Cool dog names give your already awesome pup an extra special edge.
We’ve got some unique ideas, which are sure to make your pet the top dog at the park.
Let’s get started with the top 50!
Top 50 cool dog names
Our favorite cool names for dogs of the moment are:
| Bolt | Hunter |
| Alpha | Wolf |
| Spike | Rhino |
| Saber | Titus |
| Blaze | Ripley |
| Chess | Maze |
| Ace | Flare |
| Quiz | Tricks |
| Harley | Rex |
| Bandit | Enigma |
| Raven | Storm |
| Ripper | Archer |
| Cobra | Gunner |
| Valley | Tango |
| Shadow | Juno |
| Flame | Apollo |
| Thunder | Quartz |
| Mocha | Pistol |
| Frisk | Rider |
| Copper | Pip |
| Ice | Dirt |
| Solo | River |
| Vice | Shot |
| Stinger | Kong |
| Red | Shank |
Finding Cool Dog Names
Cool dog names are a great way to show off your pup! Finding the right inspiration can be hard, but we’ve got lots of ideas to help you get a wicked choice.
We’ve split these cool names into categories. You can jump to any section by clicking the links below. Or just keep scrolling to start from the very top!
- Male names
- Female names
- Unique ideas
- Cool small dog names
- Cool big dog names
- Fast dog names
- Dangerous dog names
- Top names for 2019
Getting inspired
There are many types of cool puppy names. For some more general ideas, check out these fun lists:
Cool dog names male
Cool boy dog names sound great when they’re also human names.
Not just traditional or popular options, but those that are short and snappy to say.
Normally two syllables or less works well.
Cool dog names that easily roll off the tongue, and that your pup will instantly recognize.
Check out these awesome male dog names, and see what you think:
- Ade
- Alex
- Alfie
- Archie
- Bede
- Ben
- Bodhi
- Brad
- Byron
- Cliff
- Curtis
- Dane
- Duke
- Ed
- Felix
- Gabe
- Heath
- Jake
- Joel
- Jude
- Kai
- Leo
- Luke
- Noah
- Oakley
- Phoenix
- Reid
- Riley
- Ryder
- Scott
- Seth
- Shay
- Theo
- Troy
- Ty
- Wade
- Will
- Zane
You can find 200 more awesome male dog names here.
Cool female dog names
Cool girl dog names don’t have to be wild or random.
They can come from traditional baby name routes. Or even the names of awesome female characters.
Check out these seriously cool female dog name ideas:
- Ali
- Arya
- Azra
- Bree
- Brooke
- Callie
- Coral
- Dita
- Freya
- Hadley
- Harley
- Indie
- Jazz
- Lana
- Leah
- Leia
- Lexi
- Liv
- Lula
- Maya
- Nala
- Nell
- Neve
- Nicki
- Poppy
- Posie
- Romy
- Rowan
- Ruby
- Sage
- Seren
- Skye
- Sophie
- Summer
- Sydney
- Tia
- Taya
- Tess
- Wendy
- Willa
- Zelda
- Zen
Check out 150 more brilliant female dog names here.
Super cool dogs need super cool puppy names. And what better way to come up with a great name than to go unique.
Cool unique dog names
Thinking up unique dog names can be tricky. But only because everyone wants to be different!
It requires a lot of creativity and imagination. But, never fear. We’re here to make this process easier!
A great way to find the coolest dog names is to think of a topic that’s universally considered to be cool.
Like the beach, surfing, motor bikes…and more! Whatever takes your fancy. Any topics that will make your friends enthusiastically give you a high five are perfect!
Then go through that topic picking out relevant words that are short, snappy and really stand out.
Let’s Go to the Names!
Check out these fun cool unique dog names to get inspired:
- Apex
- Astra
- Beach
- Bentley
- Boss
- Chief
- Chill
- Cove
- Cracker
- Crush
- Dream
- Drone
- Dude
- Ever
- Fig
- Fire
- Flicker
- Grass
- Hitch
- Ice
- Journey
- Leader
- Moss
- Ocean
- Palm
- Reef
- River
- Rune
- Skates
- Surf
- Trick
- Ursa
- Wave
Cool small dog names
Really cool dog names for tiny dog breeds come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
All dogs are cute. But our pint-sized pups really take the (dog) biscuit when it comes to adorable.
Check out these fun ideas for cool names for small dogs:
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- Ant
- Baby
- Bean
- Bitty
- Boo
- Bubbles
- Chichi
- Cutie
- Dinky
- Dumpling
- Elf
- Fifi
- Honey
- Imp
- Itsy
- Jellybean
- Kiki
- Lolly
- Peanut
- Penny
- Pez
- Piccolo
- Pickle
- Pixel
- Pixie
- Sugar
- Sweetie
- Taffy
- Tiny
- Titch
- Tinker
- Trifle
- Trixie
- Weed
Cool big dog names
Cool big names can show off their impressive (or soon to be impressive) stature. They can be deadly serious or poking fun in their direction.
Large dog names inspired by fictional characters, like TV giants or tall creatures are good fun. And so are those that are purely descriptive. Dog names inspired by fictional characters usually become more popular as their shows do! Can you recognise any of the names in this list?
Let’s Get Started
If you’ve got a large breed puppy, why not consider one of these cool big dog names:
- Alpha
- Bear
- Bertha
- Boomer
- Brick
- Brock
- Bruiser
- Brutus
- Bulk
- Butch
- Clifford
- Dragon
- Elf
- Everest
- Gator
- Groot
- Hagrid
- Hercules
- Hulk
- Jabba
- Jumbo
- Kong
- Max
- Monster
- Moose
- Rhino
- Samson
- Sherman
- Stag
- Sumo
- Tank
- Titan
- Titus
- Wun Wun
- Zilla
Don’t forget, if you want a bit of a laugh when naming your puppy then you could switch things up.
Give your small breed dog a big dog name. Or your giant dog a small puppy name instead. This is a fun way to find the coolest dog names!
Fast dog names
Do you have a seriously speedy dog? Are you looking to bring home a sighthound puppy?
Then one of these cool fast dog names might well be a great choice.
Inspired by the world of racing, both human and vehicles, as well as some plain cool fast words.
Check out this great list for some awesome ideas:
- Ace
- Alonso
- Arrow
- Blaze
- Blur
- Bolt
- Bullet
- Chase
- Dash
- Ferrari
- Flare
- Flash
- Flock
- Gant
- Hamilton
- Hammond
- Hendrick
- Jeter
- McLaren
- Mo
- Racer
- Rapid
- Rocket
- Sonic
- Speedy
- Sprint
- Swift
- Vettel
- Whiz
- Zippy
- Zoom
Dangerous dog names
We all know your dog is going to be a total sweetie pie. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t want him to look or sound fierce.
Dangerous cool names for dogs are great fun. And we have some awesome ideas for you here:
- Blade
- Cobra
- Colt
- Croc
- Crisis
- Cujo
- Dagger
- Diablo
- Doom
- Fang
- Gnasher
- Grave
- Gunner
- Hunter
- Jaws
- Killer
- Knife
- Lightening
- Menace
- Ninja
- Peril
- Psycho
- Razor
- Reaper
- Rebel
- Risk
- Sabre
- Scar
- Shark
- Slash
- Spike
- Spine
- Steel
- Wolf
We’ve got plenty more tough, dangerous dog names here! Check them out!
Cool Celebrity Dog Names
Another way to find a cool dog name is to take inspiration from dogs belonging to famous people! Let’s take a look at some of these ideas, with their owners in brackets.
- Finn (Amanda Seyfried)
- Meatball (Adam Sandler)
- Mr. Famous (Audrey Hepburn)
- Tucker (Charlize Theron)
- Vida (Demi Moore)
- Flossie (Drew Barrymore)
- Brutus (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson)
- Winston (Gwen Stefani)
- Mocha (Hugh Jackman)
- Atticus (Jake Gyllenhaal)
- Mona (Jennifer Love Hewitt)
- Sid (Jessica Alba)
- Kola (Kellan Lutz)
- Foxy (Matthew McConaughey)
- Sidi (Orlando Bloom)
- Baxter (Ryan Reynolds)
- Indo (Will Smith)
- Zelda (Zooey Deschanel)
Top Names for 2019
Perhaps you’re looking for a cool dog name that’s really modern and fits current trends!
Let’s look at some cool ideas that take their inspiration from people, characters, and more, that are popular in 2019!
Choices for Girls
- Selena
- Ariana
- Kylie
- Billie
- Rihanna
- Brie
- Nadia
- Arya
- Dany
- Rey
- Jasmine
- Elsa
Choices for Boys
- Ronaldo
- Messi
- Dwayne
- Elon
- Rami
- Duke
- Buzz
- Mysterio
- Jon
- Thanos
- Hiccup
- Stark
Choosing a cool name
In a house piled high with pets, I’ve had more than my fair share of naming to do.
And I find the best way to go about it is to decide what type of name you want to give your pet.
You already know that you want a cool dog name. One that you can be proud of, and repeat with confidence.
And who can blame you!
In all likelihood you’re going to be calling this name out, and saying it repeatedly for the next ten years or more.
The Best Cool Dog Names
You are never going to find a name that everyone in the world thinks is the coolest dog names. But I think that you can come pretty close, especially in your own social circles.
The most important thing to remember when naming your dog is that it only really matters how you feel about the name.
How easy it is to say, for your dog to distinguish from other words, and how much you like it.
The coolest dog names are the ones that suits you and your pup the very best.
What Name Did You Choose?
Have you picked your dog’s name now? Did you choose one from our list, or was your idea from somewhere else?
Why not share your cool puppy names and the stories behind them with us in the comments section below? We can add them to our list and help inspire even more cool dog names!
More Cool Dog Name Ideas!
Still not sure what to name your dog? Then why not check out our other awesome dog names lists here. We’ve even got some great breed-specific ideas:
Bobby K says
Getting a pup this weekend- long haired shepherd. Originally pitched ‘Lydia’ to the wife (she said Lagatha- from the Vikings tv show). This morning woke up with ‘Harlow’ on my mind (Jean Harlow : a classic actress held Rin Tin Tin’s head as he died) but we’re still shopping. Rapunzel,Elsa,Tasha, Lucy-fur, Cupcake, Buttercup were all in discussion.
Then it hit me – Audrey.
If you’ve ever seen ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ you know who I’m talking about.
SandraB says
I have two dog my German Shepherd is a girl and I named her Shadow because when my daughter got her for me her whole face was black, she just looked like she was casting a Shadow when she was laying down. My second dog is a boy he’s a Miniature Schnauzer and I named him Sea Salt,but we call him Salt he’s white all over,except for his paws which are tan.I got both them as puppies. Shadow is now 4yrs and Salt will be 2 in March.
Kristi says
We had a pure bred chocolate lab that when we got him was named Prince Rocky Bubbles no. We are car people so I came up with Mopar. My husband loved it. Then we rescued a black and white pit lab hound mix. His name was Flash. We decided to change it since he was only a few months old. We stuck with the car theme and named him Cuda..
Karina says
Our Rodeshian Ridgeback’s name was LEGO that means “play well”
Heather says
When he was 4 weeks old, I named my now 9 month old Great Pyrenees, Chunkers, aka Chunks, Chunky Butt, Chunker Doodle haha! He has still to this day never skipped a meal and when he was really little he used to waddle when he walked!
Mary Grady says
I adopted an mammera x blue heeler puppy. Previous owners named her Mika. I kept the name .
lin robbins says
twyla twiglegs is a “chorkie” rescue
rugby is a 13 yr. old girl jack
we lost her brother quidditch last year
tegan is a doofle, suppose to be goldendoodle but looks just like a golden, ah, the imperfect gene
finally, there is mr. holmes who will be a year old next week and is a short legged russell terrier (jack) related to his aunt rugby and uncle quidd
Jackie Plant says
My yellow Lab was named Handsom Ransom. We called him Ransom.Its an old southern name. Strangely enough he knew his name the day at 8 weeks when we picked him up.
Barb says
I really want a dog. I have names picked out. For a boy I want Finn, and for a girl Bronwyn. I wanted Piper but then my niece had a baby girl and named her Pyper! LOL
Christina says
I had a husky/Shepard and his name was Jasper.
Monica Matak says
My son’s name is Jasper. I loves meeting g pets who share his name 🙂
Flora says
I named my Chiweenie, Bambi because she would prance around like a deer.
Lynn says
I have a male Chihuahua called taco.
Smooshed says
Super Original.
Laura R says
My dogs names generally come with them from the shelter, but I named my cat Herman after the rumpled cartoon character. I’d picked him up in terrible shape from the side of the road. Then, because he was obviously a lover not a fighter, his ripped up face proclaiming he’d been freshly trounced, his nickname became “the Scrapper” then my friend Louise donated money and lots of food to help me be able to keep him, so his full name is Herman “the Scrapper” Louis. Sounds like a boxer, eh?
Erin says
I rescued a litter of street pups and we fell in love with the litte brown one, which we named Mocha. The other pups needed names, too, so we stuck with the coffee theme. We named them Latte, Cappuccino (aka Cappy), and Macchiato (aka Mac). Someone stole little Mocha from the litter, so we kept Latte and I love his unique name.
Lori says
I named 1 of my dogs “Sookie” from True Blood.
Liz says
My fox terrier mix is named Rizzo. First because I thought he looked a little like Rizzo the rat from The Muppets. Second because he LOVES to play ball and we are Chicago Cubs fans he need a ballplayer name. Final when we were throwing names out there Rizzo was the first name he reacted to (he looked and tilted his head).
Shawna says
We have a 5 month old chocolate lab we named Oakley. My first choice was Cedar, but the whole family liked Oakley.
Suzanne says
My male boxer is Zebedee cos he’s springy !!!
Brandon says
Names that I’ve heard were: naga, kaiba, Nyla and Daiya
Carol Dommert says
Our border collie is named Meaux (pronounced Mo) from Louisiana
Stephane says
I have a Chocolate Yorkie and her name is Yashi Bear.
James says
I have a standard poodle. His name is Hermoso Chistoso Oso. Translates to handsome funny bear. Mostly we call him Oso. But, some times when he is really sweet, he is Hermoso Oso. When silly he is Chistoso Oso. And, when bad he gets the full name.
Debra says
I named my black lab Diamond because black Diamonds are rare, Diamonds are a girls best friend, she’s a real gem, she loves carrots and sometimes she’s a 2 carrot Diamond…??❤️
Ravanna says
??????.
Rebecca says
I have two Jack Russells
Pogo (very fitting)
Banjo
Mia says says
I really like the name Shadow for a dog. I also like Peaches and Archie, but my favourite has to be Mo. I don’t currently have a dog, but I am looking to buy a pug. I do have to say though, Grass?? Moss?? Why did you have to put those on the list?? But thanks any way for Mo that will be my future pug.
B says
Just be careful with Mo! I’ve had 4 dogs & read about the confusion it can cause when naming a dog something similar to a command, ex- Mo, Bo- No! Pit, lit-sit!
I’ve had crazy dog names, so it’s your choice, just wanted to help!
Haleigh Ormond says
I had three dogs sadly 2 now, 1 boy 2 girls jack was my boy who passed of old age he was a staffie,mya is one of my girls she is a American Akita then lastly there’s masy our other girl who is a staffie also,in the future if any more dogs come me and my families way I have names picked already lol,Enzo,Tazor,Archie for boys and Boo,shay,Porchsé for girls Hope you got cool ideas from my names!!
Michele says
Our golden doodle is Archie 🙂
Cylis says
Mini-jack named hazzard
Jennifer says
My pit lab mix name is Really
erica Victoria Elder says
I have a male Chihuahua and his name is boi
Regan says
Had a chocolate lab named Hobie
Alison says
We have a Rottie and have called her Porsche as she is a German dog fast and thought it was such a lovely name for her, also my fellas fav car
Brenda says
My girl is named Elvira cause she is evil. LOL. No seriously she always has to have the last word and never listens. Always pushing her sister around. Luv her
Jenn says
My whippets name is Elvira, because she was born on October 28th & her whole litter was given Halloween names. We didn’t care for Elvira, so we were going to rename her but then the little owners said they had been calling her Ellie, so she has always been Ellie but she is still Elvira on her pure blood papers.
Molly says
My Fox Red Labrador, Banyan.
Melissa says
Hoss
Wylie
Cricket
Ninoi says
My dog. Nana and kaimuk
Penny Uber says
3 Tollers named Lyra, Lumen & Limit. Lyra is a constellation. I was only able to pick the last 3 letters of her name. Lumen has brilliance in her registered name as she was from the smart litter. My husband is an electrician. Lumen is a measurement of brilliance. My hubby said 2 dogs was the limit in our household. Over the Limit is dog #3.
Julia R. says
My dog is a three year old Airdale, and her name is Milou
Barbie says
I have 2 dachshunds Mr. Woo and Miss Deja.
Kim says
I have 3 dogs. Male & female dashound & a dashound mix. They’re names are Rascal, Sophie & Axel.
Michelle arledge says
My boxers names are precious (female) and bruno ( male). Precious name came from the day I got her as a pup, she just had that precious face and to this day she still does. Bruno was named from my sister in law.
Robin says
De-o-gie (Deogie) aka Dog
Lisa says
My great pyranese names are storm and river. They were born on a stormy day
Susan says
I had a Rottie named Hannibal and currently have Queensland Heelers named Enzo and Ouija ( we got her On Halloween )
Heleen says
I have two leonbergers male and they are called Ofra and Alfing.
But from the list i liked Moose and Hagrid but the names were supposed to be with an O and A
Susie says
My cocker spaniel names were Molly and Jazz. My gray and white cat weighs 12 lbs. is 19 yrs. old. Her name is Maui.
Chris Inman says
My female Boston’s name is Olivia and our pug/frenchie’s name is Kona. They both really fit their names.
Mia says says
Did you get the name Kona from Hawaii 5-0?
Chris says
My lady black lab mix rescue (and my first black lab at that) is named Annie. It suits her pretty face and immediately sounds like a friendly name which is totally Annie’s personality!
Rick says
My brindle pit is named Boaz and my Dalmatian I named dog, the way you spell it.dee-o-gee ,almost Chinese like.
Shari says
Mininture pincher named Duke a gray tabby cat named Storm and a Scotty named Midnite the other one was named Oreo I have a parakeet named Sprite! We even name our fish! Lol
Kathy says
My favorite names I have used for dogs are Bay, Noble, York, Macon, Natchez, Arli, Moon
Amelia says
I named my 13 week dachshund gryffin
Devom says
I have 3 dogs. Bolt (white pit), thunder(tan pit), and storm(brindle pit)
Heleen says
Love those names
Ebony says
I named my best bud knuckles ❤️ He is a Pom mix and all types of feisty!
PJC says
We named our GSD male “Cargo” This name fits him well and everyone adores his name and of course him too!! Cargo gives all a High ten.
Ricardo Chavarria says
We named our dog Ceniza which is Spanish for ashes, she was one day from euthanasia, hence saved from an ashey grave.
Another good name would be Sombra, shadow, especially if they follow you every where.
Terrie says
I had a poodle , the owner before me named her Juni B Jones , I hated the name and I named her Eunice , after carol Bernett , she has the same hairstyle that she has on mommas family.