Do you already have a pet name in mind? Or are you still looking for a unique dog name? What are cute dog names? Get ideas from this blog. This post contains the top 100 dog names.
A dog’s name is more than just a personal identifier; it serves as a cue for them to listen to you. Choose well and be inspired with the dogs’ names below.
Most popular male dog names
The following list shows the classic male dog names.
- Max
- Bear
- Ace
- Tucker
- Charlie
- Rocky
- Oliver
- Cooper
- Duke
- Toby
Most popular female dog names
The list shows the classic female dog names.
- Bella
- Bailey
- Lucy
- Maggie
- Sophie
- Luna
- Molly
- Rosie
- Daisy
- Millie
Most unique boy dog names
Literature-inspired dog names
- Sherlock
- Hamlet
- Dickens
- Romeo
- Gulliver
- Sherwood
- Seuss
- Bilbo
- Copernicus
- Lancelot
- Hachi/Hachiko (Hachi: A Dog’s Tale)
- Bolt (Bolt)
- Cujo (Cujo)
- Odie (Garfield)
- Charlie (All Dogs Go to Heaven)
Mythical male dog names
- Achilles
- Gandalf
- Hades
- Sirius
- Phoenix
- Adonis
- Merlin
- Hermes
- Triton
- Orion
Most unique girl dog names
Literature-inspired dog names
- Agatha
- Charlotte
- Penelope
- Arwen
- Jane
- Calypso
- Prim
- Raven
- Dorothy
- Hermione
Female dog names from movies
- Lassie (Lassie the Movie)
- Lady (Lady and the Tramp)
- Perdita (101 Dalmatians)
- Gidget (The Secret Life of Pets)
- Sandy (Little Orphan Annie)
Mythical female dog names
- Hera
- Athena
- Nala
- Diana
- Gaia
- Aurora
- Isis
- Luna
- Xena
- Pandora
Top Food Dog Names
Yes, some people name their dogs according to food.
- Butterscotch
- Fudge
- Biscuit
- Lemon
- Cinnamon
- Oatmeal
- Milkshake
- Peanut
- Oreo
- Apple
The UK’s most popular dog names
According to The Independent, the following are the most popular dog names:
Popular male dogs
- Alfie
- Archie
- Bailey
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Oscar
- Max
- Milo
- Teddy
- Toby
Popular female dogs
- Bella
- Daisy
- Lola
- Millie
- Molly
- Poppy
- Rosie
- Roxy
- Ruby
- Tilly
Choosing the right name for your dog
- The sound of the name is the key
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- It should be one or two-syllable that preferably ends with ‘a’ or ‘e.’
- Avoid names that have similar sounds of a command such as ‘Rey’ that actually sounds like ‘stay.’ This is to avoid confusion when training the dog.
- The shorter the name, the faster the dog moves to respond.
Tip: If you want to have a longer name, think of a nickname that will make it shorter.- Avoid the names that rhyme with ‘no.’ This is to have an easy command of discipline when your pooch gets in trouble.
- Use your imagination. Get inspiration from trends and your interests.
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Choosing your dog’s name should really be according to your preference. Make sure that your dog responds with your chosen name.
Have you made your pick? Take a look at UK’s dogs for sale and for adoption.
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