300 Best Dog Names You Haven’t Heard Before

You’re searching for the perfect but totally unique dog names your new pup deserves, and we’re here to deliver!

Perhaps you’ve already looked through some dog names or maybe ran into some cat names, but they were all starting to sound the same. Where’s the creativity? We’re going to show you dog names you didn’t even think of and that are unique, nostalgic, quirky, and cute.

Start your dog parent journey with a fun and goofy trip down dog name lane!

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Most Common Dog Names

Let’s start off by showing you the most commonly used dog names; which are still perfectly cute dog names! If you see a name on this list that speaks to you, that’s absolutely wonderful. No dog name-shaming here!

Let’s take a look at these most common dog names and then head over to our vast list of unique dog names!

  • Bailey
  • Bella
  • Buddy
  • Charlie
  • Coco
  • Cooper
  • Daisy
  • Duke
  • Finn
  • Leo
  • Lola
  • Lucky
  • Luna
  • Maggie
  • Max
  • Milo
  • Molly
  • Oliver
  • Rocky
  • Sadie
  • Stella
  • Teddy
  • Tucker
  • Willow
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Nature-Inspired Dog Names

Nature is one of the most beautiful things we have in this world; from the sunny sky to the lovely plants below, what’s not to love?

We humans are inspired by it, and dogs love to play in it, so why not come up with some nature-inspired dog names?!
We’ve gathered some lovely nature-like dog names that we think you’ll enjoy, and maybe it’ll inspire you to take a walk with your pup!

  • Abloom
    • [ uh-bloom ] adverb, adjective, “in bloom; blossoming; flowering.”
  • Autumn
    • [ aw-tuhm ] noun, “the season between summer and winter”
  • Bumble
    • [ buhm-buhl ] Named after the mighty and fuzzy Bumblebee 
  • Caddo 
    • Caddo Lake State Park, located in Harrison County, Texas
  • Canoe
    • [ kuh-noo ]  noun, “any various slender, open boats, tapering to a point at both ends, propelled by paddles”
  • Canyon
    • [ kan-yuhn ] noun, “a deep valley with steep sides, often with a stream flowing through it”
  • Doppler
    • Named after the Doppler Radar, “a radar tracking system that determines the velocity of a moving object by measuring the Doppler shift of the frequency of a radar signal reflected by the object”
  • Elm 
    • Named after Elm Tree species
  • Evergreen
    • [ ev-er-green ] adjective, “having green leaves throughout the entire year”
  • Fiddle 
    • Named after the Fiddle-leaf fig plant (What a CUTE name for a pup!)
  • Flora
    • [ flawr-uh, flohr-uh ] noun, “the plants of a particular region or period, listed by species and considered as a whole.”
  • Fungus (Gus for short)
    • [ fuhng-guhs ] noun, “multinucleate organisms that live by decomposing and absorbing the organic material in which they grow”
  • Ginkgo 
    • [ ging-koh] Named after the Ginkgo Tree species
  • Grove
    • [ grohv ] noun, “a small wood or forested area, usually with no undergrowth”
  • Maple
    • Named after the Maple Tree species
  • Poppy 
    • Named after the California Poppy flower
  • Reed
    • Noun, “the straight stalk of any of various tall grasses”
  • River
    • Noun, “a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels”
  • Serein
    • [ suh-ran ] noun, “fine rain falling after sunset from a sky in which no clouds are visible”
  • Sunny
    • Adjective, “abounding in sunshine”
  • Windy
    • Adjective, “accompanied or characterized by wind”
  • Zion 
    • Named after Zion National Park, located in the Southwest of  Utah

Space-themed Dog Names

When you see “Space-themed dog names,” you might be thinking, ‘Oh brother, let me guess, Pluto? How creative‘.

Hold up; we’ve skipped the Pluto and given you some creative (and educational) space-themed dog names you can appreciate!

  • Alpha 
    • Named after the Alpha Centauri triple star system within the southern part of the constellation, Centaurus
  • Aristotle 
    • Named after Aristotle’s Comet
  • Comet
    • [ kom-it ] noun, “a celestial body moving about the sun, usually in a high eccentric orbit”
  • Cosmos 
    • Named after the Cosmos Redshirt 7 galaxy
  • Draco 
    • Inspired by the Draco Dwarf Galaxy
  • Gamma 
    • Gamma Ray, Noun, “a photon of penetrating electromagnetic radiation emitted from an atomic nucleus”
  • Halley 
    • Named after the famous Halley’s comet
  • Hippocamp 
    • The name of a moon orbiting Neptune
  • Jupiter
    • The giant 5th planet from the Sun
  • Ophi (short for Ophiuchus) 
    • Inspired from the Ophiuchus Constellation
  • Puppis (Pretty darn adorable, right?)
    • Named after the Puppis Constellation
  • Starry
    • [ stahr-ee ] adjective, “abounding with stars”
  • Violet (short for Ultraviolet)
    • [ uhl-truh-vahy-uh-lit ] adjective, “beyond the violet in the spectrum, corresponding to light having wavelengths shorter than 4,000-angstrom units”
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Disney-Inspired Dog Names

Who else is a Disney lover? Wait until you get a load of these Disney-inspired dog names; they’ll definitely tickle your Disney bone.

We’ve also dug deep into the Disney lore, and we’ve listed some names you may have forgotten, but my goodness, are they just peachy? We’ll list the name of the Disney character and what movie they’re from.

Let’s get Disney with it with these dog names!

  • Adella (from The Little Mermaid)
    • from The Little Mermaid, King Triton’s 3rd daughter
  • Alfredo (Alfredo Linguini from Ratatouille)
    • from Ratatouille, Alfredo Linguini
  • Alpha
    • from Up, Alpha the Doberman Pinscher
  • Amelia
    • from Treasure Planet, Captain Amelia
  • Aurora
    • From Sleeping Beauty, Aurora/Sleeping Beauty
  • Barbossa
    • from Pirates of the Caribbean, Hector Barbossa
  • Barley
    • from Onward, Barley Lightfoot
  • Baymax
    • from Big Hero 6, Baymax (Okay, but how ADORABLE)
  • Beary
    • from Country Bears, Beary
  • Beckett
    • from Pirates of the Caribbean, Cutler Beckett
  • Benny
    • from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Benny the Cab
  • Bert
    • from Marry Poppins, Bert (Remember that snazzy dancing?)
  • Bolt
    • from Bolt, Bolt the title character big screen dog
  • Bruno
    • from Encanto, Bruno Madrigal
  • Casey, or, C.J.
    • from Dumbo, Casey Junior
  • Copper
    • from The Fox and the Hound, Copper the beloved hound dog
  • Dante
    • from Coco, Dante the Xoloitzcuintle/Alebrije
  • Dash
    • from The Incredibles, Dash Parr
  • Destiny
    • from Finding Dory, Destiny the Whale Shark
  • Domino
    • from 101 Dalmations
  • Donald
    • named after Donald Duck
  • Doppler
    • from Treasure Planet, Dr. Delbert Doppler
  • Dug
    • from Up, Dug the loving Golden Retriever
  • Duke
    • from Cinderella, The Grand Duke
  • Ernesto
    • from Coco, Ernesto De La Cruz
  • Flik
    • from A Bug’s Life, Flik
  • Flynn
    • from Tangled, Flynn Rider
  • Gazelle
    • from Zootopia
  • Genie
    • from Aladdin, the character that stole the show
  • George
    • from Peter Pan, George Darling
  • Gibbs
    • from Pirates of the Caribbean, Joshamee Gibbs
  • Glitch
    • from Wreck-It Ralph, Vanellpe Von Schweetz’s nickname
  • Goofy
    • Inspired by the loving father-son duo Goofy and Max Goof
  • Hatter
    • named after Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland
  • Hermes
    • from Hercules
  • Hoodie
    • Cute Robin Hood nickname from Robin Hood
  • Hopps
    • from Zootopia, Judy Hopps
  • Hudson
    • from Cars, Doc Hudson
  • Hugo
    • from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hugo
  • Humphrey
    • named after Humphrey the Bear
  • Kenai
    • from Brother Bear
  • Kerchak
    • from Tarzan
  • Kiara
    • from The Lion King II, Princess Kiara
  • Kluck
    • from Robin Hood, Lady Kluck
  • Koda
    • from Brother Bear
  • Kovu
    • The Lion King II, Prince Kovu
  • Kronk
    • from Emperor’s New Groove, Kronk the sidekick
  • Lady
    • from Lady and the Tramp
  • Lilo
    • from Lilo & Stitch
  • Little John
    • from Robin Hood
  • Lorenzo
    • from Luca, Lorenzo Paguro
  • Lumiere
    • from Beauty and the Beast, Lumiere the Candlestick
  • Madellaine
    • from The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2, Madellaine the love interest
  • Massimo
    • from Luca, Massimo Marcovaldo
  • Maui
    • from Moana, Maui Hero of All
  • Maurice
    • from Beauty and the Beast, Maurice Belle’s Father
  • Meeko
    • from Pocahontas, Meeko the Raccoon
  • Megara
    • from Hercules
  • Morgana
    • from The Little Mermaid, Ursula’s younger sister
  • Mowgli
    • from Jungle Book
  • Mushu
    • from Mulan, Mushu the helpful sidekick of Mulan
  • Nana
    • from Peter Pan, Nana the St. Bernard Nanny
  • Naveen
    • from The Princess and the Frog, Prince Naveen
  • Pacha
    • From, Emperor’s New Groove
  • Peach
    • from Finding Nemo, Peach the Starfish
  • Pua
    • from Moana, Pua the Pig
  • Pumbaa
    • from The Lion King, Pumbaa the Warthog
  • Rafiki
    • from The Lion King, Rafiki the wise Mandrill
  • Robinson
    • Named after Cornelius Robinson from Meet the Robinsons
  • Rolly
    • from 101 Dalmations
  • Sarabi
    • from The Lion King, Sarabi is Simba’s mom
  • Slinky
    • from Toy Story (One of our FAVs on the list!)
  • Sulley
    • from Monster’s Inc, James P. Sullivan
  • Sven
    • from Frozen, Sven the adorable Reindeer
  • Swann
    • named after Elizabeth Swann from Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Terk
    • from Tarzan, Terk the hilarious Gorilla
  • Tramp
    • from Lady and the Tramp
  • Triton
    • named after King Triton from The Little Mermaid
  • Wall-e
    • from Wall-E
  • Winnie
    • from Winnie the Pooh
  • Woody
    • from Toy Story, Woody the Cowboy
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Nostalgic Cartoon Character Dog Names

Who isn’t a sucker for a little bit of nostalgia? It puts a warm, comfy feeling in our hearts and reminds us of simpler and fun times. This is why we brought you a list of dog names with nostalgic elements to it!

We wish we could hit every corner of the nostalgia world, but we hope these dog names bring back some great memories or kick up nostalgic dog names all on your own!

Nickelodeon Cartoon Character Dog Names

  • Angelica
    • Inspired by the outspoken character Angelica Pickles from Rugrats
  • Cosmo
    • Who wouldn’t remember this loveable goof, the fairy Cosmo from The Fairly OddParents
  • Dag
    • Not only is Dag short, quirky, and unique, it’s also named after the awesome character Dag Doofus Beaver from The Angry Beavers
  • Eliza
    • The gal who put the adventure in adventurer, Eliza Thornberry from The Wild Thornberrys
  • Goddard
    • The loveable robot dog invention from The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
  • Katara
    • Everyone’s favorite Waterbender, Katara, from Avatar: The Last Airbender
  • Krabs
    • Krabs is a pretty funny name for a dog, and it’s also an (at times) funny character Mr. Krabs from Spongebob Square Pants
  • Krumm
    • With a name like Krumm sounding like Crumb, those nibbles your pup loves to eat, this character name from Aaahh!!! Real Monsters works out pretty well!
  • Patrick
    • A proper name, inspired by a perhaps not-so-proper character, but hilarious nonetheless! Patrick Star from Spongebob Square Pants
  • Phantom
  • If you’re into ghosts and paranormal interests, this name is up your alley. Or if you were a fan of Danny Phantom, this one is for you!
  • Pickles
  • The last name of the adventurous baby Tommy Pickles from Rugrats
  • Porkchop
    • The name of the pet dog from Doug, and also a pretty darn cute/funny name for a dog
  • Ren
  • A classic name from a classic Nickelodeon oldie, Ren Hoek from The Ren & Stimpy Show
  • Rocket
    • Rocket is a dope name for a puppy; imagine how fast they’ll be! And it’s also the last name of Otto Rocket from Rocket Power
  • Rudy
    • ChalkZone was an incredibly original show, as was its main character, Rudy!
  • Sokka
    • Anyone who has seen Avatar: The Last Airbender loves some classic Sokka moments, and he also has a cool name! BONUS: If you’re adopting two pups, you can name one Sokka and the other Boomerang!
  • Spike
    • The cuddly and rascally pet dog of the Pickles family on Rugrats
  • Winslow
    • This name is inspired by the character Winslow Thelonious Oddfellow from CatDog
  • Zim (from Invader Zim)
    • Invader Zim was a wild show ahead of its time, and with a recognizable name like Zim, you’ll have people instantly know who your cool dog is named after

Cartoon Network Character Dog Names

  • Bravo
    • Bravo is a proud and unique name for a terrific pup, and it’s also the last name of the title character Johnny Bravo, so really, you can’t go wrong here
  • Captain K’nuckles (from Flapjack)
    • You can drop the Captain or the K’nuckles; either way, it’s a neat name, and it’s from the hilarious show Flapjack
  • Courage
    • Inspired by the title character from the oddity Courage the Cowardly Dog
  • Jake
    • Another dog character making the dog names list is Jake the Dog from Adventure Time
  • Starfire
    • The loveable and baddie character Starfire from Teen Titans is a dazzling name for a pup
  • Tasmanian
    • Do you think you have a little rascal on your hands? Name your pup after the O.G. rascal, the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes
  • Wilt
    • One of the kindest and coolest characters from Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Wilt!

Pokémon Dog Names

  • Arcaine
    • Fire Pokémon, dog-like, #0059
  • Bayleef
    • Grass Pokémon, gentle-looking, #0153
  • Boltund
    • Electric Pokémon, dog-like/fast, #0836
  • Bulbasaur
    • Grass/Poison Pokémon, iconic/adorable, #0001
  • Cubone
    • Ground Pokémon, a small creature with Skull on its head and bone in paw, #0104
  • Dachsbun
    • Fairy Pokémon, adorable dog-like creature, #0927
  • Dewgong
    • Water/Ice Pokémon, a cutesy white seal-like creature, #0087
  • Diglett
    • Ground Pokémon, a perfect name for a dog who loves to dig, #0050
  • Eevee
    • Normal Pokémon, iconic and adorable fox-like creature, #0133
  • Fennekin
    • Fire Pokémon, sweet fox-like creature, #0653
  • Flareon
    • Fire Pokémon, an Eevee Fire evolution, #0136
  • Goldeen
    • Water Pokémon, a pretty fish creature and a cute name for a Golden Retriever, #0118
  • Growlithe
    • Fire Pokémon, an iconic and brave creature, #0058
  • Houndour
    • Dark/Fire Pokémon, a classic name for a Hound dog or any pup, #0228
  • Jolteon
    • Electric Pokémon, an Eevee Electric evolution, #0135
  • Kadabra
    • Psychic Pokémon, a pretty cool name whether you’re a fan or not! #0064
  • Onix
    • Rock/Ground Pokémon, a strong-sounding name for a courageous pup, #0095
  • Shuckle
    • Bug/Rock Pokémon, an adorable yellow and red creature, #0213
  • Snorlax
    • Normal Pokémon, an iconic, hilarious, and nap-loving creature, #0143
  • Vulpix
    • Fire Pokémon, another iconic and adorable fox-like creature, #0037
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Foodie Dog Names

Is food the first thing that pops into your head in the morning? Do you love sneaking into the kitchen for a midnight snack or trying out fun new recipes? Then you’ll love taking a gander through our uniquely created foodie dog names!

For lovers of food and lovers of dogs, we think you’ll get a kick out of these food-inspired dog names.

But we do apologize in advance for making you hungry.

  • Alfalfa
    • Alfalfa sprouts, to be exact; what a spunky name for a pup
  • Almond
    • This healthy snack would make a cute name for a light brown doggo
  • Americano
    • Did somebody order a canine Americano?
  • Artichoke
    • Arti for short! Come on, that’s pretty cool
  • Babybel
    • We all like to call the good boys and girls baby anywho, so why not name them Babybel?
  • Bacon
    • If you’re a Bacon lover, this is the perfect dog name for your puppy. Confession to the dog lovers out there… I used to have a cat named Bacon and he played fetch as good as any pup!
  • Bean(s)
    • You can go with Bean or Beans, whichever suits your fancy!
  • Beef
    • This is a great name for a dog that’s got some thickness to em; it’s very playful
  • Berry
    • Sounds like Barry, and it’ll remind you of all the tasty berries there are
  • Bratwurst
    • What a goofy hearty name this is, for a tough snuggle bug!
  • Brew
    • Whether it’s coffee or beer, Brew is a pretty darn cute dog name
  • Brie
    • Brie, named after the cheese, is a lovely name for a beautiful dog
  • Brownie
    • Everybody loves brownies, and who wouldn’t love a dog named Brownie?
  • Bucatini
    • Tini for short, how cute is that? Named after Bucatini pasta
  • Burrito
    • A fine name for a terrific pup, especially of an owner who loves a good Burrito!
  • Cappuccino
    • Where are the coffee lovers at? Capp would be an adorable nickname for a dog named Cappuccino
  • Cashew
    • Have a feeling your dog is gonna be a little nuts? Why not name it after one then!
  • Cheddar
    • Although you may have heard this name before for a pet, there’s probably a good reason; because it’s an excellent, catchy, and cute dog name!
  • Cheesecake
    • What doggo wouldn’t be a sweet little love bug with a name like that?
  • Cheeto
    • Looking for super fun dog names? This is the one, man!
  • Chickpea
    • An absolutely adorable name for a cute little pup
  • Chili
    • Chili really warms the soul, just like a puppy in your lap!
  • Chowder
    • Come on, that’s a pretty funny name for a dog; plus, it’s got the word chow in it!
  • Churro
    • Named after a sugary goodness dessert for a sweet good boy or girl
  • Cinnamon
    • A timeless dog name from a classic ingredient
  • Clementine
    • Clementines are the cute little oranges you can tuck away in your lunch box, although we can’t promise a dog named Clementine could do the same
  • Coconut
    • Coconut has a fun tropical feel to it, and you can shorten it to Coco if you’d like!
  • Colby
    • Named after Colby cheese, this is a more subtle approach to dog names after food that’s pretty cool
  • Cookie
    • A dog and a cookie actually have a lot in common; they’re both soft, warm, and comforting!
  • Crackers
    • Can’t pick just one cracker to name your dog after? Pick em all with ‘Crackers!’
  • Cupcake
    • Is your dog going to be the little Prince or Princess of the house? Cupcake would fit perfectly!
  • Curry
    • Named after the delicious dish, a terrific name for a spicy and lovely pup
  • Ditalini
    • Dita for short! Named after Ditalini pasta
  • Donut
    • Can you imagine the cuteness of a dog growing up with the name Donut? We can hardly take it!
  • Dorito
    • Dorito is another super fun example of silly dog names inspired by food
  • Espresso
    • This would be a perfect name for a high-energy doggo!
  • Fajita
    • We must admit, it’s a great dish, and a terrific name for a pup
  • Farfalle
    • You’ve had bow-tie noodles, right? Well, this is their official name!
  • Feta
    • This may come off as a cheesy name, but we sure like it!
  • Gemelli
    • Gem for short! Named after the yummy Gemelli pasta
  • Gouda
    • What a gouda name for a gouda pup
  • Gravy
    • This would be a hilarious name for a dog, although your dog may be going nuts around the holidays when everyone is saying “Pass the gravy”
  • Hamy
    • An endearment of Ham, Hamy is a cutesy name for a big boy or girl
  • Hash
    • Short for Hash brown, a staple breakfast food for a solid dog
  • Hershey
    • Did you think of a Chocolate Lab too?
  • Hoagie
    • You may not be a fan of Hoagies, but you’ve gotta admit, it makes for a quirky dog name
  • Honeydew
    • Honey do you like this dog name? (See what we did there?)
  • Huckleberry
    • This adventurous name can be for any pup, but could you imagine a good old country dog strutting around with a cool name like Huckleberry?
  • Hummus
    • Not everyone is a fan of Hummus, but a dog named Hummus? How could you NOT
  • Jalapeno
    • A perfect name for a firecracker of a doggo!
  • Jumbalaya
    • A cozy and amazing name for a dog after a gorgeous and delicious dish
  • Kettle
    • Short for Kettle Corn!
  • Kiwi
    • Kiwis are almost like the hipsters of fruit, and this would make a cool name for a cool dog and owner duo
  • Latte
    • Do you love dogs and coffee a latte? Then this is the perfect name!
  • Leek
    • A veggie with an interesting name, for an interesting dog
  • Lemon
    • Although these sour fellas may not be your favorite, a dog named Lemon couldn’t be anything but sweet!
  • Lima
    • Short for Lima Beans!
  • Linguine
    • A tasty pasta that makes for a cute dog name
  • Macaroni
    • Imagine if you adopted 2 puppies and named them Macaroni & Cheese? We’ll say you’re welcome in advance
  • Mango
    • Mangos are juicy and yummy, and a dog named Mango would be cuddly and funny!
  • Matcha
    • Are you super into super foods/drinks? Then whatta Matcha this name is!
  • Minty
    • One of the freshest dog names on the list
  • Mocha
    • Coffee and chocolate lovers alike will love this name for their new best friend
  • Muffin
    • Give your little stud of a dog the perfect name!
  • Oreo
    • They’re the best to snack on, and the best name for a cute black and white doggo
  • Pancake
    • What a quirky and adorable dog name this would be; we’re loving it just like we love pancakes!
  • Peach
    • Aww, isn’t that dog just a peach? Sweet, cute, and short!
  • Pecan
    • Another cute and nutty name for an adorable and silly pup
  • Penne
    • Named after the classic pasta, it’s almost like Penny but with a twist!
  • Pepper
    • Inspired by Pepper Jack Cheese, you could also go with the name Jack
  • Pepperoni
    • Pepp for short, how cute would this be for a little meatball of a pup?
  • Pistachio
    • Quirky and cool sounding, Pistachio is an awesome name for a dog
  • Popcorn
    • This name would be especially perfect for a dog that’s got some hops!
  • Pumpkin
    • There’s just something about the word Pumpkin that’s cozy and adorable, just like your newest family member
  • Raisin
    • Raisins are small but mighty, just like tiny but ferocious dogs!
  • Rangoon
    • Named after those crab rangoons you just can’t get enough of
  • Ravioli
    • A yummy nostalgic dish that’s name deserves to live on
  • Rhubarb
    • Another classic name for a country/farm dog, or someone who really loves rhubarb pie!
  • Rigatoni
    • Rig or Toni for short – LOVE!
  • Shrimp
    • This would be adorable for a smaller dog, or ironic, hilarious, and cute for a large dog – it’s a win-win!
  • Squash
    • Yet another name that reminds us of the farm or good homecooked meals; a cozy and fun name for a pup
  • Sushi
    • Where are the Sushi lovers at? Having a sushi-themed collar just isn’t enough; let’s go all in
  • Swiss
    • A catchy and cute name after the famous Swiss cheese
  • Tangerine
    • Bring the bright flavors of a citrus Tangerine to the bright and colorful personality of your pup!
  • Tater Tot
    • Okay, but how stinking cute would it be to have a dog named Tater Tot? TOO CUTE
  • Tofu
    • Love you some healthy food? Then you’ll love this superfood name!
  • Truffle
    • With an edge of proper and a hint of adorable, this makes for a fantastic dog name
  • Turnip
    • With a super cute and silly name like Turnip, need we say more?
  • Twinkie
    • They’re sugary, yummy, fluffy, AKA the perfect funny and cute name for your dog!
  • Ziti
    • Not only is Ziti tasty, it makes for a pretty wicked pet name
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Silly Dog Names

Do you love getting the most laughs and feel-good moments out of life? Look through our silly dog names and pick the one that lights you up with silly goofiness inside!
These silly dog names are not only super fun to say, but they’re also super duper cute and clever. Go forth and enjoy!

  • Bugaboo
    • Whether you want to go Buga or Boo for short, this is a solid silly word perfect for a silly loveable pup
  • Dingus
    • Perhaps you’ve heard this used in a not-so-nice way, but now is your time to change the narrative!… and you get to say a funny word
  • Dollop
    • What a perfectly silly, yet absolutely cute name for a little dollop of a pup
  • Doodle
    • Are you a creative individual? This is the perfect funny and imaginative dog name for you!
  • Doohickey
    • This even works for when you forget your dog’s name; it’s foolproof!
  • Dweed
    • Yet another word that used to be used in a mean sort of way, but now it can be a silly and loveable name for your dog
  • Futz
    • Tired of futzing around with finding dog names? Whelp, look no further; Futz it is!
  • Gibberish
    • We aren’t fluent in barks, so it’s actually a pretty accurate name for a dog (still silly, though, we love silly names)
  • Hokey & Pokey
    • If you’ve got loving arms for 2 awesome pups, this is a perfect set of silly names for you
  • Lollygag
    • Lolly, for short!
  • Mumbo-jumbo
    • Of course, you can go by either or for short and pull out the full name when someone’s torn up the pillow! Of course, you may end up cracking a smile during your teaching moment
  • Noob
    • Hey, the puppy is new to the house, so they’re technically a Noob anyway!
  • Notshure
    • I once met a couple and asked them their dog’s name. The said, “Notshure”. I mentioned I had never heard that name before. They replied, “We weren’t sure what to name her, so we just said Not Sure and it stuck!”
  • Poppycock
    • For those who want to go to the extreme with a funny name, try shouting this out at a dog park with a straight face
  • Professor
    • With an air of pristineness and all the silliness of imagining your dog as a Professor, this name is a golden find
  • Puddles
    • What dog doesn’t love to jump and play in puddles? And how adorable would a dog names Puddles be?!
  • Scalawag
    • Arrgg, this here be the perfect name for a sea dog like yours!
  • Snazzy
    • Cute, a little bit sassy, and all-around silly
  • Snippet
    • This would be a cute quirky name for a little pup; just a snippet of a big pup!
  • Spork
    • A silly name from a silly utensil; it doesn’t get much better
  • Tidbit
    • Short and to the point, and it’s a very fun word to say; your dog will be coming by your side all the time!
  • Tootles
    • And last but not least, one of the most fun ways to say goodbye
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  • Briah a.

    Briah A. is a lover of writing, reading, and making memories with her partner and close ones while keeping a steady hand on her coffee mug. Her publishing journey began in 2015, and she currently has 5 collections of poetry, 1 novel, and 2 novellas published under the pen name B.A. McRae. Above all, she's an optimist with a healthy appetite for movies/TV shows, hiking, and being goofy with her partner.

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