Finding cute dog names can be as complicated as inventing an original idea, or simple as taking a look in your pantry. Think Peanut, Popcorn, and Candy! Unique ideas can seem harder to come by, but all you need to do is get creative! Grab a sheet of paper or open up a blank doc, it’s time to get brainstorming. We’ll build some personal name collections around different themes.
Contents
Why not pick a general topic and start jotting down words that are associated with it? You can see from our suggestions that small, sweet, or cuddly themes can work well for maximum cuteness!
Unique Inspiration
Here are some theme suggestions to help you find your own special names for your cute dog:
- Candies
- Flowers
- Plants
- Bugs, beetles and butterflies
- Synonyms for small
- Little birds
Sweet Dog Names
- Jellybean
- Marbles
- Oreo
- Pickle
- Scoot
- Kazoo
- Nacho
- Song
- Romper
- Popcorn
- Squirt
- Noodle
- Ferrari
- Fink
- Clay
- Fluffy
- Ginger
- Dolly
- Fudge
- Squiggle
- Bubbles
- Booties
- Candy
- Doodle
- Flossy
- Pinkie
- Sweep
- Snuggles
- Smooch
- Oodles
- Cuddles
Most of those names will do for either male or female puppies. But let’s look specifically at some cute names to call a girl dog.
Cute Female Dog Names
You can always take a more traditional slant on finding cute names for female dogs! Classic feminine names can be super cute. Especially with floral themes, or a fragile nature. If your little girl is a delicate darling, why not choose something that shows that off even more. Here are some of our favorite cute girl dog names.
- Rosie
- Lily
- Daffodil
- Marigold
- Dahlia
- Iris
- Jasmine
- Camilia
- Violet
- Peony
- Poppy
- Azalea
- Hyacinth
- Petunia
- Bluebell
- Carnation
- Begonia
- Angel
- Allie
- Roxie
- Heidi
- Cleo
- Marley
- Lulu
- Bella
- Lucca
- Sandy
- Baby
- Mavis
- Maggie
- Dana
- Dawn
- Ginger
- Diamond
For more cute female names, try making lists of flowers, fabrics (think Lacey, Velvet, Chenille), herbs and trees.
Cute Male Dog Names
Let’s not forget about the boys! You might worry that your boy should have a rough and tough name, but cute boy dog names can work really well. After all, your little boy is just as adorable as any little girl puppy. It’s amazing how many male names are actually really sweet when you start to think about it! Super cute dog names for boys include:
- Buddy
- Buzz
- Mac
- Beau
- Fido
- Duke
- Murphy
- Boots
- Sam
- Chip
- Billy
- Bobby
- Oscar
- Otis
- Archie
- Caesar
- Banjo
- Buttons
- Max
- Alfie
- Charlie
- Otto
- Mack
- Sandy
- Dusty
- Arthur
- Rexy
- Chip
- Toto
- Socks
- Rusty
- Ollie
- Danny
- Taylor
- Cooper
Cool Names for Cute Dogs
Some of the coolest names for puppies are ones that already have special meaning. Which makes them really quite adorable, as well as cool. When naming your pup, you may want to think about your favorite sport, pastime or vacation spot. Something or somewhere that puts the ‘awwwww’ into awesome.
- India
- Summer
- Racket
- Meadow
- Soccer
- Laker
- Autumn
- Harley
- Domino
- Chase
- Ace
- River
- Racer
- Lightning
- Bolt
- Electron
- Spark
- Volt
- Electro
- Kilowatt
- Flash
- Blaze
- Buzz
- Boogie
- Turbo
- Flyer
- Zipper
- Swifty
- Pounce
- Frisk
- Speed
- Twitch
- Firecracker
- Bullet
- Diesel
- Cowboy
Unusual Cute Dog Names
Being cool is always fun, but what if you want something even more standout for your little cutie? We all want to be different. Which can be a challenge, given that it’s a rather universal desire! Fortunately, there is so much scope out there when it comes to names. You can literally be inspired by anything, or anyone you like. So if your dog is one of a kind, then why not go for a name that is just as special as he is. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Copernicus
- Figaro
- Phineas
- Watson
- Zoe
- Gargoyle
- Gideon
- Octavia
- Zander
- Xavier
- Echo
- Wren
- Rain
- Aspen
- Luna
- Finn
- Leif
- Pork
- Squirrel
- Giant
- Grizzly
- Donut
- Magneto
- Yoda
- Taco
- Astro
- Attitude
- Whiskey
- Tequila
Cute Japanese Dog Names
Another way to be different, is to look further afield for your inspiration. Japan is rich in culture, blessing the world with food, technology, fashion and so much more. How unique would you sound calling out one of these gorgeous names at the dog park!
- Yoshi – Lucky
- Hotaru – Firefly
- Keiko – Blessed child
- Kyo – Cooperative
- Haru – Spring
- Akira – Clear
- Hiro – Generous
- Daiki – Nobility
- Pikachu – Anime character
- Nao – Honesty
- Sake – A Japanese drink
- Totoro – Anime character
- Yori – Trust
- Yuki – Happiness or Snow
- Toshi – Wise
- Kiko – Chronicle child
- Aiko – Child of love
Get Inspired by Food
Food themes are a great way to find cute girl puppy names, and they can work for boys too! There’s something a little exotic and mysterious about a foreign name. You might also consider naming your new pup after your favorite food, to be a bit different! There is something seriously sweet about foody dog names. Either those based on candies, or those that are a little more off the wall. Do any of these culinary ideas hit your taste buds just right?
- Biscuit
- Nutella
- Brownie
- Gummy
- Cheddar
- Tutti Frutti
- Cocoa
- Tango
- Cookie
- Flapjack
- Vino
- Ginger
- Basil
- Guinness
- Cupcake
- Honey
- Cotton Candy
- Peaches
- Zest
- Snickers
- Peanut
- Waffle
- Pepper
- Crumpet
- Pickles
- Porkchop
- Olive
- Oreo
- Whiskey
Adorable Animal Names
Some of our favorite animals have adorable names. Here are a few that make cute boy puppy names and several that make great names for girl dogs too.
- Puffin
- Mouse
- Beetle
- Pigeon
- Budgie
- Robin
- Mink
- Minnow
- Gecko
- Sparrow
Small Dog Names
Cuteness is as cuteness does. And there is nothing quite as delightful as a petite puppy! If you have a small dog like a Maltese, Chihuahua, or a gorgeous Pom, you might like a name as teeny tiny as they are. Something short, sweet, and definitely cute.
- Pip
- Elf
- Kit
- Dinky
- Odie
- Flip
- Puck
- Squeak
- Bullet
- Dob
- Spot
- Lucy
- Lady
- Lucky
- Cody
- Bug
- Love
- Tink
- Bud
- Mini
- Titch
- Nano
- Kip
- Pink
- Bits
- Link
- Micro
- Flopsy
- Pop
Big Dog Names
Let’s not leave out our more substantial pupsters! Your puppy may be small now, but you will see an amazing amount of growth within just a year. Especially if you have chosen a large or giant breed. A St. Bernard, Bullmastiff, or Cane Corso may gain a whopping 70 pounds in just one year! But big certainly doesn’t mean brutish. And your full grown pup will be just as adorable as your dog is now. Some of our favorite cute names for big pets include:
- Cosmos
- Star
- Tank
- Luna
- Galaxy
- Zeus
- Bluto
- Bruiser
- Hulk
- Moose
- Moby
- Titan
- Terminator
- Bear
- Big Ben
- Hercules
- Mufasa
- Thor
- Hoss
- Godzilla
- Gigantor
- Jabba
- Hagrid
- Kong
- Sumo
- Nero
- Stag
Cute Names For Black Dogs
It can be fun to match your dog’s name to their coat color. When it comes to black dogs the world of nature is often your friend. Think minerals, tiny insects, and also some of the tiny things around your home.
- Button
- Beetle
- Coal
- Spider
- Scorpion
- Sting
- Onyx
- Boot
- Ebony
- Ash
Cute Names For White Dogs
For white dogs think winter, ice, and snow! Or white flowers, or names that mean white in other languages
- Pearl
- Snowflake
- Jasmine
- Snowdrop
- Frosty
- Polar
- Anemone
- Sorbet
- Surf
- Finn (Irish)
- Wynn (Welsh)
- Alba (Latin)
Ehsan Hayati says
I can’t believe there are only 200 adorable dog names on this list! My pup’s name changes every time I come up with something cuter. I’m convinced he’s a secret model for dog clothing brands.
Daneen Nelson says
I’m getting a female blue fawn Frenchie. Any suggestions for a name?
Alma says
My Yorkiepoo is named Wookie after Star Wars 🥰
Alma says
*Wookiee
Joe says
Are you baking a cake?
Heavenly says
my grandma’s dog was named Maggie but she had cancer and sadly passed a year ago.
Faith Baldridge says
Honey, Butter, sugar And yeah
Imogen hill says
Hi I think I am getting a cavapoo it is creamy coloured any name suggestions
I was thinking Apollo,Dixie something like that
Can anyone help ??
Faith Baldridge says
Honey, Butter, sugar
LINDA says
Getting a white with grey ears SHih Tzu. Not a pup but older and been through a lot. She is tiny and dainty. Need something sweet but strong?
Thanks and Stay safe!
alyssa says
Dash
skye
Murphy
Pam says
Any name suggestions for a 5lb little male black toy poodle?
Ruby says
My dogs name is Luna she is a chocolate lab pup she turned 9 months old yesterday and Luna is the second most popular dog name in the whole entire world bella is first Luna’s second most popular female dog name
sarah says
I’m getting a female german shepherd as a pair for my male German shepherd named Major. Name ideas I got are Luna, Poppy, Cleo, and Lulu. Any other suggestions or which u like best?
Mary says
Luna
I like the best.
Trish says
You have Major…how about Minor?
Or…Captain..or..Lieutenant as in…Major & Captain.
Coco says
I had a cute white puppy. His name was Olaf..he died in an accident yesterday..4 months old. I will miss him Soo Soo much
Phoebe says
We are getting a Golden Doodle female pup and we have no clue what to name her! Any suggestions!!!??
Lee says
Gouda
Matcha
Luca
Sam Glover says
We had a dog named kelty, because we got her on saint Patrick’s day!
Vivian says
My dogs names…Bobbee, Sammee, PeeWee, Vannee girl, Owee, Frodee, Allee, Tobbee, Laycee, Lillee, Mikee. More but can’t think of them
William says
We had a rather boisterous poodle we named ‘Bouncy Bum’. Quite hilarious when his name was called out in the vet’s waiting room.
Diana says
We have had 5 german shepherds and their names were Gayla, Chriselda,Kodiak, Susett and Colonel Klink. They were all children and grandchildren of a german mother and a Hungarian and father except for Colonel Klink. He is a solid black, long haired german shepherd.
Mary says
We have a dog named Tucker.
John cena says
Call it we are speed
Ansleigh hamby says
I have a full pot that is white with light grey spots. ANY SUGGESTIONS??????
Greta says
Spots! It is my favorite name for a dog with spots!!
Lily Engelhardt says
I’m getting a yellow lab and I don’t know what to name it, any suggestions?
Kirsten says
Had a beautiful sweet yellow lab female- he name was Ily. Stands for I love you. Best dog ever! Never heard of another dog named ily….
Amy says
boy or girl?
Jake or Heidi
kennedy says
you should name it goldie if its a girl idk for a boy
Linda says
NO TOO PLAIN , SORRY BUT I GO TO A BIT DIFFERENT.
BUTTER* APOLLO*
*MIDAS* NUGGET*
KARO* SCOTCH*
WAFFLE* KENYA*
AZUKI* APOLLO*
LIBERTY* KENNEDY*
MAYBE NOT TO YOUR TASTE AND AM TOO LATE ANYWAY sORRY!
Hellen says
We are getting a puppy and we don’t know what to name it. it’s gray and small and has pointy ears. any suggestions
Hillary says
Ash?
zoe says
whos ash?
izzy says
i have a chihuahua it’s a boy and he’s white with brown spots. i don’t know what to name him. help me please
Janice Tipton says
I have a Beagle named Fiona and we call her Fi!
H. V. says
We rescued a black standard poodle. The name she earned is “Gucci”. She came with the name “Angel” but after chewing up my daughter’s Gucci purse, she earned a new name.
We also have a creme standard named Dulce de Coco. Her hair looked like baked coconut!
Allie says
I have a poodle/Chihuahua and he is brown black and a little white any name suggestions
Dawn says
Ripley
Sam Glover says
We had a dog named Kelty, because we got her on saint Patrick’s day! She unfortunately passed away last March due to kidney failure.
kari branham says
I used to have a pit bull mix named “Damino”
Midge says
My multi-color standard poodle I named “giggles” cause she always made me laugh and her mother I named “Secret” because she looked like a solid silver but had a secret white patch under her chest making her a multi-color poodle!
Makayla says
We have a puppy and we dont know what to name it yet,looking at these I wanna name it Floodle 🙂
Person says
No
lily says
I have a dog named Lola
Hannah T says
That’s my dogs name too!
Lola says
That’s my name
Rona says
HAHAHAHAHA. I cried laughing. Omo. Thanks for your reply, I laughed so damn hard. My eyes are swollen right now because my pet, Ato just died earlier. A 2 months old, don’t know what’s his breed. Thank you for making me laugh even in a span of time.
Sally says
My very first chihuahua’s name was Monty Velcro and my new puppies name is Dingo Danger.
Joan Ehrhardt says
We have a longhair, dappled, Doxie named Dimples. Sweet, sweet, funny little girl ❣️
Rebecca says
We got our Golden Retriever when our Sons were 3, 5, and 7. We named him Lego. Now our oldest son is almost 19! Lego is alive and well.
Sofia says
Good for you!?
Michele says
My Jack Russell is named “Bean”. My husband calls him “Bob” because he bobs up and down to look in a car window. So now we agree on “Mr Bob Bean.”
Joeleen Hernandez says
I have a Chorkie named Podunk and a wolfdog named Leela. But I call Leela Licky-lickerton.
zoe says
my grandpas dog name is maggie she has a sickness right now and my grandpa is in the hospital right now.