Cocker Spaniel Names

Looking for some perfect Cocker Spaniel names? You’ve come to the right place!

Choosing the perfect name for your pup should be high on your list of priorities when you get a new dog.

Why is that?

Importance of a Name

That’s because you’re going to have to live with her name for the rest of her life! And so is she!

Additionally, the right name can assist with your dog’s training. The wrong one might cause problems.

For example, naming your dog something like “Nolan,” with the “no” sound, might give your pup bad associations with the name.

If you use “Kit,” it might sound too much like “sit.”

Also, it can cause confusion if you choose a name too similar to that of another pet.

Alternatively, picking a silly name might make you embarrassed if you’re calling out for your dog. I’m sure you can come up with some examples of your own!

Choosing a short name will make it easier for a puppy to learn. So you might want to pick a nickname if you decide on a longer moniker!

But don’t worry. It’s not hard to pick good names for Cocker Spaniels.

Let’s get started!

How To Choose A Name For Your Cocker Spaniel

When you’re choosing your new dog’s name, you can get inspiration from many places.

Love those long ears and lush coat? That aristocratic bearing and expressive face?

What about his size? You can refer to the Cocker’s small stature, or maybe even be ironic by naming him something more suitable for a big dog.

Do you want something sweet? Elegant? Funny? Have a favorite city, or a favorite character from a TV show?

Naming dogs can be a creative outlet, and it can tell people things not just about our dogs, but about us. Their names are a reflection of our self image.

Let’s get stuck in with some ideas!

Cocker Spaniel Names – Female

As a society, we often name dogs after people. We see them as part of our family! This is totally normal. So you may prefer a person’s name for your pup.

Need some Cocker Spaniel girl names?

We picked these because they’re full of sugar and spice and everything nice, just like these adorable doggos.

Allie
Ari
Bella
Brandy
Callie
Camilla
Flora
Hope
Jemma
Joy
Ivy
Kiki
Leah
Lexi
Lilly
Lucy
Luna
Lorelei
Mellie
Mercedes
Mila
Minnie
Missy
Misty
Molly
Phoebe
Roxy
Sally
Sasha
Sheba
Shelby
Tammy
Tiara
Trixie
Winnie

Need some more Cocker Spaniel girl names? Check out this list.

Cocker Spaniel Names – Male

How about names for that boy dog you just brought home?

We picked these Cocker Spaniel names because they’re full of snips and snails, and, well – puppy dog tails!

Archie
Bailey
Blaise
Boomer
Brody
Buddy
Chase
Chester
Cody
Dexter
Frankie
Jasper
Jax
Jesse
Kell
Leo
Lester
Lexis
Max
Milo
Murphy
Nigel
Oscar
Ollie
Quincy
Raphael
Remy
Rory
Sammy
Taj
Theo
Toby
Tristan
Walker
Xander

Of course, names don’t always play by gender rules.

So check out this list for more Cocker Spaniel names boy or girl.

Cocker Spaniel Puppy Names – Female

Just remember, when you’re choosing a puppy name for a female Cocker Spaniel, she is going to grow up! Pick your name accordingly.

Your puppy name should be cute, but not too cloying for an adult dog. And remember, shorter is better for puppies!

Clem
Daphne
India
Kayla
Lola
Minnie
Mercedes
Munchkin
Noelle
Sara
Shelby
Sindy
Sweetie
Sunshine
Reeses Puppycups

Cocker Spaniel Puppy Names – Male

Here are some super-cute boy names for your Cocker Spaniel.

As with girl names, just remember that your little puppy is going to have to deal with the name as he grows older.

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Bean
Chase
Finn
Gus
Kai
Ben
Lucas
Murphy
Marley
Nico
Percy
Puppaccino
Quinn
Webster
Zedd

Cute Cocker Spaniel Names

Cocker Spaniels, with their curly fur and long ears, definitely meet the definition of cute!

If you’re looking for a name to go with all that built-in adorableness, may we suggest one of these. (And yes, we have included some food-based names, because — cute!)

Almond
Baby
Banjo
Barkley
Bitsy
Cleo
Chewy
Cookie
Jasmine
Java
Jingles
Juniper
Jonquil
Lucky
Mopsy
Moxie
Nova
Nibbles
Nugget
Pancakes
Peanut
Pebbles
Pip
Poppy
Pup Tart
Prince
Princess
Scampers
Sugar
Sweetpea
Swizzle
Tater Tot
Tinks
Twix
Tofu
Waffles
Widget
Wiggles
Whiskers
Waddles
Zippy

If you’re looking for additional cute Cocker Spaniel names, we have ’em!

Famous Cocker Spaniel Names

We’ve taken these names from real Cocker Spaniels you may have heard of, so you can see what some people have named their famous dogs!

Arthur (Elton John’s dog)
Butch (Saturday Evening Post dog)
Checkers (Richard Nixon’s dog)
Einstein (George Clooney’s dog)
Sadie (Oprah’s dog)
Sophie (Oprah’s dog)
Solomon (Oprah’s dog)

Or consider the names celebrities have given to other breeds of dog.

Asia (Lady Gaga’s dog)
Finn (Amanda Seyfried’s dog)
Penny (Blake Lively’s dog)
Vida (Demi Moore’s dog)
Flossie (Drew Barrymore’s dog)
Noodles (Kelly Osbourne’s dog)
Sid (Jessia Biel’s dog)

Famous Fictional Character Names for Cocker Spaniels

Get inspired with the names of people you admire!

Or you might consider some famous animal characters from movies and TV shows.

For example, one of the world’s most famous Spaniels is Lady, from Disney’s Lady and the Tramp. Sounds like a good name, right?

Arya
Blanche
Chance
Copper
Lady
Loki
Merlin
Millhouse
Nala
Otis
Quark
Sherlock
Simba
Tinkerbell
Tramp
Pippin
Puddles
Shasta
Snorlax
Zelda

Famous People Names for Cocker Spaniels

Maybe you take your inspiration from the names of real people? If so, try this little list.

Remember, you can choose names from your favorite musicians, artists, writers, celebrities, politicians, and more. You can even name your dog after a family member.

Amadeus
Amelia
Blanche
Beckett
Bogart
Elvis
Errol
Fergie
Guinevere
Gracie
Jacqueline
Harper
Hamilton
Maya
Langston
Mahala
Poe
Rumi
Selena
Wagner

Cool Cocker Spaniel Names

Want your Cocker Spaniel to have a name that’s more edgy and hip than cute and sweet?

Here are some options for you!

Angel
Bandit
Baxter
Chianti
Genie
Gypsy
Haddie
Havana
Harley
Iggy
Izzy
Jade
Jezebel
Liberty
Lotus
Odessa
Ozzy
Phoebe
Porsche
Selkie
Sphinx
Stella
Tiger
Trinity
Xavier

For more cool Cocker Spaniel names, visit our companion article here.

Unique Cocker Spaniel Names

Want a more unusual name for your unique pup? Here are some you might like.

Some are ironic, some are cool, some are just fun!

Apollo
Addison
Aria
Bacon
Bear
Beau
Binx
Calvin
Chewy
Chico
Cormoran
Eggroll
Egbert
Gizmo
Hobbes
India
Jarvis
Jinx
Kahlua
Mister Fluffers
Pixel
Pixie
Rocky
Rio
Wolfgang

If you’d like additional unique Cocker Spaniel names, we recommend this article.

Cocker Spaniel Names Based On Appearance

Do you need a name for a Cocker Spaniel based on color, pattern, or some other unusual or interesting characteristic?

The Perfect Companion For Life With A New Puppy

Whether you want black Cocker Spaniel names, golden Cocker Spaniel names, or something to reflect your pup’s shining personality, here’s where to look.

Ash
Blue
Brandy
Chantilly
Cinders
Cinnamon
Coco
Diamond
Ginger
Hazel
Honey
Indigo
Isis
Ivory
Java
Jett
Kona
Mango
Merle
Muffin
Mocha
Olive
Oreo
Patches
Peaches
Pearl
Pepper
Periwinkle
Raisin
Sage
Sienna
Shadow
Smoky
Snickers
Sparkle
Sunny
Taffy
Twinkie
Willow
Velvet

Working Cocker Spaniel Names

Cocker Spaniels are hunters at heart, although their love for human companionship makes them great lap dogs and therapy dogs.

But when naming a dog that will be working with you, you’ll want a name that’s slightly more dignified, and reflective of her abilities.

Here are some great options for both male and female pups!

Bandit
Biscuit
Bramble
Brewster
Buddy
Chip
Clyde
Cody
Dash
Duke
Elle
Faith
Flash
Grace
Harley
Hunter
McKenzie
Mia
Nike
Nipper
Piccolo
Rocket
Riley
Sally
Serena
Spirit
Skye
Willow
Winston
Zippy

Best Cocker Spaniel Names

Are you looking for the top Cocker Spaniel names? Many of these qualify!

But maybe you still haven’t found what you’re looking for.

Talk to friends and family – scour our names section, put out a call on Facebook, look through your books, and search out good dog names on our website!

Don’t forget, you don’t need to name your puppy immediately.

Take a few days to figure out your puppy’s personality, and then you can pick the name that’s the most suitable.

Ultimately, it’s your decision. The best Cocker Spaniel dog names are up to you!

What’s your dog’s name? Let us know in the comments below.

Resources and Further Reading

Brandes, S. Dear Rin Tin Tin: An analysis of William Safire’s dog-naming survey from 1985. A Journal of Onomastics. 2013.