arrow, Blaze, Bolt, Chase, Dash, Echo, Jet, Koda, Ranger, Scout, Sprint, Summit, Trek, Turbo, Zephyr
Names by size and look
For small dogs
Bean, Bitsy, Dot, Gidget, Gizmo, Inky, Jelly, Kiki, Lilo, Miso, Mo, Niblet, Peanut, Pei, Pip, Pixie, Puck, Rolo, Roo, Toto
For large dogs
Atlas, Bear, Boulder, Brutus, Dozer, Everest, Goliath, Granite, Moose, Odin, Ranger, Sable, Summit, Tank, Titan, Valkyrie, Yukon, Zephyr
For black coats
Ash, Coal, Ebony, Inky, Jet, Licorice, Midnight, Noir, Onyx, Pitch, Raven, Shade, Sable
For white coats
Alba, Bianco, Blizzard, Cloud, Frost, Ice, Ivory, Marshmallow, Pearl, Polar, Snow, Tofu, Yuki
For brown/reds
Amber, Brandy, Caramel, Cedar, Chestnut, Copper, Hazel, Maple, Mocha, Nutmeg, Penny, Rusty, Sienna
For spotted/merle
Domino, Freckle, Marble, Mottle, Patches, Pepper, Pixel, Speck, Sprinkles, Tetris
A quick process to pick the winner
- Shortlist 5 names that match age, look, and vibe.
- Say each name in your “park voice.”
- Check the nickname you will actually use.
- Do the focus test: call the name from another room. See which gets the fastest head tilt.
- Make it official on the tag and microchip.
SEO-friendly FAQs
What are the best female dog names right now?
Short, strong, and friendly names like Nala, Luna, Nova, Piper, Hazel, Cleo, Freya, Zara are popular because they are easy to say and hear.
What are the best male dog names right now?
Simple classics with crisp consonants: Milo, Finn, Leo, Max, Jack, Archie, Theo, Winston, Rex.
What’s a good unique dog name?
Try nature or vintage: Juniper, Sable, Marigold, Bramble, Eulalie, Percival, Rowena, Thistle.
What are good puppy names for training?
Two-syllable names with contrasty sounds: Kona, Pippa, Koda, Remi, Tessa, Zeke, Benny, Maple.
What are dignified senior dog names?
Gentle, warm choices: Agnes, Maude, Edith, Arthur, Harold, Walter, Pearl, Vera, Stanley, Nora.
