Here’s a list of 386 unique and popular dog names with meaning both for male and female dogs.
I have spent plenty of hours searching through the internet and collecting dog names that are unique and popular.
But before choosing a name for your 4-legged buddy, here are my two cents.
Choose fun and meaningful name but easy to pronounce and understand.
Dogs are more likely to respond to names ending with ‘ee’ sounds like Bailey, Charlie, Cody, or Harry.
Dogs also respond well to “S” sounds and hard consonant sounds like a hard G in Gunner or a hard C sound like Cooper.
Also, try to avoid names that scare people like Butcher, Killer, Lucifer, etc.
My last advice will be to avoid changing your dog’s name after 2-3 months once you have named him/her.
Whatever you name him, I hope you two have plenty of fun together! Best of luck to you and your furry friend!
Male Dog Names:
| # | Name | Meaning |
| 1 | Ace | Latin origin word, meaning one or unity |
| 2 | Achilles | Greek term meaning pain |
| 3 | Adrak | Urdu/Hindi word meaning ginger |
| 4 | Akita | Means field of rice/ also a dog breed |
| 5 | Alex | Man’s defender or warrior |
| 6 | Archie | Genuine, bold, or brave |
| 7 | Arlo | Means fortified hill |
| 8 | Arrow | Gender-neutral name, meaning a projectile fired from a bow |
| 9 | Atlas | Greek term meaning ‘to carry’ |
| 10 | Axel | Hebrew name which means Father is peace |
| 11 | Bahubali | Hindi name, meaning one with strong arms |
| 12 | Bailey | English origin word, meaning city fortification |
| 13 | Bandit | American Origin name, meaning thief |
| 14 | Baxter | Meaning baker |
| 15 | Bean | Means friendly |
| 16 | Bear | Strong and brave |
| 17 | Beau | French meaning ‘beautiful’ and English meaning ‘admirer or sweetheart’ |
| 18 | Beethoven | Beeth means ‘beetroot’ and Hoven means ‘farm’ |
| 19 | Ben | Means favorite son |
| 20 | Bentley | It means bent grass meadow, which gives off a vibe of posh sophistication |
| 21 | Big Show | Big Show was a WWE wrestler – suitable for large dogs |
| 22 | Blaze | Means fire |
| 23 | Blue | The color |
| 24 | BO | To live |
| 25 | Bob | Fame |
| 26 | Bolt | Explosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle. |
| 27 | Boomer | Means large, loud, or notable |
| 28 | Boosa | Urdu/Hindi word, meaning kiss |
| 29 | Bowie | Fair-haired or yellow |
| 30 | Bruce | Place name called the willowlands |
| 31 | Bruno | Italian word, meaning brown |
| 32 | Bubba | German name, meaning boy |
| 33 | Buck | Deer, cowboy |
| 34 | Bucky | Little buck |
| 35 | Buddy | Friend |
| 36 | Bullet | Bullet means fast, suitable for speedy dogs |
| 37 | Buster | Tough guy |
| 38 | Cash | English origin word that means Maker of Chests |
| 39 | Chandler | occupational name for a maker and seller of candles |
| 40 | Charlie | Freeman |
| 41 | Chase | Huntsman – nickname for hunter |
| 42 | Cheddar | Deep hole, or cavity |
| 43 | Chester | Camp of soldiers |
| 44 | Chip | English boy name that means Man |
| 45 | Cody | Helpful |
| 46 | Colombo | Dove |
| 47 | Comrade | Mate, colleague, or ally |
| 48 | Cooper | Barrel maker |
| 49 | Copper | Variant of Cooper |
| 50 | Dawg | Buddy, dude, friend |
| 51 | Denver | Green Valley |
| 52 | Dexter | Right-handed or fortunate |
| 53 | Diego | Spanish origin name that means supplanter |
| 54 | Diesel | Name of oil |
| 55 | Dozer | One who sleeps |
| 56 | Duke | A boy dog who is a bit of a boss |
| 57 | Fido | Loyal |
| 58 | Finn | Fair little one |
| 59 | Fortune | Fortunate |
| 60 | Frankenstein | Strong-willed, affectionate, and loving |
| 61 | Gary | Carries Spears |
| 62 | George | Means Work |
| 63 | Gizmo | English word meaning Mechanical device or gadget |
| 64 | Gucci | Dogs named Gucci tend to be loving, affectionate, and resilient |
| 65 | Gunner | It means friendship and companionship |
| 66 | Gunther | German origin name, meaning war army |
| 67 | Gus | Means worthy of respect |
| 68 | Hagrid | Derived from the word ‘hagridden,’ which means ‘worried’ |
| 69 | Hank | Home ruler |
| 70 | Harley | Means “From The Hares’ Wood” |
| 71 | Harper | Dogs names Harper tend to be strong-willed, good-natured, and loving |
| 72 | Harry | Harry is a boy’s name of German origin, which means ‘home ruler’ |
| 73 | Henry | Home ruler |
| 74 | Hootie | Boss as in charge or in control |
| 75 | Hunter | Someone who hunts |
| 76 | Jarvis | Jarvis is the name of the AI system that Tony Stark uses in Iron Man |
| 77 | Jasper | Treasurer |
| 78 | Joey | Life will enlarge |
| 79 | Keto | Primarily a male name of Swahili origin that means Depth. Keto is also a type of diet. |
| 80 | Kevin | Handsome beloved |
| 81 | King | The dominant member or the master |
| 82 | Kobe | Thunder |
| 83 | Koda | Friend or ally |
| 84 | Kylo | Sky |
| 85 | Leo | Lion |
| 86 | Levi | Joined in harmony |
| 87 | Lincoln | To trust or confide in |
| 88 | Loopy | Loopy means a highly charged personality that attracts powerful ideas |
| 89 | Louie | Famous warrior |
| 90 | Lucky | Fortunate |
| 91 | Luke | Light-giving |
| 92 | Mac | Son |
| 93 | Marley | Marshy Meadow |
| 94 | Mason | An artisan who works in stone |
| 95 | Maverick | An independent man who avoids conformity |
| 96 | Max | Greatest |
| 97 | Meatball | Meatball is a pet name that means a small ball of meat |
| 98 | Medic | Meaning healer |
| 99 | Miles | Miles is an English name derived from the Germanic word ‘Milo,’ which means Soldier |
| 100 | Milo | Soldier |
| 101 | Moose | Largest species in the deer family |
| 102 | Murphy | Sea warrior |
| 103 | Niko | The victory of the people |
| 104 | Oakley | Meadow of oak trees |
| 105 | Odie | Wood hill |
| 106 | Oliver | Olive tree |
| 107 | Ollie | Ollie is a unisex name that means peaceful |
| 108 | Oreo | Meaning ‘gold’ |
| 109 | Ottis | Means wealth |
| 110 | Pancake | Dogs named Pancake tend to be affectionate and loving |
| 111 | Peanut | Dogs named Peanut tend to be cute |
| 112 | Porter | One who carries goods |
| 113 | Prince | Latin origin word, meaning “royal son” |
| 114 | Rambo | A violently aggressive but protective individual with great skill and a good heart |
| 115 | Ranger | Dogs named Ranger tend to help you monitor the landscape and take care of the business |
| 116 | Remi | Latin origin name meaning Oarsman |
| 117 | Remy | Variant of Remi |
| 118 | Rex | Means King |
| 119 | Rhino | A rhinoceros |
| 120 | Riley | Rye clearing |
| 121 | Rocco | Strong Italian name that means ‘battle cry’ |
| 122 | Rocket | Means to move swiftly and powerfully |
| 123 | Rocky | Dogs named Rocky tend to be strong-willed male pups, regardless of size |
| 124 | Rollo | Famous wolf |
| 125 | Romeo | Latin origin name, meaning “citizen of Rome.” Famous for “Romeo and Juliet” by Shakespeare |
| 126 | Ross | Headland |
| 127 | Rudy | Famous Wolf |
| 128 | Ruger | Renowned-spear |
| 129 | Rusty | Always slow-moving |
| 130 | Ryder | Knight, Mounted Warrior |
| 131 | Sam | Short form of Samuel or Samantha |
| 132 | Samson | Man with super strength. |
| 133 | Sarge | As in Sargent |
| 134 | Sausage | Processed food |
| 135 | Scout | First explorer |
| 136 | Sebastian | Venerable |
| 137 | Shadow | Shade from sun |
| 138 | Sher | Urdu/Punjabi word meaning Lion |
| 139 | Simba | Lion |
| 140 | Skipper | Ship captain or master |
| 141 | Snoopy | Offensively curious |
| 142 | Sparky | Related to the act of throwing off sparks |
| 143 | Stewart | Steward of the estate or castle |
| 144 | Tank | Big |
| 145 | Teddy | Gift of God |
| 146 | Terrance | Soft, tender |
| 147 | Theo | Divine gift |
| 148 | Titan | Greek giants |
| 149 | Toast | A drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event |
| 150 | Tornado | A powerful cyclonic storm |
| 151 | Tucker | Softener of cloth |
| 152 | Tyson | Firebrand |
| 153 | Voodoo | A charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers |
| 154 | Waffle | Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness |
| 155 | Wally | Diminutive form of Walter or Wallace |
| 156 | Walt | Short form of Walter |
| 157 | Walter | Army ruler |
| 158 | Watson | Sherlock holmes’ smart sidekick. |
| 159 | Whiskey | A liquor made from a fermented mash of grain |
| 160 | Winston | From Wina’s Town |
| 161 | Ziggy | Victorious protector |
Female Dog Names:
| # | Name | Meaning |
| 1 | Abby | The joy of the father |
| 2 | Addie | Diminutive form of names beginning with Ad- |
| 3 | Alexis | Defender of the people |
| 4 | Alice | Noble |
| 5 | Allie | Short form of names starting with AL- |
| 6 | Alyssa | Alyssa is a flower name that means rational |
| 7 | Amber | Fossilized tree resin or color orange/red |
| 8 | Annie | Grace |
| 9 | Ashley | From the ash tree field |
| 10 | Aspen | Quaking tree |
| 11 | Aura | Breeze |
| 12 | Autumn | Fall season |
| 13 | Ava | Like a bird |
| 14 | Baby | Infant |
| 15 | Bailey | The courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official. |
| 16 | Bean | Friendly |
| 17 | Bella | Beautiful |
| 18 | Belle | Beautiful |
| 19 | Betty | Lazy girl |
| 20 | Bianca | White |
| 21 | Birdie | Little bird |
| 22 | Biscuit | Cookie |
| 23 | Blondie | Blondie is just a cutesy way of the word “blond,” as in the hair color blond |
| 24 | Blossom | Flower |
| 25 | Bonnie | From Bonnie and Clyde |
| 26 | Brandy | Alcohol |
| 27 | Brooklyn | Broken Land or Pretty Brook |
| 28 | Brownie | A legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also, a small square of rich chocolate cake. |
| 29 | Bubbles | Bubbly, effervescent, lively, and enthusiastic. |
| 30 | Buffy | From buffy, the vampire slayer television series. |
| 31 | Callie | Tri-color or calico |
| 32 | Camilla | A virgin warrior and queen in Roman mythology |
| 33 | Candy | Sweet |
| 34 | Carla | Warrior |
| 35 | Carly | Diminutive form of Carlotta |
| 36 | Carmela | Garden |
| 37 | Casey | Vigilant In War |
| 38 | Cassie | She who entangles men |
| 39 | Chance | Luck |
| 40 | Chanel | As in coco |
| 41 | Chloe | Daphnis and Chloe is an ancient greek novel |
| 42 | Chloe | Daphnis and Chloe is an ancient greek novel |
| 43 | Cinnamon | The spice |
| 44 | Clara | A movie about an astronomer who becomes obsessed with searching for life beyond earth. |
| 45 | Cleo | Of a well-known father |
| 46 | Coco | Cook. It is also used as a nickname for long names that begin with ‘co-‘ |
| 47 | Cookie | Sweet Biscuit |
| 48 | Coral | Reef formation |
| 49 | Cricket | Loud insect of the night |
| 50 | Daisy | Flower |
| 51 | Dakota | The allies |
| 52 | Dana | Generosity |
| 53 | Daphne | The very intelligent character from scooby doo |
| 54 | Darla | Loved one |
| 55 | Darlene | Loved one |
| 56 | Dawn | The first appearance of light or daybreak |
| 57 | Delia | Person from Delos |
| 58 | Delilah | Delicate |
| 59 | Destiny | Fate |
| 60 | Diamond | Brilliant Gem |
| 61 | Diva | A moody princess |
| 62 | Dixie | From the south in the U.S |
| 63 | Dolly | Cute child |
| 64 | Duchess | The wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right |
| 65 | Echo | Sound reflection |
| 66 | Edie | Short form of Edith |
| 67 | Eevee | The name is famous from Pokemon, which means ‘life’ |
| 68 | Ella | Young girl |
| 69 | Ellie | Short form of names beginning with El- |
| 70 | Elsa | Noble |
| 71 | Emily | To strive or excel or rival |
| 72 | Emma | Universal |
| 73 | Emmy | Rival |
| 74 | Faith | Belief, confidence |
| 75 | Fanny | Free |
| 76 | Fern | Fern |
| 77 | Fiona | White/fair |
| 78 | Foxy | Marked by skill in deception |
| 79 | Garnet | A Red Semi-precious Gem |
| 80 | Gemma | Precious Stone |
| 81 | Georgia | Farmer |
| 82 | Gidget | A modern term for a silly ditzy girl |
| 83 | Gigi | Nickname |
| 84 | Ginger | Reddish orange color |
| 85 | Goldie | Made of gold |
| 86 | Grace | Lovely |
| 87 | Gracie | Goodwill |
| 88 | Greta | A pearl |
| 89 | Gypsy | Wanderer |
| 90 | Hailey | From the hay clearing |
| 91 | Hannah | Grace |
| 92 | Harley | Woodland, clearing |
| 93 | Harper | Harp player |
| 94 | Hazel | The hazel tree |
| 95 | Heidi | Noble and serene |
| 96 | Hershey | Chocolate brand |
| 97 | Holly | Plant with red berries |
| 98 | Honey | Sweet |
| 99 | Hope | Good |
| 100 | Ivy | Climbing vine plant |
| 101 | Jackie | Supplanter |
| 102 | Jada | Wise |
| 103 | Jade | The first name of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple character |
| 104 | Jasmine | Flower |
| 105 | Jenna | Fair Phantom |
| 106 | Jersey | Grassy Island |
| 107 | Jill | Short form of Jillian |
| 108 | Julia | Youthful |
| 109 | Juliet | Youthful |
| 110 | Juniper / June | Month |
| 111 | Kali | Energetic |
| 112 | Kallie | Most beautiful |
| 113 | Karma | Destiny |
| 114 | Kate | Pure |
| 115 | Katie | Pure |
| 116 | Kiki | Short for names beginning with K |
| 117 | Kira | Black |
| 118 | Koko | Stork |
| 119 | Kona | The name of a star |
| 120 | Lacy | Lacy |
| 121 | Lady | A woman of refinement |
| 122 | Layla | Night, black |
| 123 | Leia | From star wars |
| 124 | Lena | The bright one |
| 125 | Lexi | Diminutive form of Alexander or Alexis |
| 126 | Liberty | Freedom |
| 127 | Lily | Flower |
| 128 | Linda | Pretty one |
| 129 | Lizzie | Diminutive of the name Elizabeth |
| 130 | Lola | Sorrows |
| 131 | London | From the great river |
| 132 | Lorna | Fox |
| 133 | Lovie | Loved one |
| 134 | Lucinda | Light |
| 135 | Lucky | Fortunate |
| 136 | Lucy | Light |
| 137 | Lulu | Famous warrior |
| 138 | Luna | The divine embodiment of the moon in Greek mythology |
| 139 | Lyra | Lyre |
| 140 | Mabel | Lovable |
| 141 | Macy | Person From Massy, France |
| 142 | Maddie | A private investigator from the show moonlighting |
| 143 | Maggie | Pearl |
| 144 | Maisy | Pearl |
| 145 | Mandy | Lovable |
| 146 | Marley | Pleasant seaside meadow |
| 147 | Matilda | Mighty in battle |
| 148 | Maya | Maya mythology |
| 149 | Mazie | Pearl |
| 150 | Mew | Seagull |
| 151 | Mia | Of the sea or bitter |
| 152 | Mika | Beautiful fragrance |
| 153 | Mila | Dream |
| 154 | Miley | Short for smiley |
| 155 | Millie | Millie is a girl’s name that means industrious |
| 156 | Mimi | Faithful guard |
| 157 | Mina | Mina is a Pashto word that means ‘Love.’ In English, it means Will or desire |
| 158 | Minnie | Of the sea or bitter |
| 159 | Missy | Bee |
| 160 | Misty | Covered with mist |
| 161 | Mocha | A superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia |
| 162 | Molly | Of the sea or bitter |
| 163 | Mona | Noble or aristocratic |
| 164 | Moxie | Verve, vigor, or courage |
| 165 | Muffin | A quick sweet bread baked in a cup-shaped pan |
| 166 | Nala | Beloved |
| 167 | Naomi | Honest beautiful |
| 168 | Nell | Abbreviation of Eleanor Shining Light |
| 169 | Nellie | Light |
| 170 | Nikki | The victory of the people |
| 171 | Nina | Little girl |
| 172 | Noel | Christmas |
| 173 | Nola | Fair shoulder |
| 174 | Nori | To rule |
| 175 | Nova | New |
| 176 | Olive | The olive tree |
| 177 | Olivia | A detective from the show Law and Order SVU |
| 178 | Oreo | Black and white |
| 179 | Paisley | Church |
| 180 | Pari | Urdu/Hindi word that means ‘Princess’ |
| 181 | Peony | Flower |
| 182 | Piper | Flute player |
| 183 | Princess | A daughter of a monarch |
| 184 | Queen, Queenie | Female ruler |
| 185 | Riley | Small stream |
| 186 | Rosie | Rose flower |
| 187 | Roxy or Roxie | Dawn |
| 188 | Ruby | Programming language |
| 189 | Sabrina | Legendary princess |
| 190 | Scarlett | Surname for a dyer or seller of (scarlet) fabric. |
| 191 | Sienna / Sierra | Mountain |
| 192 | Simone | Hear or listen |
| 193 | Smokey | Smoke-colored |
| 194 | Snickers | Laugh quietly |
| 195 | Sophia | Wisdom |
| 196 | Sophie | Wisdom |
| 197 | Stella | Star |
| 198 | Sugar | Sweet crystal spice |
| 199 | Suki | Beloved |
| 200 | Summer | Season |
| 201 | Sunny | Weather |
| 202 | Sweetie | Sweet |
| 203 | Tasha | Born on Christmas day |
| 204 | Tessa | Harvester |
| 205 | Tilly | Battle strength |
| 206 | Tippi | Sweetheart |
| 207 | Tokyo | City in Japan. Also famous female character from the Money Heist web series |
| 208 | Tootsie | Tootsie roll |
| 209 | Trixie | A fictional detective, made famous in books |
| 210 | Tulip | Herbs |
| 211 | Ursa | Bear in Latin |
| 212 | Vega | Stooping Eagle |
| 213 | Venus | Planet |
| 214 | Violet | Colour |
| 215 | Vivi | Alive |
| 216 | Willow/Willa | From the Willow Grove |
| 217 | Wilma | Short Form Of Wilhelmina |
| 218 | Winnie | Whales – blessed reconciliation |
| 219 | Wren | Small bird |
| 220 | Xena | A warrior princess in Greek mythology. |
| 221 | Yoyo | Round toy |
| 222 | Zelda | Battle maid |
| 223 | Zillah | Like a shadow |
| 224 | Zinnia | Flower |
| 225 | Zoe/Zoey | Life |
Our Verdict
Now that you have found a good name for your puppy, we recommend getting some essential dog products for your pup, such as a dog bed.
