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1001 Best Dog Names for Smart Pets
¿Ready to find the best dog names? Congratulations on your new dog! You are about to embark in one of the most exciting and fulfilling adventures of your life! I have compiled this list of unique dog names for you and your new furry friend.
Naming your dog is the first experience you share with your new pet and it can be a bonding experience too. That is why finding good dog names is important and sometimes a little difficult, there are so many to choose from!
If possible, a dog name should be short and sharp. It should also be memorable or cute or special to you. It should also be a sound that is not often said in common situations, you want the name to sound unique to your dog.
Finally, you must teach your dog its name! Don't assume that he or she will learn it on its own. Most dogs I know think they are called "Look what I have!". Below you will find the best dog names for male and female pets.
Find the best name for your dog!
Best dog names for male dogs
AAce Admiral Adolf Agent Alan Alaska Alex Alfie Alfonso Alpha Amani Amaretto Amos Angel Anwin Apache Apollo Archer Arjun Ark Arrow Aslan Axel Aztech |
BBach Balto Barett Bean Bear Beta Big Blaze Blue Boddy Bolt Bookie Booster Boris Boss Boston Bracco Brave Brisby Brody Bruce Bruno Budderball Buddha Buddy |
CCaeser Caine Canelo Ceazer Channel Chaparo Chewy Ciro Coco Cooper Cotton Crash Cujoe Cake Caliber Cannibal Cannon Casey Charlie Cody Cooper Chief Cinder Colt |
D/EDakota Duke Dallas Dart Delta Diego Diesel Dino DJ Dominick Diggle Dodge Drake Dude Echo Edi Egon Einstein Elf Elvis Ely Emmet Eskimo Espresso Eureka Everett Ewok |
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Need a dog tag?
I love these love tags! They don't "tinkle" as your dog moves around and they don't snag in unwanted places like fences or tree branches. If you need a dog tag, I recommend this kind. These particular ones are made of sillicone and long lasting! |
FFajita Fatal Favor Felix Fido Finn Fire Fizz Flash Fly Forrest Fox Foxy Frodo Fun Furious |
GGabe Gallon Garrett Gene Giant Gizmo Gordon Grant Greg Grey Grit Gus |
HHachi Hank Harley Quinn Hercules Halo Hancock Happy Harley Henry Hunter Hex Hook Hydro |
I/JIce Indian Iggs Iron Jack Jackson Jake Joey Jack Jansen Jerry Johnny Junior Jasper |
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The perfect dog collar
A dog collar should be simple, no choke, no nothing. This one is reflective and closes with a snap. Perfect! Your dog should wear a collar and tag whenever you are outdoors for safety. |
K/LKaiser Keeper Koda Koko Krypto Kukey Kuno Kurt Levi Lexie Limbo Lucas Lucky Lemon Leo Looper Luke |
MMac Major Maynu Melo Mike Marcus Matt Max Maximus Mikey Milo Murphy Mink Minx Mix Monk Moss |
N/ONeo Niko Norman Onyx Optimus Ozzy Neon Newt Ninja Nolo Nut Oleo Oliver Onyx Orion Orzo Owl |
P/QPang Panky Papu Pat Pepper Peter Porter Patch Pawn Pax Pear Plug Quake Quark Quest Quirk Quiz |
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RRaff Rage Rags Rainier Raja Rake Rambo Randy Rap Rat Rave Raven Raw Red Remi Rex Rexu Ribs Rigz Riley Ringo Ritz Rocco Rocky Rudy Rusty Ruzo |
SSage Sam Sammy Samson Sargent Pepper Satan Saurabh Scooby Seed Shado Shadow Shiloh Silas Smokey Snaider Snicker Snnofy Snoopy Soda Spam Sparky Speed Spike Springsteen Sting Sulu Sun |
T/U/VTeddy Toby Tarso Thor Tiger Tisane Titan Tito Trooper Tyson Tank Tam Tut Tic Tip Tad Tabu True Tune Ulyses Udon Volt Vox Vamps Vibes Victor Vigor |
W/X/Y/ZWags Wallace Walli War Wart Web Wiley Wilford Wimbo Wind Wink Winston Wiz Wyatt Xenon Xerox Yogie Zafiro Zag Zak Zeta Zeus Zinc Ziti Zouk |
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A LONG leash is a must!
What is the secret to a nice walk with your dog? a long leash! Yes, letting your dog have some freedom to smell everything in his environment is the best way to prevent a dog pulling on the leash. |
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Best Dog Names for Female Dogs
AAbby Aissi Akeya Akila Akira Alaska Alexia Alice Almond Aloha Alya Amani Amaretto Amber Angel Angela Anja Annika Anwin Armani Arya Ashanti Aspen Athena Aurora Avalon Ayra |
BBaby Baby Bacardi Bailey Bambina Barbie Batik Bay Becca Bella Belle Bhahiar Bianca Bizi Blair Blossom Blue Blue Ivy Bluebell Bonbon Boonie Bora Bree Bubblegum Buffy Buttercup Buttons |
CCabaret Cala Candy Capybara Carey Casey Cha-Cha Chakra Champagne Chanay Chaska Cheesecake Cherry Chica Chichi Chilli pepper China Chocha Chyna Cianna Cierra Cleo Coco Cookie Cora Coraline Creole |
DDaiquiri Daisy Dakota Dalila Danica Danitza Daring Darla Darling Dash Data Day DeeDee Delilah Delta Demi Destiny Diamond Diva Dizzy Dollar Dolly Donna Dove Drusilla Duffy Duna |
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Need a dog tag?
I love these love tags! They don't "tinkle" as your dog moves around and they don't snag in unwanted places like fences or tree branches. If you need a dog tag, I recommend this kind. These particular ones are made of sillicone and long lasting! |
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E/FEbony Éclair Edna Eire Ellen Ellie Elsa Emma Enya Eva Ezra Faberge Faith Fang Fanny Fantasia Felicity Fifi Fiona Flirt Flo Flora Franny Freida Fu Fu |
G/HGabbana Gaga Gaia Gala Geisha Gemma Genesis Gigi Ginger Goldin Grace Grenella Gretchen Gretta Gucci Gypsy Hailey Hanna Happy Hashi Heaven Henna Holly Honey Hope |
I/JIanna Ina Indigo Iona Iris Isana Ishika Ishka Isis Ivory Ivy Izzy Jackie Jamaica Janet Jazz Jellybean Jenny Jewel Jill Jody Jolli Josie Joy June |
K/LKahlua Kali Kanook Karma Keela Keiko Kenna Keyla Kia Kiara Kiki Kuka Kyra Lady Laila Lassie Liesl Lilo Lily Lisa Lola Louie Lucy Lulu Luna |
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The perfect dog collar
A dog collar should be simple, no choke, no nothing. This one is reflective and closes with a snap. Perfect! Your dog should wear a collar and tag whenever you are outdoors for safety. |
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MMaddie Maisy Makaila Mali Malvasia Mamacita Mandy Mary Jane Melody Mia Mika Millie Mint Mishkia Missy Mitzy Mocca Molly Mona Montana Mooshu Mossy Muffin Muffy Mystique |
N/ONala Nanna Naomi Nappy Neekah Nelly Nemesis Nessa Nevada Nhua Nibbles Nikki Nina Ninja Nirvana Noori Nova Nutmeg Odessa Okra Olga Olive Olivia Onyx Opal |
P/QPaige Pandora Panther Paprika Paris Party Pasha Patches Payton Peaches Peanut Pearl Peggy Penny Pepper Pippi Poet Polly Popcorn Posh Prada Princess Priscilla Puffy Queen |
R/SRainbow Raisin Randy Raven Regina Rhonda Rita Rory Rosie Roxy Ruby Sachi Saddie Sakari Salem Sasha Scarlet Serena Shadow Sheba Shelly Sienna Snow Sophie Storm |
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TTaffy Tainy Tala Talia Tallie Tallulah Tatum Taylor Tequila Terry Tessa Tiana Tiera Tina Tiny Tizzy Tonka Trixie Truffles Tulip Tundra |
U/VUltra Unity Ursula Vanilla Vanity Vedette Vegas Velvet Venus Vera Vibe Vicky Viola Violet Vivi Vodka Vogue Voltage |
W/XWaffles Wag Wally Wanda Wank Wendy West Whim Whitney Whoopie Wiggles Willa Willow Wilma Windy Winnie Woolly Wriggley Wynona Xana Xenia |
Y/ZYasmine Yellow Yoga Yoko Yvette Yvonne Zafrina Zaida Zaria Zenna Zumba Zury Zuzu Zelda Ziggy Zinc Zoe Zuri |
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A LONG leash is a must!
What is the secret to a nice walk with your dog? a long leash! Yes, letting your dog have some freedom to smell everything in his environment is the best way to prevent a dog pulling on the leash. |
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Best Dog Names in Spanish
One way to pick good dog names is to choose from another language. Because these are words that you do not use daily, every time your say them your dog may pay more attention to them. You must teach your dog its name though!
Best dog names for females
Abril (April) Aceituna (Olive) Amelí Azúcar (sugar) Azul (Blue) Bala (Bullet) Beba (Baby girl) Blanca (White) Botitas (Little Boots) Brisa (Breeze) Bruma (Ocean fog) Campanita (Little Bell) Canela (Cinnamon) Carmela Carola Cereza (Cherry) Chula (Pretty) Conga Daga (Dagger) Dama (Lady) Diabla (Female Devil) Dulce (Sweet) Duquesa (Duchess) Enana (Dwarf) Enchilada Espia (Spy) Espuma (Foam) Estrella (Star) Fajita Fama (Fame) Fausta Fiera (Beast) Fiesta (Party) Foca (Seal) Franca (Truthful) Frutilla (Strawberry) Fugaz (Fleeting) Furia (Fury) Gata (Cat) Gitana (Gypsy) Gorda (Fat) Gota (Drop) Huella (Foot-print) Humita (Corn filling) India (Indian) Isla (Isle) Jacarandá (Type of tree) Jamas (Never) Jota (Letter J, also a type of dance) Juerga (Slang for party) Jungla (Jungle) Justa (Just) Leona (Lioness) Luna (Moon) Luz (Light) Marea (Tide) Medusa (Jellyfish) Miel (Honey) Mimosa (Likes to be pampered) Mona (Monkey) Mora (Blackberrie) Morena (Dark skinned) Negra (Black) Niebla (Fog) Noche (Night) Nube (Cloud) Nuez (Nut) Ojalá (Hopefully) Onda (Wave) Paloma (Pigeon) Peca (Freckle) Pelusa (Lint) Petisa (Short) Pimpollo (Flower bud) Pluma (feather) Rabia (Rabid) Reina (Queen) Risa (Laughter) Rubia (Blond) Rulos (Curls) Rumba Runa (Rune) Salsa Samba Sirena (Mairmaid, sirene( Sol (Sun) Tequila Violeta (Violet) |
Best dog names for males
Acero (Steel) Ajo (Garlic) Antifaz (Mask) Bandido (Bandit) Bicho (Bug) Bolero Capitán (Captain) Caracol (Snail) Caramelo (Candy) Carnaval Carozo (Pit) Chiste (Joke) Copete (Pompadour) Dante Diablo (Devil) Duque (Duke) Encanto (Charm) Espiritu (Spirit) Feroz (Fierce) Franco Fuego (Fire) Furioso (Furious) Genio (Genie) Glotón (Eats too much) Gordo (Fat) Gringo (Slang for American( Jabón (Soap) Jalapeño Juguete (Toy) Justo (Just) Ladrón (Thief) León (Lion) Limón (Lemon) Loco (Crazy) Macho (Male) Mafioso (Mobster) Mambo Manchas (Spots) Mono (Monkey) Nacho Negro (Black) Novato (Newbie) Nudo (Knot) Oeste (West) Ojito (Little eye) Orejas (Ears) Orondo (rounded) Parche (Patch) Pato (Duck) Pelos (Hair) Perico Piluso Pino (Pine tree) Piojo (Lice) Poroto (Pea) Pulga (Flea) Quemado (Burned) Queso (Cheese) Rabito (Little tail) Rey (King) Ringo Sable (Saber) Santo (Saint) Susto (Scare) Tango Terremoto (Earthquake) Timón (Rudder) Toro (Bull) Truco (Trick) Tuco (Tomato Sauce) Viento (Wind)  |
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Famous Dog Names
Another way to find cool dog names is to look into famous dogs, movie dog names or even celebrity dog names. The best dog names are sometimes those that are known to everyone.
Famous Dogs
Ashley: Alex Stein and her dog, Ashley were the founders of the dog sport Disc Dog. They also won the first three world cup championships!
Buck: He is a the main character in the book "Call of the wild" by Jack London. Buck is a pet dog that gets stolen and must learn to live in the wild.
Chaser: He is a border collie that has been tested by many scientists because of his amazing memory and cognitive skills. He has learned over 1000 words already!
Chips: He is a war hero who helped save his soldiers and capture enemies in world war II.
Donnie: He was a Doberman Pinscher featured in a National Geographic show because he was able to organize his toys in geometric shapes, Genius!
Gibson and Zeus: They are two great danes that made the Guinness World record for tallest dogs. Gibson was 107 cm and Zeus 110, standing they are over 2 meters high!
Laika: She was a street dog, but the first one to travel to space during the Russian space trips. Sadly she didn't make it back home.
Belka and Strelka: Two dogs that also travelled to space and were the first ones to make it back home safely.
Togo and Balto: Two of the leader dogs that participated in the Alaskan expedition to bring medicine to the small town of Nome in the middle of the winter. This event is celebrated in Alaska with the traditional Iditarod race.
Movie Dog Names
Male dog names
Toto - The Wizard of Oz Pluto |
Female dog names
 Famous Toto in the movie Wizard of Oz.Bruiser - Legally Blond  Cloe is a chihuahua in Beverly Hills Chihuahua.Nanna - Peter Pan  Pluto! |
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Best Dog Names from Movie Characters
One way to find best dog names is to look into names from movie characters, you can certainly think about memorable characters that touched you in a personal way.
Male dog names
Korben - The Fifth Element |
Female dog names
Ruby - The Fifth Element |
Here is a list of the most popular character names in movies, in case you need to keep looking.
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3 Essential items to get for your new dog
You got your puppy, you picked its name...now get these essential items to start enjoying life with your new furry best friend!
Teaching your dog its name is one of the most important skills you can practice with your new puppy. You will use it's name indoors, but having a dog that know its name outdoors is life saving! But before you puppy learns its name and how to come when called, you need to think about safety. These 3 essential items are a must:
- Dog Collar: A dog collar should be simple, easy to put and comfortable for the dog. Do NOT use choke or martingale type collars, these hurt your dog and make walks stressful; which can later lead to the dog pulling on the leash or even becoming reactive to other dogs or people in the street. I recommend a simple buckle collar that snaps shut.
- Dog Name Tag: Your dog should always wear a collar and name tag when outdoors in case he/she gets lost. I love name tags that slide on the collar and don't make a constant "tinckling" sound as your dog moves. In addition, these slide on dog tags are less likely to snag on fences or branches, which can be a problem if your dog gets stuck.
- Long dog leash: The N˚1 mistake I see dog owners do is to get uncomfortable and very short leashes. The shorter the leash, the more your dog will pull on the leash! Your dog needs to be able to smell everything he/she wants to during walks. Sniffing is a very relaxing activity for dogs (it actually lowers their heart rate!). Letting your dog sniff during walks will guarantee a very pleasant outing! I recommend the most simple long lines, STAY AWAY from retractable leashes (they are very uncomfortable to hold and can teach your dog to pull).
If you want to learn more about loose leash walking, here is a tutorial article.
FAQs about dog names
What is the best puppy names?
What is the best puppy names?
The best puppy name is a short and sharp sounds. Something unique that is not used often in your day to day vocabulary. A short and sharp name will help your dog recognize the sound easily.
What are 4 letters puppy names?
What are 4 letters puppy names?
Four letter puppy names are great because they are 1 or 2 sillable words that help your dog recognize the sound easily. Here are 4 letter puppy names to get you started: Chip, Dash, Jazz, Boss, Cake, Dude, Colt, Elf, Bay, Cala, Anya, Dove..
What names do dogs hear best?
What names do dogs hear best?
Dogs will hear any sound we make, but to help them understand their name a short and sharp sound is the best. However, this is not a requirement. My dog's name is Callisto, a pretty long name with 3 syllables. However, it is a word and sound that we don't use often in our vocabulary, so when we say it, she knows we are talking to (or about) her!
How to pick a dog name?
How to pick a dog name?
Short and sharp, unique sound not often used in your everyday vocabulary but above all...something special! Your dog's name will be one of the best sounds in the world to you, saying it and hearing it will make you feel love.
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Now that you picked the perfect name for your puppy, teach your dog its name with positive and effective methods! |
This article was written by Natalia Rozas, Ph.D. and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA #4071465) and updated on June 23th, 2024. Case studies and anecdotes are real but to protect the privacy of our clients the names and details are changed.
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