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Corgi Names – Which One Will Suit Yours Best?

October 12, 2018 By Alison Page 23 Comments

Corgi names

What are some good Corgi names?

That’s a question you’ll be asking yourself if you’re about to welcome a Corgi puppy into your household.

Well, if you’re looking for inspiration for some good Corgi names, you’ve come to the right place!

In this article, we’re going to discuss how to choose some great Corgi names.

We’ll also talk about the importance of choosing the right name for your Corgi puppy.

Whether you’re looking for cute girl Corgi names, cool Corgi names, or Pembroke Welsh Corgi names!

You’re sure to find something to inspire you here!

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Let’s take a look at why choosing the right Corgi name’s so important.

Why choosing the right name for your Corgi matters so much

The cheeky Corgi is undoubtedly cute and is full of personality.

And we’re sure that’s why the Queen loves the breed so much!

But although they may look similar, each Corgi has his or her own individual character.

You want to choose a name for your pup that reflects this.

Naming a puppy is something of a guessing game however.

You never know whether he’ll grow into a shrinking violet or a cheeky extrovert.

But you do know the sex of your pup, and what color he will be when he’s fully-grown.

You also know your pup’s heritage, and their Royal connection too!

Short names are best

When looking through lists of Corgi names, try to choose something short.

Ideally you want to pick a name that has just one or two syllables.

The reason for this is that long, complicated names are very difficult for your puppy to learn and remember.

Of course, if you do come across a long Corgi name you can always give it a short nickname.

So, let’s get started and look at some cool dog names that might be perfect for your Corgi!

Sources of inspiration for Corgi names

Inspiration for Corgi names can come from many sources.

You might decide to name your pet after the place you bought him from.

The city or state where you live, or your favorite vacation destination.

Perhaps you have a school teacher who has a great name that would look cool on a Corgi!

Maybe you’re a big fan of a TV show with a name that would suit your pup.

And of course if you have a Corgi mix puppy you can take inspiration from even more places!

So what do you do if you find two Corgi names that you really love and you can’t decide between them?

Well, why not combine both names to create your very own unique Corgi name!

Welsh Corgi names

The Corgi breed originates from Wales, U.K. where it was originally used as a herding dog.

With that in mind, you might want to choose a Welsh name for your Corgi to reflect the breed’s heritage and origins.

Let’s start with the girls!

Female Welsh Corgi names

  • Fflur (Flower)
  • Ffion (Foxglove)
  • Ffanci (Fancy)
  • Ceri (To love)
  • Ceinwen (Blessed and fair)
  • Catrin (Pure)
  • Carys (The beloved one)
  • Carryl (Love)
  • Caron (Loving or kind-hearted)
  • Cari (To love, friend)
  • Betrys (The blessed one)
  • Bethan (A form of Elizabeth)
  • Berwyn (Fair-haired)
  • Aeron (Celtic goddess of battle and slaughter)
  • Aeres (Welsh name for heiress)

Welsh male Corgi names

There are plenty of Welsh male Corgi names to choose from.

For more male Corgi names, take a look at our suggestions for male dog names at this link.

  • Gar (Gentle, Enclosure, Watchful)
  • Gareth (Gentle, Enclosure, Watchful)
  • Garth (Gentle, Enclosure, Watchful)
  • Gavan (White hawk)
  • Tegan (Darling, Loved one)
  • Tegau (Darling, Loved one)
  • Harri (Home ruler)
  • Huw (Heart and mind)
  • Ifan (Welsh form of John)
  • Ifor
  • Ilar (Cheerful)

Royal Corgi names

It’s well-known that the U.K. Royal family have always had at least one Corgi in their household.

Perhaps you’d like to draw inspiration from your puppy’s regal associations when choosing his or her name?

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Here are a few Royal Corgi names you might like:

  • Queenie
  • Sandy (after Sandringham, the Royal summer residence)
  • Charles
  • Diana
  • Harry
  • Henry
  • Balmoral
  • Buck (as in Buckingham Palace)
  • Clarence (like Clarence House, a royal residence)
  • King
  • Prince
  • HRH
  • Lizzie
  • Lilibet (the Queen’s family nickname)

Queen Elizabeth Corgi names

As you know, Queen Elizabeth loves Corgis!

Who knows, your puppy could even be related to one of Her Majesty’s beloved pups!

So, why not choose to name your Corgi after one of the Queen’s dogs?

This is a list of the Queen’s Corgi names.

We’ve included a few other names that HM has given to her other favorite canine companions.

Including cocker spaniels and dorgies (a cross between a Corgi and dachshund.)

We think these names would look great on a Corgi too!

  • Monty
  • Emma
  • Linnet
  • Willow
  • Holly
  • Cider
  • Berry
  • Vulcan
  • Candy
  • Bisto
  • Oxo
  • Flash
  • Spick
  • Span

Cowboy Corgi names

For something different, why not look at cowboy names.

Take your inspiration from the Wild West heroes and villains of yesteryear?

We reckon that these can make great Corgi names:

  • Wyatt
  • Wesley
  • Wayne
  • Virgil
  • Tom
  • Sam
  • Jane
  • Earle
  • Dallas
  • Cooper
  • Colt
  • Butch
  • Boone
  • Bill
  • Bart
  • Annie

Corgi names

Corgi names that suit your pup’s small stature

Here’s a list of Corgi names that we think perfectly reflect the breed’s looks and character:

  • Baby
  • Elf
  • Junior
  • Mini
  • Mite
  • Nipper
  • Peewee
  • Shorty
  • Smalley
  • Squat
  • Squirt
  • Tiny

Cute Corgi names for boys

Corgis are undoubtedly cute! Here’s a list of cute Corgi names for boy dogs:

  • Teddy
  • Spud
  • Skip
  • Scout
  • Rascal
  • Kirby
  • Harvey
  • Fido
  • Ernie
  • Corky
  • Buddy
  • Boots
  • Bernie
  • Bear
  • Baxter
  • Barnie
  • Augie
  • Asher

Cute Corgi names female

Female Corgis weigh around 25 pounds and stand only 10 to 12 inches tall.

With their short stature and sweet faces, cute names are perfect Corgi names for such a feminine little girl!

These lovely female names are perfect for your little Corgi companion:

  • Violet
  • Trudy
  • Rosie
  • Olive
  • Mimi
  • Maisy
  • Lucy
  • Honey
  • Gracie
  • Gigi
  • Ellie
  • Dottie
  • Daphne
  • Daisy
  • Clover
  • Chica
  • Betsy
  • Bella
  • Babe
  • Ariel
  • Angel

Funny Corgi names

Corgi names that are funny make popular Corgi names.

Here’s a selection of funny Corgi names to make you smile whenever you call you pup at the dog park!

  • Yoda
  • Trump
  • Pope
  • Obama
  • Nixon
  • Ninja
  • Jekyll
  • Hyde
  • Homer
  • Google
  • Goliath
  • Fuzzy
  • Ewok
  • Dude
  • Dilbert
  • Cupid
  • Byte
  • Brain
  • Bones
  • Bond
  • Bingo
  • Billy the Kid
  • Bilbo
  • Big guy
  • Banjo

Things to remember when choosing the best Corgi names

There are a few things to remember when choosing unique Corgi names.

Choose a name that’s nice and short, preferably with only one or two syllables.

If you do go for a longer name, pick one that you can shorten easily so that your puppy finds it easy to learn and remember.

Be sure that you don’t pick a name that sounds too similar to that of one of his new companions.

   

Bear in mind that there must be hundreds of Corgis called “Queenie!”

If possible, try to choose a unique dog name or one that’s unusual.

Think about the training commands that you’re going to teach your puppy, and choose a name that can’t confused with one of them.

For example, if you’re going to use “Stay” to tell your Corgi to sit and wait, don’t call him “Ray!”

It could cause your poor pup no end of confusion if he comes bounding up to you instead of waiting!

Corgi names – summary

Choosing a great name for your new Corgi puppy is extremely important.

For a start, the name must be one that you will always love!

Be wary of picking a name that’s funny or an “in joke” but could lose its meaning over time.

Always pick a Corgi name that is easy for your puppy to learn and remember.

Be sure that the name you choose doesn’t sound too much like a training command or like the name of one of your other pets.

We hope you enjoyed our article and have taken away lots of ideas for Corgi names for your new puppy.

If you settled for one of our suggestions, please let us know in the comments section below.

If you already have a Corgi, we’d love to know what his or her name is and how you came to choose it.

 

Comments

  1. Margie says

    February 16, 2021 at 03:36

    My first corgi was a female tri color- Friday
    My second corgi is a male sable named Weber (Weber grille)

    I’ll have a corgi till I die

    Reply
  2. Michele says

    July 22, 2020 at 04:17

    I named my male corgi Pemberton and my female corgi Clementine. i just love corgis!!!!

    Reply
  3. Carla says

    July 7, 2020 at 18:02

    I am naming my female puppy which I get in a couple of months either Piper or Myrna. My year old male corgi is Higgins after the original Magnum PI Higgins.

    Reply
  4. John says

    May 21, 2020 at 10:52

    I’m naming my new female pembroke welsh corgi Pippa.

    Reply
  5. Jo says

    April 8, 2020 at 23:25

    I have a rescue Corgi, she is so sweet and smart. THe guy who helped me rescue her, said she was a Jack Russell, so I called her Jackie.
    I looked up dogs like her and found that she is a Corgi. I have had her less than a week and want to change her name to one for a Corgi.any suggestions, and will it confuse her?

    Reply
    • Terron says

      May 6, 2020 at 04:03

      Hey were did you find your corgi

      Reply
  6. Linda says

    March 4, 2020 at 16:38

    We rescued a female Corgi and named her Tia . She seems to know her name within the first 24 hrs . She is a snuggle bug !! We are from ND and snow birding at Lake Tiak O’Khata in Ms.

    Reply
  7. Brenda says

    February 12, 2020 at 21:21

    I just got a small terrier mix puppy and found a great name on the internet. I’ve had 2 Pembroke Corgis – Riley and Tegan. I think this name would be cute for a Corgi as well as for my new pup – ZIGGY!

    Reply
  8. Layla says

    February 3, 2020 at 00:28

    I SUPER want a corgi!!!! Comment what name is better: Daisy, Lizzy, or LuLu? :3

    Reply
  9. Marie Cohoon says

    January 23, 2020 at 06:33

    I have wanted a pembroke for a long time. I have also admired the queen for most of my life. My current pet is Bobby boy, so I am hoping to find a little girl, who will be named Lizzie.

    Reply
  10. SM says

    October 2, 2019 at 02:33

    Named our Pembroke girl Guinevere (Gwen/Gwennie for short) since Pembrokeshire is believed to be the place of origin for Arthurian legends.

    Reply
  11. Wilma says

    September 6, 2019 at 02:46

    I have three corgis named Spencer, SuzieQ and Sadie. Sally and Sassy have went to doggie heaven.

    Reply
  12. Diana Szabo says

    August 21, 2019 at 22:47

    If i had a corgi i would her/him Sherlock ^^ I think that is so cute 😀

    Reply
    • Wilma77 says

      September 6, 2019 at 02:49

      I love this! Mind if I use for our new puppy?

      Reply
  13. Lisa says

    August 12, 2019 at 22:18

    I had a Corgi named ShortStack who has since crossed the rainbow bridge. I miss him everyday, he was a rescue and came with that name, we loved it! We have a female corgi who is 3 and her name is Maple. I am picking up a Male corgi puppy in 2 weeks, trying to find a clever name.

    Reply
  14. Dj says

    May 30, 2019 at 23:59

    I named corgi (cardigan) Buster 11 years ago because when I first met him that is what he reminded me of. He is big clown and a great dog.

    Reply
  15. Matthew says

    April 20, 2019 at 23:09

    I love corgis!

    Reply
    • Layla says

      February 3, 2020 at 00:24

      YOU ARE SO RIGHT! My number 1 small dog that I want is litterally a CORGI!!!

      Reply
  16. Tom says

    April 18, 2019 at 11:50

    We had Corgi Kelpie cross with a gorgeous godlen coat and a brusjy tail…we named him Basil aftet Basil Brush
    4 years after Basil passed our new pup is a Brindle Welsh Cardigan who we have decided too nsme Monty (Montgomery).

    Reply
  17. sheila says

    February 4, 2019 at 00:59

    Is Crusty a good name for male Corgi?

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 15, 2019 at 16:06

      Uhm not really..

      Reply
    • Layla says

      February 3, 2020 at 00:26

      To be honest I kinda like it! 😀

      Reply
  18. Dawn Cooper says

    November 28, 2018 at 00:23

    I have two Dogs named “Gatsby” and “Millie” they are Pembroke Welsh Corgis

    Reply

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