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Dog Names

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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:

Yorkie
Emma Grace
January 27, 2012
Why? I couldn't decide which name I preferred so I gave her a middle name! I most often refer to her as just Emma.
German Shepherd
Axel
January 23, 2012
Why? Two days before I picked up a new German Shepherd pup I took my 1973 Plymouth Barracuda into the shop for new rear wheel bearings. The...
Pitbull
Milla
January 18, 2012
Why? She is a dominant dog and she is beautiful.

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!

Recently Added Names

Emma Grace
Female
A combination of the names... more
Vaily
Female
A unique and fun name.
Finley
Male
Fair hero or warrior
Cabela
Female
Great for dogs that like... more
Riddick
Male
Of English origin meaning... more
Dozer
Male
A piece of heavy machine... more
Anubis
Either
The Egyptian God of... more
Maximus
Male
The Latin term for... more
Beyonce
Female
A famous singer.
Brix
Female
The sugar content of a... more