1134 Beautiful and Varied Names for Puppies

Not sure what to name your furry friend? On this list of 1151 dog names, you’ll find ideas for a name that reflects their unique personality and physical characteristics. The compilation includes short, easy-to-pronounce names for puppies so that your pet can learn it quickly.

What to consider when choosing a name for your dog

It’s crucial to remember that dogs recognize their name and are sensitive to the emotion with which we call them. Therefore, the right choice during the process of adoption and adaptation to the new family acquires a fundamental importance, as this name will last throughout the dog’s life.

Before making your decision, it’s important to consider the following recommendations to choose the perfect name for your dog:

1. Opt for short names: Dogs tend to remember short, simple names best.
2. Look for names that include open vowels: They’re easier to pronounce and for your dog to grasp.
3. Choose a name that’s easy to pronounce: Make sure the name is easy for you to say. If you have difficulty pronouncing it, because it’s a foreign or complicated word, you might end up saying it differently each time you call your dog, which would confuse your puppy.

Once you’ve considered these options, observe your puppy and take into account their physical characteristics:

• Color
• Size
• Spots
• Hair length and type

These unique details may inspire you in the choosing of your puppy’s name.

Also, pay attention to your pet’s personality. Some dogs have an affectionate way of being, therefore, it might be ideal to give them a tender name. If they’re a dog that likes to guard and protect the house from strangers, you can give  them a good police name.

If you’re in the midst of your search, after consulting our list of ideas and recommendations, you can make your own shortlist of your favorites and put them to a vote with your family and friends to get their opinions and make sure you choose the best option.

Now that you’re ready to find the perfect name, keep reading to explore 1134 names for puppies!

Names for Small Dogs

If you have a small dog that needs a name, take a look at the following options.

1. Alice
2. Ada
3. Adele
4. Africa
5. Aphrodite
6. Amber
7. Aiko
8. Alma
9. Ali
10. Alita
11. Almond
12. Amoeba
13. Ana
14. Anika
15. Anise
16. Anita
17. Ace
18. Aqua
19. Arabella
20. Amy
21. Arden
22. Aria
23. Azul
24. Azul
25. Azure
26. Atomic
27. Benny
28. Bucky
29. Boris
30. Blade
31. Baja
32. Bala
33. Becca
34. Bella
35. Berry
36. Buttons
37. Bijou
38. Bitsy
39. Bonita
40. Bonsai
41. Bippi
42. Bug
43. Bunny
44. Bubble
45. Brook
46. Brooklyn
47. Bailey
48. Candela
49. Cinnamon
50. Cherry
51. Chico
52. Chica
53. Chiche
54. Cale
55. Chip
56. Cash
57. Chocla
58. Cosmo
59. Choco
60. Chloe
61. Curly
62. Cookie
63. Coco
64. Cuca
65. Cesar
66. Dolca
67. Dory
68. Dot
69. Daisy
70. Diamond
71. Galaxy
72. Gizmo
73. Gia
74. Gummy
75. Fairy
76. Helena
77. Hera
78. Kit
79. Kitsi
80. Kitty
81. Kiwi
82. Klein
83. Layla
84. Lila
85. Lilac
86. Lady
87. Lily
88. Lola
89. Lucy
90. Lulu
91. Luna
92. Lunetta
93. Maya
94. Monaco
95. Menta
96. Mia
97. Miga
98. Millie
99. Mack
100. Minnie
101. Mint
102. Mitsie
103. Mango
104. Mocha
105. Molecule
106. Morena
107. Muse
108. Nebulus
109. Nugget
110. Olive
111. Olivia
112. Oso
113. Oregano
114. Paris
115. Penny
116. Petey
117. Pearl
118. Petite
119. Petunia
120. Piccola
121. Phoebe
122. Piccolina
123. Paxton
124. Prince
125. Pepper
126. Pixie
127. Pochi
128. Plum
129. Paisley
130. Poppy
131. Peggy
132. Piper
133. Quinoa
134. Red
135. Snippy
136. Sunny
137. Sprite
138. Tara
139. Teeny
140. Theo
141. Veevo
142. Vanilla
143. Vito

Names for big dogs

If your new companion promises a big size, the following list can help you find the most suitable name. Here we go!

1. Agatha
2. Aspen
3. Alaska
4. Aida
5. Aisha
6. Alaia
7. America
8. Argentina
9. Alaska
10. Alexi
11. Allegra
12. Alona
13. Alpha
14. Amélie
15. Anastasia
16. Anica
17. Arizona
18. Atlas
19. Aurelia
20. Avalanche
21. Ayesha
22. Azalia
23. Bazooka
24. Benson
25. Bernadette
26. Beast
27. Brave
28. Bette
29. Big girl
30. Bentley
31. Bodhi
32. Budha
33. Cai
34. Carlotta
35. Carmela
36. Caleb
37. Carola
38. Chara
39. Chilli
40. Clint
41. Calvin
42. Cora
43. Captain
44. Colten
45. Charlie
46. Daphne
47. Duke
48. Dakota
49. Edison
50. Gaynor
51. Gertie
52. Godzilla
53. Gina
54. Giant
55. Hunter
56. Inga
57. Indie
58. Ireland
59. Iskra
60. Isadora
61. Italy
62. Justice
63. Katya
64. Ketaki
65. Kentucky
66. Kia
67. Kira
68. Kornelia
69. Loba
70. Liam
71. Luna
72. Lucky
73. Lincoln
74. Magna
75. Maxima
76. Maia
77. Myra
78. Madison
79. Milanga
80. Mirielle
81. Mishka
82. Mitra
83. Magno
84. Morraco
85. Marko
86. Manistee
87. Maverick
88. Panza
89. Paris
90. Payton
91. Penelope
92. Pippa
93. Pike
94. Polynesia
95. Phoenix
96. Phineas
97. Pandora
98. Quimey
99. Randy
100. Regina
101. Renata
102. Renita
103. Reveka
104. Roma
105. Roxie
106. Ruby
107. River
108. Ryker
109. Samantha
110. Sia
111. Sabrina
112. Samson
113. Serenity
114. Shaka
115. Tabitha
116. Tako
117. Tina
118. Titania
119. Tsunami
120. Tenessee
121. Titan
122. Texas
123. Ulysses
124. Val
125. Victoria
126. Valient
127. Vince
128. Washington
129. Xavia
130. Xena
131. Zhanna
132. Zilla
133. Zora
134. Zeke
135. Zelda
136. Zoey

Although you can take advantage of their physical characteristics (short hair, for example), don’t forget that you can also base your choice on their personality or your own personal tastes and preferences. Below we’ll explore a list of names in different languages such as Japanese, Spanish, German, and French, so that you can be inspired.

Names for puppies in other languages

1. Ala
2. Albahaca
3. Alhambra
4. Amado
5. Akito
6. Amaro
7. Aika
8. Aimeé
9. Aimi
10. Akane
11. Akemi
12. Akira
13. Arroz
14. Ambar
15. Amaranto
16. Angelo
17. Arashi
18. Arisu
19. Asami
20. Azucar
21. Anabella
22. Avaricio
23. Alemán
24. Almendra
25. Arturo
26. Alicia
27. Arina
28. Anzu
29. Asaka
30. Bebé
31. Burbuja
32. Bomba
33. Báltika
34. Bronya
35. Bohdanko
36. Banzai
37. Botan
38. Belle
39. Brasil
40. Basilio
41. Brute
42. Bora
43. Bonito
44. Beau
45. Blaise
46. Bridgette
47. Brigitte
48. Bachué
49. Bosque
50. Brunella
51. Bizchoco
52. Botón
53. Budín
54. Camille
55. Celine
56. Clementine
57. Chiho
58. Caelia
59. Cadiz
60. Chennai
61. Cabo
62. Caramelo
63. Chula
64. Cancún
65. Changsha
66. Chino
67. Cherokee
68. Chiasa
69. Chie
70. Chifón
71. Chiharu
72. Chikako
73. Chou
74. Celeste
75. Canela
76. Cilantro
77. Comino
78. Clara
79. Cacao
80. Córdoba
81. Condesa
82. Chiba
83. Culiacan
84. Changde
85. Crema
86. Comilla
87. Colmillo
88. Celaya
89. Colombo
90. Cusco
91. Café
92. Cuenca
93. Chipre
94. Colette
95. Dámaris
96. Dante
97. Darjeeeling
98. Disco
99. Dogo
100. Delia
101. Desiree
102. Delphine
103. Danza
104. Diamante
105. Diosa
106. Damasco
107. Dubai
108. Dado
109. Elle
110. Emmeline
111. Elise
112. Éclair
113. Elaine
114. Esme
115. Elsa
116. Elvira
117. Erizo
118. Eloise
119. Flor
120. Fuego
121. Franco
122. Franz
123. Fideo
124. Filippa
125. Fuji
126. Frutilla
127. Fresa
128. Flipa
129. Fasa
130. Fili
131. Frida
132. Feni
133. Fidel
134. Genevieve
135. Galina
136. Galo
137. Gamine
138. Geena
139. Garabato
140. Garra
141. Gerda
142. Gengibre
143. Galleta
144. Gales
145. Giza
146. Guadalupe
147. Genoa
148. Gumi
149. Granada
150. Gomita
151. Gitano
152. Gaspar
153. Harmonia
154. Havana
155. Hanoi
156. Hans
157. Homero
158. Honolulu
159. Hamburg
160. Hipo
161. Haikau
162. Hulan
163. Herford
164. Ivan
165. Isla
166. Jules
167. Jinx
168. Jopo
169. Jakarta
170. Karla
171. Katja
172. Katrin
173. Kosovo
174. Kiki
175. Klara
176. Lucille
177. Leona
178. Lilia
179. Lirio
180. Lisette
181. Margot
182. Mavis
183. Madoka
184. Maui
185. Mai
186. Maite
187. Maiko
188. Maki
189. Mana
190. Manami
191. Marlinda
192. Marina
193. Marta
194. Milán
195. Masako
196. Masami
197. Mago
198. Marmol
199. Michiko
200. Michi
201. Midori
202. Mika
203. Mirko
204. Manila
205. Miel
206. Milo
207. Mendoza
208. Minako
209. Minori
210. Misaki
211. Mischa
212. Moana
213. Mitsuru
214. Málaga
215. Mitzuko
216. Miwa
217. Miyako
218. Miyuki
219. Mizuki
220. Maní
221. Mali
222. Momo
223. Momoe
224. Momoko
225. Mono
226. Nieve
227. Nutria
228. Naoki
229. Nuria
230. Nube
231. Natsuko
232. Natsumi
233. Nezumi
234. Nori
235. Noriko
236. Ottilie
237. Ohana
238. Oslo
239. Oleg
240. Ofelia
241. Olympe
242. Ophelie
243. Odette
244. Ojota
245. Otelo
246. Orozco
247. Peluza
248. Panqueque
249. Perejil
250. Provenzal
251. Paprika
252. Paloma
253. Percival
254. Pluma
255. Pimienta
256. Pimentón
257. Pierre
258. Perú
259. Panamá
260. Pietro
261. Pretzel
262. Pirata
263. Queso
264. Quino
265. Rosalie
266. Reina
267. René
268. Remi
269. Rasputin
270. Rufino
271. Rufina
272. Romero
273. Roma
274. Rey
275. Reiko
276. Ren
277. Rie
278. Rika
279. Riko
280. Rio
281. Rocio
282. Rosa
283. Rosita
284. Ryoko
285. Shikha
286. Sabine
287. Salvador
288. Saffi
289. Svieta
290. Sashenka
291. Sasha
292. Skyla
293. Sandía
294. Soleil
295. Stella
296. Salvador
297. Syerrah
298. Takako
299. Takara
300. Tamiko
301. Tormenta
302. Tanya
303. Tito
304. Timo
305. Teruko
306. Texanna
307. Tecito
308. Tihuana
309. Tomiko
310. Tomillo
311. Tora
312. Toshiko
313. Tsuki
314. Tsukiko
315. Ume
316. Usagi
317. Vanna
318. Vivaldi
319. Yukatán
320. Yara
321. Yappy
322. Yasmin
323. Yasu
324. Yasuko
325. Yeska
326. Yoko
327. Yori
328. Yoshi
329. Yoshie
330. Yuka
331. Yuki
332. Yukiko
333. Yuko
334. Yumi
335. Yuriko
336. Zoya
337. Zosia
338. Zia

Can you imagine the canine version of JLo? Surely you can! Keep reading to explore names for puppies inspired by famous personalities and have fun finding the right one.

Famous names for puppies

1. Agrippa
2. Alanis
3. Anahi
4. Arwen
5. Astrid
6. Attina
7. Audrey
8. Aurora
9. Azula
10. Babette
11. Billie
12. Babs
13. Bambi
14. Banzai
15. Barbra
16. Beyoncé
17. Binky
18. Bjork
19. Bo Peep
20. Bruiser
21. Buffy
22. Calliope
23. Candi
24. Carey
25. Carrie
26. Chaka
27. Chance
28. Charlotte
29. Cher
30. Chicha
31. Chiquinquira
32. Cruella
33. Cyndi
34. Daisy
35. Lady
36. Dana
37. Darla
38. Diana
39. Dolly
40. Drew
41. Egwene
42. Elle
43. Elvis
44. Erykah
45. Etiene
46. Etta
47. Eudora
48. Faline
49. Felicity
50. Flora
51. Frodo
52. Foo-Foo
53. Freida
54. Frida
55. Frou-frou
56. Galilea
57. Gem
58. Gwen
59. Gwyneth
60. Hailee
61. Heidi
62. Hera
63. Holland
64. Idalys
65. Iridessa
66. Jewel
67. Jofi
68. Jordana
69. Joan
70. Juno
71. Kahlan
72. Kala
73. Katara
74. Katy
75. Keira
76. Kuvira
77. Kylie
78. Ladadog
79. Lady
80. Lady Greyhound
81. Laika
82. Lali
83. Lassie
84. Laverne
85. LeAnn
86. Leeloo
87. Leia
88. Lena
89. Liberty
90. Lisa
91. Lucero
92. Luisana
93. Lupita
94. Maddie
95. Messi
96. Maradona
97. Pelé
98. Madeleine
99. Maite
100. Maleficent
101. Marge
102. Margo
103. Madonna
104. Marilyn
105. Marion
106. Matilda
107. Medusa
108. Megara
109. Melba
110. Melody
111. Merida
112. Merryweather
113. Mila
114. Milla
115. Mina
116. Mona Lisa
117. Morgana
118. Morticia
119. Mulan
120. Myrtle
121. Nala
122. Nana
123. Naya
124. Nicki
125. Nina
126. Nora
127. Norah
128. Oprah
129. Padme
130. Paige
131. Paulina
132. Peace
133. Penelope
134. Penny
135. Perdita
136. Pheobe
137. Piper
138. Pippi
139. Pocahontas
140. Prue
141. Plato
142. Puffy
143. Raica
144. Rapunzel
145. Reese
146. Queen of Hearts
147. Rihana
148. Rooney
149. Rosalia
150. Roselyn
151. Rosemary
152. Simone
153. Salma
154. Sandy
155. Sarabi
156. Sarafina
157. Selena
158. Shakira
159. Shania
160. Shannon
161. Shenzi
162. Sheryl
163. Shira
164. Shirley
165. Sienna
166. Siouxsie
167. Sokka
168. Sookie
169. Stevie
170. Swift
171. Susanna
172. Tanana
173. Tyson
174. Thalia
175. Tiana
176. Tina
177. Tinkerbell
178. Tori
179. Tracy
180. Trixie
181. Taylor
182. Ursula
183. Vidia
184. Wendy
185. Whitney
186. Winn Dixie
187. Zarina
188. Zira

If you want your new companion to have a unique and eye-catching name, you should look at this list that’s full of originality!

More original names

1. Abby
2. Achis
3. Aissi
4. Akeela/Akila
5. Akeya
6. Akira
7. Aloha
8. Amani
9. Amaretto
10. Angel
11. Anwin
12. Armani
13. Ashanti
14. Avalon
15. Apple
16. Eagle
17. Artichoke
18. Soul
19. Ama
20. DNA
21. Antenna
22. Squirrel
23. Weapon
24. Harmony
25. Astra
26. Azar
27. Sugar
28. Babylon
29. Bailonga
30. Eggplant
31. Beta
32. Big Bang
33. Biosphere
34. Bacardi
35. Bambina
36. Batik
37. Bianca
38. Bizi
39. Blue Ivy
40. Bubblegum
41. Cabaret
42. Capybara
43. Cha-Cha
44. Chakra
45. Champagne
46. Chanay
47. Chaska
48. Chichi
49. Chili Pepper
50. China
51. Chocha
52. Cianna
53. Cierra
54. Coconut
55. Cora
56. Cornelia
57. Creole
58. Marble
59. Carambola
60. Caress
61. Shell
62. Cell
63. Custard
64. Parsnip
65. Plum
66. Comet
67. Chromosome
68. Crystal
69. Delilah
70. Danica
71. Danitza
72. Demi
73. Diva
74. Drusilla
75. Duffy
76. Desire
77. Diopter
78. Eire
79. Ezra
80. Eclipse
81. Ephemeral
82. Energy
83. Enthalpy
84. Entropy
85. Epiphany
86. Equity
87. Escarole
88. Spiral
89. Ethereal
90. Fiesta
91. Faberge
92. Fahita
93. Faizaa
94. Fantasy
95. Felicity
96. Fifi
97. Fiona
98. Fu Fu
99. Gabbana
100. Gaga
101. Gaia
102. Geisha
103. Genesis
104. Grenella
105. Gretchen
106. Gucci
107. Gamma
108. Geminids
109. Hurricane
110. Halycon
111. Ianna
112. Indigo
113. Iona
114. Isana
115. Ishika
116. Ishka
117. Isis
118. Illusion
119. Imagine
120. Inca
121. Infinite
122. Insulin
123. Kiran
124. Kahlua
125. Kainga
126. Kalee
127. Karma
128. Keela
129. Kenna
130. Kyra
131. Dragonfly
132. Libertina
133. Lottery
134. Lingo
135. Macaria
136. Machuca
137. Magma
138. Mancha
139. Marionette
140. Matraca
141. Micro
142. Makaila
143. Malvasia
144. Mamacita
145. Mandy
146. Mary Jane
147. Mishkia
148. Mooshu
149. Mossy
150. Mystique
151. Nala
152. Naomi
153. Nappy
154. Neekah
155. Nemesis
156. Nessa
157. Neo
158. Ninja
159. Nirvana
160. Noori
161. Nutmeg
162. Nebula
163. Nereid
164. Nocturna
165. Nova
166. Pancetta
167. Pasha
168. Poet
169. Posh
170. Prada
171. Priscilla
172. Pacana
173. Papaya
174. Parabola
175. Potato
176. Perinola
177. Piety
178. Piñata
179. Pirate
180. Planet
181. Power
182. Protoplasma
183. Quark
184. Quoca
185. Quasar
186. Rasta
187. Rena
188. Rococo
189. Reggae
190. Relativity
191. Roselle
192. Rune
193. Watermelon
194. Saudade
195. Serendipity
196. Sideral
197. Rattle
198. Sublime
199. Dream
200. Supernova
201. Whisper
202. Sabaka
203. Sabina
204. Sachi
205. Sakari
206. Sakura
207. Salem
208. Salsa
209. Samara
210. Sarena
211. Satin
212. Scarlet
213. Solana
214. Syrah
215. Taffy
216. Tala
217. Tallie
218. Tallulah
219. Tatum
220. Tiera
221. Tizzy
222. Tulip
223. Tundra
224. Tajuana
225. Telstar
226. Temitope
227. Storm
228. Toska
229. Tullia
230. Utopia
231. Blackberry
232. Zafrina
233. Zaida
234. Zaria
235. Zenna
236. Zumba
237. Zury
238. Zuzu

When choosing a name, you should also keep in mind that it’s a name that not only your pet will remember, but also your family and friends. Explore this compilation and choose a funny and easy-to-remember name!

Funny names for dogs for dogs

1. Meatball
2. Toothless
3. Saffron
4. Beta
5. Ugly Betty
6. Noodle
7. Coca
8. Pumpkin
9. Rainbow Sparkles
10. Empress
11. Foxy
12. Fresh Prince
13. Grenadine
14. Hanna Banana
15. Hell’s Angel
16. Lady Fluffington
17. Luisa Vuitton
18. Red light
19. Mama Pajama
20. Pudding
21. Peanut Butter
22. Marzipan
23. Strawberry Mousse
24. Wafer
25. Waffles
26. Pandora
27. Jughead
28. Fido Dido
29. Pippa the Gangster
30. Lollipop
31. PollyMolly
32. Chucky
33. Skittles
34. Tweety
35. Cheeseburger
36. Sexy Lady
37. Smiley Cyrus
38. Unicorn
39. Flintstone
40. Sushi
41. Tequila Sunrise
42. Teapot
43. Tigress
44. Whisky
45. Nacho Libre
46. Taco
47. Soot Sprite
48. Coldplay

If you’re one of those people who loves anime, the list below will help you find the ideal name.

Anime names for dogs

1. Ai
2. Akane
3. Asuna
4. Aya
5. Bulma
6. Candice
7. Cherry
8. Chihiro
9. Chun Lee
10. Enmu
11. Gintama
12. Hinata
13. Kei
14. Keimi
15. Macomo
16. Megumi
17. Miku
18. Milk
19. Misa
20. Mitkasa
21. Nagisa
22. Nesuko
23. Nitsuke
24. Rhin
25. Saki
26. Sakura
27. San
28. Senjuro
29. Shiki
30. Totoro

But if you are more passionate about Greek mythology, read on to get inspired by the names of the inhabitants of Olympus!

Names of mythological goddesses for puppies

1. Aphrodite
2. Artemis
3. Athena
4. Demeter
5. Freya
6. Frigg
7. Hebe
8. Hera
9. Hestia
10. Medusa
11. Melissa
12. Persephone
13. Skadi

Teach your puppy their name

During the process of teaching your puppy her name, it’s advisable to use positive reinforcement, as this method has been shown to provide faster results. In addition, this practice is an excellent way to strengthen the bond and establish a trusting relationship with your pet.

It’s also essential that you begin to address aspects such as socialization, as well as teaching your dog the proper place to go to the bathroom and where to find their food.

Finding the perfect name

We hope this compilation of dog names has provided you with some suggestions. If you haven’t found the ideal name yet, don’t fret, as there are many alternatives to discover. You can look to your personal preferences for inspiration, such as artistic names that pay homage to your favorite singers or actors.

Selecting the ideal name provides an opportunity to express your creativity and personality, so take the time to find the one that best suits your beloved pet.

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