´s to save here!Dog Names
Does your dog have a silly looking face? Seriously! This will affect what you name him. If you just brought home a pooch and are experiencing a total brain-block when it comes to naming him, take a look at our extensive list of dog names. We offer many categories to choose from. From common, to unique, or just plain cute, we've got it all! Even if you've already named your dog, can help others by submitting your own name ideas.
No matter which name you choose, make sure you have fun in the process. Each dog name listed here includes its meaning and a list of breed recommendations. Save your favorites to view later and please rank or comment on a few so everyone can hear your opinion. Then after you have found the perfect name for your little girl or boy, please upload a photo of your pooch so we can put a name to a face! Good luck and happy naming!
Recently Submitted Dogs
Many dogs have been paired with the perfect name. Here are a few:
Dog Naming Tips
Here are some tips to help you name your dog:
- Take your dog's breed into consideration. If you have a Chihuahua, you could try something counter-intuitive like Beast, or you just go with the more obvious Tiny.
- Stick with something short and easy to say. Too many syllables are hard to incorporate into training. Remember that you will have to say their name many times each day.
- Make sure the name you choose doesn't sound like a common command. Avoid words which sound like fetch, roll, or sit.
- Take a few days to learn more about your dog's personality. Some dogs are wild while others are more laid back. Choose a name accordingly.
- Don't choose a name that could be offensive to other people. While it may seem funny at first, it could cause embarrassment later.
- For breeds with bad reputations, you could try to change their image by giving them a friendly name, such as Sunshine or Buddy.
- Use your dog's unique features when choosing a name. Have an Irish Setter? Consider Rowan, which means "big red one" in Irish.
Okay, now get to it! You can start browsing the most recently contributed names below or narrow things down a little by sorting by gender, origin, breed, or category. Have fun!