Dogs are truly an animal that instantly becomes one of the family members. And naming your dog is pretty important, after all, you’ll be enjoying one another’s company for years to come!
So if you’re looking for the perfect moniker for your furry friend, whether you're a first-time dog owner or you have a girl or boy dog, let us help you out with our list of dog name ideas. You’ll find well-known names from pop culture, trending dog names and those options that are a little wackier but fit your dog's personality perfectly.
Popular dog names
Certain dog names are popular for a good reason - because they're sound so lovely! We've compiled 20 of the top 100 dog names for both male and female dogs all all dog breeds from rover.com for you to browse through.
20 most popular male dog names
Alfie
Charlie
Milo
Max
Teddy
Buddy
Oscar
Bailey
Archie
Hugo
Barney
Monty
Toby
Bear
Rocky
Marley
Jack
Bertie
Cooper
Ralph
20 most popular female dog names
Bella
Luna
Poppy
Lola
Daisy
Ruby
Molly
Rosie
Lily
Coco
Millie
Tilly
Willow
Roxy
Nala
Lexi
Lucy
Bonnie
Honey
Maggie
Unique dog names
We get it, you want something a little different for your dog so they will stand of the crowd. So what about one of these unique names?
Unique male dog names
Watson
Damon
Conan
Finn
Parker
Reese
Vinnie
Boris
Tuck
Juju
Skyler
Gibson
Hobbes
Wes
Ainsley
Bertram
Xander
Hunter
Arlo
Beauregard
Fletcher
Unique female dog names
Avalon
Saskia
Etta
Leela
Rita
Mitzi
Claire
Jolene
Mavis
Moana
Tahiti
Cricket
Jasmine
Kendall
Ophelia
Sappho
Gail
Black dog names
If you've got a black dog, what about naming them one of these black-themed names?
Pepper
Raven
Carbon
Charcoal
Coal
Ebony
Graphite
Inky
Jet
Licorice
Batman
Midnight
Morticia
Nebula
Onyx
Dog pair names
Lucky you, you've got TWO dogs to love and care for! We adore these names which work so well together.
Batman and Robin
Lennon & McCartney
Wallace & Gromit
Fred & Ginger
Thelma & Louise
Tom & Jerry
Garfield & Odie
Donald & Daisy
Bilbo and Frodo
Ben and Jerry
VIDEO: 250+ dog names
Still not found 'the one' for your pooch? Have a watch of this video for some more ideas.