100+ Unique Dog Names for Every Kind of Pup

Let’s face it: Naming a dog is a lot more fun than naming a baby. With a baby, you know the recipient of your name will be judged by your pick for years to come by classmates, interviewers, and dates. But with a dog, the stakes are lower. No matter what you choose, everyone will think it’s cute — and so you might as well push the boundaries and pick a unique dog name. After all, you don’t want every pup at the park responding to your call.

With all of the foods, fictional characters, and historical figures at your disposal, you have free rein to come up with the cutest, cleverest name in the book. Browse our picks to choose the most unique moniker for your new best friend. These cute names will delight your friends and family, and make you smile every time you call your dog’s name. Want even more options? These are the 44 Dog Names To Honor the Ancient Ancestry

1- Girl Dog Names

 

If you’re looking to stay original, skip Bella, Lucy, and Daisy. Instead choose one of these names from Rover.com’s list of the most unique dog names we love.

• Hera
• Leela
• Rita
• Mitzi
• Jewel
• Claire
• Chiquita
• Jolene
• Ladybug
• Mavis
  

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2- Boy Dog Names

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And here are Rover’s most unique boy dog names. Max and Spot are a little too tried-and-true if you know what we mean.

Vinnie

Patch

Boris

Tuck

Juju

Kovu

Skyler

Gibson

Timmy

Hobbes

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3- Small Dog Names

 

Cute and tiny, pint-sized pups deserve an appropriately adorable name. We’d take one of each if we could.

Bean

Bullet

Cheerio

Cub

Mochi

Nacho

Piglet

Meatball

Sprinkles

Wonton

Zuzu

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4- Big Dog Names

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The largest dogs in the world can top 150 pounds, so go for something equally awesome with a super-sized pick.

Balto

Beethoven

Denali

Governor

Hagrid

Herc

Nana

Scooby

Yukon

Zeus

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5- Cute Dog Names

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Your new pup is a cutie pie, and so they deserve the most adorable name ever.

Penny

Kiko

Kya

Poe

Wendy

Clifford

Meera

Tobin

Lois

Chex

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6- Cool Dog Names

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Give your pet one of these cool names and they’ll be the most popular pup at the park.

Stella

Izzy

Jasper

Lady

Logan

Murphy

Oscar

Piper

Ranger

Sampson

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7- Funny Dog Names

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These names will make you (and everyone else) smile whenever you call your puppy.

Kitty

Clooney

Matcha

Picasso

Butters

Jimmy Chew

Virginia Woof

Gandalf

Zola

Snacks

8- Good Dog Names

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Every dog is a good boy or girl. These classic names will make your pet stand out as a standup pup.

Buddy

Lassie

Benji

Sadie

King

Bailey

Charlie

Sasha

Milo

Scout

9- Black Dog Names

 

Fala Roosevelt, Barney Bush, Bo Obama … Black dogs just seem destined for the top. Pay homage with a dark name.

Anise

Darth Vader

Flint

Licorice

Midnight

Pepper

Raven

Shadow

Smudge

10- White Dog Names

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• Alba / Albus.
• Angel.
• Arya.
• Aspen.
• Astrid.
• Bianca.
• Biscuit.
• Blanca.