Dog Names
Browse dog names with meaning, origin and personality fit — from classic to unusual. Currently 50 names in this category, with new entries added regularly.
Bandit
Playful, mischievous outlaw
Bear
The animal; strong and steady
Bella
Beautiful
Bentley
Meadow with coarse grass; place name
Biscuit
Warm, homely nickname
Blue
The color; calm, loyal
Bubba
Affectionate nickname for a big, friendly dog
Buddy
Friend, companion
Charlie
Free person
Chief
Leader
Coco
Diminutive, playful sound
Cookie
Sweet, warm nickname
Cooper
Barrel maker
Copper
The reddish-brown metal; warm coat color
Daisy
The daisy flower; day's eye
Diesel
Strong, powerful engine
Duke
Leader, nobleman
Finn
Fair, white; fair-haired
Gus
Short for Augustus; great
Loki
Trickster; the Norse god of mischief
Lucy
Light
Luna
Moon
Maggie
Pearl; short for Margaret
Marley
Pleasant meadow near the lake
Max
Greatest
Milo
Merciful, soldier
Moose
The large antlered animal; sturdy
Murphy
Sea warrior
Nugget
Small and precious
Oreo
Playful, black-and-white coat
Peanut
Small and beloved
Pepper
Spirited, sharp
Pretzel
Twisty, playful nickname
Ranger
Guardian of the forest
Rex
King
Rocky
Rock, stone; sturdy
Rosie
The rose flower
Roxy
Dawn; bright
Ruby
The red gemstone
Sadie
Princess
Scout
One who explores ahead
Sherlock
Bright hair; clever
Teddy
Gift of God; short for Theodore
Toby
God is good
Waffles
Playful, sweet nickname
Willow
The willow tree; grace
Winnie
Fair, blessed; joy
Winston
Joyful stone; friendly town
Zeus
King of the Greek gods
Ziggy
Victorious protector