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Best Golden Retriever Names – Awesome Ideas For Perfect Puppies

November 5, 2020 By Happy Puppy Team 324 Comments

Golden Retriever Names

The best Golden Retriever names celebrate their adorable temperament and striking good looks.

But they also fit in with your own unique style and personality. We’ve got hundreds of ideas that you’re going to love. So, let’s get started!

Best Golden Retriever Names

Great Golden Retriever names make a statement, honor something you care about, or are just plain fun.

Here are some firm favorites to get you going:

RustyScout
CookieSummer
TessMax
LunaChip
BaileySammy
WillowTrixie
RosieHarvey
TeddyBiscuit
DukeSunny
SnowyChloe
Cream Golden Retriever names

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These popular choices are a great starting point, but what if you want something a little more special.

Tailored towards your dog in particular, rather than Golden Retrievers in general?

Golden names for Golden Retrievers

Although Golden Retrievers are traditionally thought of as purely golden coated, they actually come in quite a range of shades.

Popular Golden Retriever Names

Why not celebrate your dog by naming them after their uniquely beautiful tone?

  • Rusty
  • Treasure
  • Wheat
  • Tawny
  • Gilt
  • Dusty
  • Auric
  • Lemon
  • Autumn
  • Sandy
  • Jewel
  • Ginger
  • Cash
  • Daisy
  • Chips
  • Straw
  • Nugget
  • Gem
  • Coral
  • Moon
  • Buck
  • Marigold
  • Honey
  • Desert
  • Carat
  • Mustard
  • Bling
  • Bullion
  • Flax
  • Amber
  • Red
  • Pan
  • Lemon
  • Butterscotch
  • Blondie
  • Precious
  • Bay
  • Lightning
  • Fortune
  • Moon
  • Pyrite

But Golden Retrievers aren’t only in the gold spectrum!

White Golden Retriever Names

From purest white to custard cream, we love our pale pups just as much!

White Golden Retriever Names

For the snowflakes among us, here are some wonderful white themed names:

  • Ivory
  • Ash
  • Lily
  • Blanche
  • Crystal
  • Pearl
  • Chalk
  • Milk
  • Chardonnay
  • Ghost
  • Crackers
  • Blanca/o
  • Fairy
  • Diamond
  • Glimmer
  • Platinum
  • Casper
  • Snowflake
  • Phantom
  • Smoky
  • Ice
  • Lily
  • Sky
  • Opal
  • Salty
  • Snowy
  • Frost
  • Shimmer
  • Glossy
  • Spirit

Another good way of naming your Golden Retriever, and honoring their status as fully-fledged family members, is with a human name.

Traditionally Female Golden Retriever Names

These classically feminine names would suit any golden girl beautifully.

Female Golden Retriever Names

From modern to historical, any woman’s name can make a good match for the right dog.

  • Sadie
  • Lola
  • Lucy
  • Ginny
  • Bella
  • Caz
  • Jennie
  • Tina
  • Julie
  • Lotta
  • Sasha
  • Tilly
  • Rose
  • Izzy
  • Linda
  • Faith
  • June
  • Hope
  • Sue
  • Isla
  • Gwen
  • Honor
  • Mary
  • Suzie
  • Emma
  • Mia
  • Katie
  • Anna
  • Summer
  • Harley
  • Annie
  • Maya
  • Sasha
  • Ester
  • Chloe
  • Zita
  • Ella
  • Faith
  • Etta
  • Maya
  • Mia
  • Lizzie
  • Sophie
  • Belle
  • Gypsy
  • Indie
  • Jade
  • Ariel
  • Willow
  • Jasmine
  • Althea
  • Anya
  • Buffy
  • Audrey
  • Druscilla
  • Sia
  • Stella
  • Ally
  • Lexie
  • Ruby
  • Cassie
  • Marilyn
  • Luna

None of these quite float your boat?

Find hundreds more female dog names in this amazing list.

Classic Male Golden Retriever Names

Bouncing baby boy Goldies do brilliantly with traditionally male human names too.

male golden retriever names

These names range from the staid and sensible, to the modern and fun.

  • George
  • Mason
  • Simon
  • Tanner
  • Harry
  • Ty
  • Andy
  • Arthur
  • Shaun
  • Magnus
  • Bill
  • Raph
  • Jay
  • Gabe
  • Ben
  •  
  • Dave
  • Ned
  • Jason
  • Bailey
  • Sammy
  • Evan
  • Eddie
  • Euan
  • Barney
  • Jack
  • Aiden
  • Noah
  • Sam
  • Toby
  • Charlie
  • Alan
  • Henri
  • Smith
  • Dexter
  • Teddy
  • Duke
  • Bear
  • Bob
  • King
  • Knight
  • Bruce
  • Doug
  • Quade
  • Stirling
  • Dollar
  • Dorian
  • Sun
  • Sunny
  • Glorie

For more great male dog ideas, check out even more ideas right here.

Any of these names would suit a Goldie well, but not everyone wants to use traditionally human names on their dogs.

And a lot of us want something that is more individual.

Unique Golden Retriever Names

Do you want to pick a name as unique as your dog? One that makes people do a double take?

Do you want to show off your knowledge by naming your dog after a character from literature or mythology?

Gold Dog Names

Or do you just want to highlight your dog’s individualism?

Here are some ideas for you to springboard off!

  • Spy
  • Twist
  • Sudoku
  • Spinner
  • Lilith
  • Trick
  • Gemini
  • Disco
  • Avocado
  • Spruce
  • Voltaire
  • Jolt
  • Boatswain
  • Banner
  • Byron
  • Crush
  • Basil
  • Jinx
  • Trillion
  • Swap
  • Asa
  • Wilt
  • Bosie
  • Shakespeare
  • Sherlock
  • Bjorn
  • Inchyra
  • Carter
  • Flax

For more names guaranteed to set your dog apart from the rest of the pack, visit our complete directory of unique dog names.

Or try to think of a topic you like, and just pull random words from it to see if any fit!

Because what could be cooler than a name that matches your personality as well as your dog?

Cool Golden Retriever Names

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And what could draw more admiring glances than an awesome name!

Something that oozes personality and individuality.

Could one of them be the perfect fit for your Golden?

  • Spark
  • Harley
  • Scout
  • Cliff
  • Dozer
  • Buddy
  • Ford
  • Summer
  • Capri
  • Rogue
  • Ace
  • Bandit
  • Chase
  • Jude
  • Jet
  • Jethro
  • Rush
  • Micah
  • Chance
  • Tarley
  • Target
  • Kingsley
  • Dagger
  • Artemis
  • Arrow
  • Ora
  • Mystic
  • Elder
  • Storm
  • Bananas

Cool is really subjective, so think of what makes you happy and feel proud. Or impressed!

And go from there.

You can also check out even more cool ideas to impress your friends here.

But what if you want something a bit more sentimental?

Cute Golden Retriever Names

Is your Goldie the cutest thing ever? I bet he is!

And given that will be the first thing anyone notices about him anyway, he might as well have a name to match!

  • Cookie
  • Trixie
  • Biscuits
  • Fluffy
  • Blossom
  • Sugar
  • Sweetie
  • Spring
  • Tinkerbell
  • Fairy
  • Sweetpea
  • Sugarsnap
  • Cupid
  • Romeo
  • Fifi
  • Marley
  • Tiggy
  • Gracie
  • Buttercup
  • Roxie
  • Golden
  • Brew
  • Gold
  • Marigold
  • Glimmer
  • Goldie
  • Goldilocks

If this list is on the right track, and you’d like some more similar ideas, we’ve got more cute dog names here too.

Funny names for Golden Retrievers

There is nothing like a good laugh to lift the spirits.

And giving your pet a humorous name can certainly bring a shine to the day.

It can also be fun to pick an ironic name.

One which doesn’t match your dog’s real personality or looks at all.

Just make sure the novelty won’t wear off!

We Love These Ideas

  • Tiny
  • Fidget
  • Wiggles
  • Kitty
  • Splash
  • Curly
  • Curtains
  • Woofer
  • Yap
  • Mr Barkington
  • Jaws
  • Juggernaut
  • Dread
  • Squiggle
  • Jiggles
  • Puff
  • Kooky
  • Dodger
  • Sparkle
  • Ruff
  • Rex
  • Paws
  • Boss
  • Skipper
  • Trump
  • Cheeks
  • Twizzle
  • Mate
  • Spill
  • Mess
  • Prancer
  • Captain
  • Jelly
  • Boots
  • Whizz

The one thing we’d caution with funny names is not to take the joke too far. Or to make it personal.

   

Choose a name you won’t flinch to hear called out across the dog park!

Like something seriously strong sounding.

Tough Golden Retriever Names

The Golden Retriever is famously soft and gentle.

These placid dogs are a popular choice for families with young children, and few people would ever call them tough.

But if strong sounding names are your jam, then your charismatic Golden will have no trouble pulling off one of these bold names.

  • Baron
  • Trent
  • Samson
  • Blaze
  • Jupiter
  • Champ
  • Thor
  • Cobra
  • Odin
  • Blade
  • Hercules
  • Rage
  • Zeus
  • Bruiser
  • Tank
  • Tower
  • Spektor
  • Spike
  • Arthur
  • Radar
  • Camo
  • Boudicca
  • Beretta
  • Arya
  • Colt
  • Kali
  • Purdy
  • Macha

For more tough sounding dog names, check out our long list here.

Best Golden Retriever names

The name you pick is as much about you as it is about your dog, so remember to go with your instincts.

Stick with something you are confident you won’t change your mind about in a few years time.

And remember, once your dog’s name is settled, whether you pick will be the right choice for you both.

Why not let us know your favorite Golden Retriever names in the comments section below?

 

Comments

  1. Sherri says

    January 6, 2021 at 18:36

    Hi. My sweet English Cream male is named Finn Rogan. Finn we found out later means white in Irish origins. and Rogan means Red in Gaelic. And…….This was all accidental. Just meant to be.

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  2. Wendy Jackson says

    January 2, 2020 at 23:25

    My Goldens name is Molly! But, she is just like the dog in that movie (Marley and Me)!!! She was just kicked out of obedience class!!! She is a crazy dog!! But I love her to death!! She’s my baby and only 13 months old!!!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      January 16, 2020 at 15:29

      My sweet girl is 11 weeks old today.
      Her name is Dharma. ❤️

      Reply
  3. Audrey says

    December 28, 2019 at 23:58

    Hi I am a 10 year old girl and have a white golden that will be 2 in February I named her phoebe she is the sweetest she is my first golden but my 6 dog. I am asking my parents for another one but all they say is no what should I do? Goldens are the best and I need to have another furry golden retriever friend

    Reply
    • Unknown says

      September 13, 2020 at 05:09

      maybe earn the money you need for your next pup then ask them if they say no tell them that you have the money for one if they still say no then bribe them.

      Reply
    • Miley says

      October 5, 2020 at 00:46

      You dont need two my mom wont even get me one be happy and grateful with what you have.

      Reply
      • Kyla says

        November 11, 2020 at 21:53

        Hey! Be nice. She really wants another. Let her dream.

        Reply
      • Kate says

        December 5, 2020 at 20:26

        No. She needs 2!

        Reply
  4. Jacob Ellis says

    December 6, 2019 at 21:02

    I LOVE GOLDENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Joyce says

      December 12, 2019 at 01:12

      I love Goldens, too!! My Golden’s name was HAPPY, and it fit him so well. He passed away 2 years ago, just shy of his 14th birthday. I still miss him so much, but he’s with me every day, tucked and snuggled in my heart.

      Reply
  5. Marge says

    November 3, 2019 at 05:25

    I lost my beautiful 6 year old Golden, Butters on Christmas 2018. She got sick on Tuesday. Took her to the vet and got meds Sunday morning she was gone. My heart is broken at her loss. I pick up a new English Creme female puppy in 3 weeks. Considering Bella or Beretta for her name. I have had a chow and a lab, both deceased at 14 and 16 respectively. Something about a Golden. They are very special family members. My heart breaks for all who have lost their Golden friends. They truly have golden hearts💛💛💛

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    • Kathryn Specht says

      March 4, 2020 at 01:39

      We just lost our golden at 8 yrs. Our golden prior to Charlie died at 11 yrs. The both had the same cancer and tumors that ruptured in their spleen. I’m very hesitant to get another golden. They were not from the same breeder.

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    • Krissy says

      April 7, 2020 at 16:47

      So sorry to hear. We lost our Butters 3 years ago. She was only 5 years old. Our hearts still ache. She was the best dog 💛. We just put a deposit down on another golden pup. We’ve been looking for a couple of years now but this is the first time we really felt like this was the “the one”. Can’t wait to watch her grow with our kids!

      Reply
      • AB says

        April 15, 2020 at 18:06

        We lost our Golden 7 years ago to cancer. She was 6. I was heartbroken. We have a Goldendoodle now, because I was hoping it would cut the chances in half. she is just as sweek.

        Reply
  6. Alexa Uffens says

    October 24, 2019 at 03:24

    im a ten year old girl and want a golden so bad but my parents wont let me what should i do

    Reply
    • Meg Austwick says

      October 24, 2019 at 08:25

      Hi Alexa, here’s an article on how to persuade your parents to get a dog that might help! Meg

      Reply
      • Jacob Ellis says

        December 6, 2019 at 20:56

        I know that goldens are nice they are fury they are amazing in every way, and I love them like that!

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        • Kiera says

          January 7, 2020 at 19:38

          We had a retired guide dog, a golden lab, his name was Bartley but he sadly lost his life due to cancer 2 years ago. Labs are truly amazing. Trying to persuade my parents to get a dog again.

          Reply
        • Ruby says

          April 30, 2020 at 02:19

          I love goldens in every way possible and that’s why I have one

          Reply
    • Brooklyn says

      November 29, 2019 at 20:48

      me to

      Reply
    • Doglover123 says

      January 4, 2020 at 00:28

      I am 12 and I thought I would never get a dog and my parents knew I wanted a puppy so bad. What I did was I acted responsible and I woke up early everyday and I walked a toy dog and took care of it like you are supposed to take care of a real dog, did chores for free, made a schedule for when I do get a dog, and lastly I wrote a persuasive essay about how it is beneficial to have a puppy. I asked family friends or relatives who had puppies persuade my parents that I deserved a dog. To add to all that I did a whole lot of research to prove my parents im ready. Two days ago we went to a English Cream Golden Retriever breeder and my parents said they will get me the dog I chose in two weeks since we are not prepared yet. I ordered everything we are waiting for the stuff to come and we are trying to find a vet. I hope this helped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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      • Katie says

        October 11, 2020 at 16:12

        I’m getting a puppy but my parents are still not convinced of getting me a puppy so I’m trying to do the same thing you did!

        Reply
    • Linda Howell says

      April 10, 2020 at 19:09

      hi Alexa, I know God is aware of the desires on your heart! the Bible says to ask HIM for the desires of your heart. He will either bless you with that desire OR change your desire. “Delight yourself in the Lord; and he will give you the desires of your heart” psalm 37:4. He has a perfect plan for you! so, if for some reason its not in His perfect plan, He will change your hearts desire.Ive had Goldens for over 30 years and Loved each one. They’ve brought so much joy into our lives! Hope it works out for you!

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    • Connor Bear says

      May 1, 2020 at 20:50

      My mom said no for a while to but keep saying I want a golden retriever and make it really that she would want one.

      Reply
    • Nonya says

      August 24, 2020 at 15:55

      Labs are better honestly even though I have a golden and A lab both are great and lovable but Labs are better

      Reply
      • Soccer Kid says

        December 21, 2020 at 16:02

        I love labs

        Reply
    • Deb says

      September 8, 2020 at 07:42

      Tell them Goldie’s are always a good idea. They teach you to be patient, responsible and to take time out for what’s important. Goldie’s bring a family together like nothing else can.

      Reply
    • sophia says

      September 8, 2020 at 17:58

      im the same way

      Reply
  7. Jan Tallent says

    September 30, 2019 at 05:27

    We lost our precious golden girl in July. She developed cancer almost over night. Her name was Miss Molly Molly. We miss her so much! She was beautiful, gentle, and smart.

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    • Jim Manduzio says

      November 27, 2019 at 15:33

      We lost our beautiful boy Jessie in April 2019. In March it was determined that his spleen was bleeding, so we arranged surgery to have it removed, but the ultrasound revealed numerous cancerous tumors on his stomach and liver. Obviously there was no need to go further with the surgery. We brought him home and were able to enjoy a few more weeks with him. He was only 8.5 years old. I miss him so much!

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      • Mike Duffy says

        January 17, 2020 at 21:18

        Jim, same story for us. Reilly will always be missed. Four daughters in a row at least Reilly listened to me. She kept us all tight.
        We pick up a golden puppy tomorrow, took me 3 years to recover.

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  8. Edwin says

    September 27, 2019 at 09:49

    I was all set to name my boy “Dudley,” (after Sir Dudley Marjoribanks, 1st Baron Tweedmouth, the founder of the breed).

    But after having him a few days, he just suited the name “Duncan.” Duncan was King of the Scots, and the Golden Retriever was a Scottish breed. He was an awesome dog.

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  9. Rose says

    July 22, 2019 at 10:02

    I lost my golden “Casey” June 19, 2018. Couple months later I lost my dad. I didn’t think I would ever want other golden. I lost two of my best friends that year. I cried everyday for both of them. I went out this month and bought a new golden.

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    • kathleen christian says

      July 29, 2019 at 02:16

      Hi Rose,
      I lost my Dad in 2013 and promised to take care of his girl, golden “Belle”….She had a stroke, suddenly and unexpectedly Friday and was non responsive 🙁 She was my best friend and faithful companion. Sweeter than sugar she was. Famous on the block….Bella on the block!
      I haven’t stopped crying, but my friend suggested I get another pup to help with my loneliness and because I need someone to take care of!

      I believe I’ve found her! And even with tears in my eyes and a broken heart from loosing my Belle, I believe this is the right decision and I’m looking forward to Friday.

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      • Johanna says

        August 13, 2019 at 03:35

        My golden 3 years old passed away suddenly yesterday morning. I’m broken. When I looked at him and he tried to stand up, I looked at my husband and said I think he’s had a stroke. But we didn’t know. We definitely didn’t think he would pass the next morning. I wasn’t sure if it was heart failure or….. it was just so out of the blue. He was perfectly fine and running around all day.

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    • Giselle says

      December 6, 2019 at 01:07

      me too I love those dogs but we a new dog but she is not my type and I am super sorry.

      Reply
  10. Leon Cooney says

    July 6, 2019 at 23:04

    My golden was a rescue from a family who kept him in the back of a garage in a cage, i also believe he was abused, when i first seen him.. they said he was about 3 years old? i knelt down & told him .. you’re coming home with me! they wanted $50 for him.. i gladly gave it up, they asked if i wanted his cage also.. i said yes, i’ll need it! when we got home, the first thing i did was spent 5 hrs teaching how to walk up stairs! then i set up his cage in my yard.. got my large bolt cutters.. & look at him & said you’ll never be in a cage again & took to tearing it apart! he would no longer have that life.. i even changed his name, they named him ‘philly’… i changed it to “Finnegan” he took to it like a fish to water.. he was a fantastic addition to my family, my kids loved him so much.. 4 years ago, i got very sick & went for surgery, i asked an older lady i help out to watch him for me for about a month until i was on my feet.. 2 weeks later i went to pay him a visit.. & i was told he was stolen out of her yard.. my heart broke.. i spent 2 years looking for him.. & still nothing, i don’t believe he was stolen.. i believe she sold him… Broke out hearts, i still to this day, everytime i see a golden who looks like him, call out his name & hope he comes running

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    • Judy Dronberger says

      September 7, 2019 at 18:28

      Ohhh my gosh! You’ve brought me to tears!

      Reply
    • Jaime Reed says

      November 15, 2019 at 04:28

      That is so sad!!! Breaks my heart!!!

      Reply
      • Destiny says

        December 19, 2019 at 02:47

        Who would do that!?

        Reply
    • Moe says

      January 25, 2020 at 00:26

      What a sad story. I am so sorry.

      Reply
    • Linda Howell says

      April 10, 2020 at 19:24

      That is a horrific story and I hurt for you. YOU did a wonderful thing for your precious Finnegan. I’m guessing he didn’t have a chip. Have you investigated this woman…? seems like someone who knows her would surface eventually. Im so sorry for you and your family. You did give your golden a warm and safe home. Just, maybe, Finnegan is living in a good home in spite of what happened. Thats my prayer. God said “vengeance is MINE!” “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit” psalm 34:18
      Praying for you!

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    • Sue Andrews says

      September 28, 2020 at 23:39

      Oh my God, how awful! I have two Goldens (3 in the past) and I would be heartbroken. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I had my childhood dog stolen (not a Golden) but my birthday present when I turned 12. I worshipped that dog. We searched for about 3 years and as luck would have it my dad saw him in a car a small store. We went thru a lot to get him back as the guy who had him wouldn’t give him back. The day we went to his house as soon as Major heard my voice he broke thru a screen door and flew into my arms…knocking me flat. He barked, he whined, he cried (I cried) and practically licked me to death! We eventually got him back. So, after my rambling can and do feel your pain. Don’t give up hope!

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  11. Stormy Washington says

    June 27, 2019 at 19:04

    I named my female Golden Retrievers these two very unique names.
    1 – Zahavah – meaning golden in Hebrew. The nickname for this name is Zava.
    2 – Meira – meaning light or illuminated one in Hebrew. Pronounced Meer-uh.

    I also like these very unique names.
    1 – Chaya – meaning full of life in Hebrew. Pronounced Kye-yuh – Female
    2 – Zahav – is actual Hebrew transliteration for gold. – Mostly Male
    3 – Liora – meaning my light in Hebrew – feminine form of Lior in Hebrew
    4 – Leora – meaning the light is mine in Hebrew – female

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  12. Sandy says

    June 21, 2019 at 05:18

    Missing my Baileys so much. Lost both of them this year to cancer. One we raised from a pup, the other was a rescue. Their nicknames were BaiBai and Red when we needed to distinguish. Or Tigger and Eeyore when describing their personalities.

    Looking forward to filling this deafening silence with a new pup. So thanks for all the great ideas. I’ll decide what suits my new boy once he’s here for a bit, but I’m currently really liking: Tico, Finn, Jas, or Rayne.

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    • Kali says

      August 18, 2019 at 18:04

      I lost both my dogs this year and one I raised as a puppy and the other was a rescue as well. They both died from cancer. It is so hard. So sorry for your loss.

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      • Chloe Sax says

        February 18, 2020 at 13:12

        I lost my dog because of cancer but I’m going to get a GOLDEN

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  13. julia says

    June 15, 2019 at 18:05

    our little doggys name is theo that means a gift from god

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  14. Kim says

    June 5, 2019 at 15:05

    Our male English golden retriever passed away at 9 suddenly last month his name was Crosby with tons of nicknames like Corkie and diggy. We just got our new female golden retriever yesterday and we are stumped by a name. We were set on Daisy Mae, but it doesn’t seem to fit her as she seems more silly. I’m loving reading everyone’s posts <3

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  15. Stik says

    June 1, 2019 at 21:05

    We have three Goldens….Our old girl Jasmine ( the old Silver Princess) turns 12 in a couple of weeks. We lost her sister Jessie 5 years ago.
    Then we got Willow ( slightly dark red) at Christmas 4 years ago to keep Jasbo company.
    To make sure the house would stay warm and loving, for Valentines this year I got my lady an English Cream we named Meadow.
    Luckily we live near a river and have land where they can run.
    25 Years ago, I had a 100 lb Black Lab named Abbott. Then came Dylan, another Black Lab
    Next was a Golden Lab named Blister.
    Love your dogs, they definitely will love you back….

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  16. Debbie Doggett says

    May 23, 2019 at 04:33

    Our Golden girls were Fleur de la Coeur “Daisy”, JLo, and Tiara. Intelligent, highly trainable, and full of empathy, these dogs were therapy dogs, and nanny dogs to young children. Sadly, 2 of them have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We who have Goldens know what a blessing they are.

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  17. Shrabani Panigrahi says

    May 16, 2019 at 11:05

    My dog’s name is Scamper ( means the little one). Isn’t it cute?

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    • Michael Jayroe says

      May 19, 2019 at 14:16

      I just brought home my third Golden Retriever. Haven’t chosen a name for her yet. Got my first one on 12/22/07 and named her Sandy, to keep a Red Husky company while i worked. Lost the Husky to complications from diabetes. Got a second Golden I named Ginger to keep Sandy company around Labor Day 2017. They bonded very quickly and always played together. On April 11th left for work and Sandy was in great shape. Got home and noticed her hips were stiff. Took her to the vet a day later when there was no improvement. Got some pills and there was no improvement by Monday. Took her to the vet that evening for blood work and an x-ray. Blood work was negative but the x-ray showed a massive tumor throughout her body. She died 7 days later on 4/22/2018. I still miss her like it was yesterday.
      Its amazing how much a dog can become a close member of a family.
      So sorry for all those posting before me on the loss of there pets.

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      • Olivia says

        May 21, 2019 at 20:37

        Aww Rip to your lovely dog I hope that everything gets better with any new/old/ middle aged dogs I know how hard it is to loose a dog because I lost 2 to sickness and hope the best for your pups. You’re very lucky to have one sweat and adorable golden retriever I have always wanted one

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        • Autumn says

          December 16, 2020 at 18:24

          I really want a dog and if I get a Golden I will name it Husky or Vanilla

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  18. Scott says

    April 28, 2019 at 17:01

    I’m going to name my new puppy shiner.

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    • Kevin says

      May 14, 2019 at 19:10

      We just lost our beloved Golden Murphy. She was 12 1/2. The cause was mega esophagus. All blood work was normal. The autopsy showed no sign of cancer and no organ trouble. I firmly believe it was the “spot on” flea treatment. It happened within a few days.
      Our previous Golden Casey was 11 years 7 months and it did appear to be cancer. She just stopped eating. We have another girl Marlee who is about to turn 2. She is a “field golden”. She is smaller, lighter and faster with a very strong prey instinct. I can see she really misses Murphy, like her big sister.
      I’m thinking of adopting another one, I do love these dogs.

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      • brenda says

        May 16, 2019 at 21:17

        So sorry for your loss 🙁 It is so hard losing a pet.
        I am getting my very first Golden Retriever in a couple months….the momma is due in 2 weeks! I’m so excited 😀

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        • Vidya says

          May 17, 2019 at 21:57

          Congratulations!! I’m also considering getting a golden retriever ❤️ Will be my first as well.

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          • kathleen says

            July 29, 2019 at 03:58

            Be warned – they will steal your heart! 😉

            My girl was named Bella, and her nick names were Bellarina, Belles, Girlfriend and Principessa!
            My new girl will depending on her temperment I’m considering either Millie Mae, Lady Lily Grace or Ruby Principessa!

    • Ruby says

      April 30, 2020 at 02:22

      my ones name is nala because she looks like nala from the lion king

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  19. Scott says

    April 28, 2019 at 16:59

    I ‘m going to name my new puppy shiner.

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  20. Scott says

    April 28, 2019 at 16:56

    We named our puppy Shiner.

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  21. Alexandra says

    April 23, 2019 at 14:09

    We have a 6 month old English cream golden his name is melo and we just got a darker honey colored female 3 days ago and we named her bella but she doesn’t know her name yet so were thinking of changing it..any suggestions on unique names would be very helpful

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    • Moe says

      January 25, 2020 at 00:35

      My girl was ‘Autumn’. The name fit her perfectly!

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  22. Carol says

    April 15, 2019 at 22:46

    We used the names “Casablanca Bogart” after Humphrey Bogart (Bogie for short) and “Austin Cooper” after Gary Cooper (Coop for short) now considering the names “Shadow” or “Scout” maybe “Jackson” (Jax for short) or “Tucker” for a English White male pup soon.

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  23. Ann says

    March 28, 2019 at 20:02

    I have an 8 year old male English golden retriever called Cracker. He is very handsome.

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  24. Jason says

    March 19, 2019 at 17:01

    Named our English Cream golden Eurwen. It is Welsh for Gold and Fair. Very fitting.

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  25. Haylee neumann says

    February 24, 2019 at 18:01

    I just got a Goldendoodle pup today and deciding on names Max, Hank, Charlie, Chester, and Cody. Personally my favorite is Cody and Max.

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  26. Gary says

    February 4, 2019 at 05:12

    We lost r Golden Dakota on Jan 21?We r so heartbroken ?He would have been 10 in April.This is r 4th Golden to have Cancer?None has lived older then 11.Its just so lonely without this loving dog my best friend.I miss him so much?

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    • Ashley says

      February 17, 2019 at 06:45

      We just had to put our golden, Bella, down yesterday. She too had cancer. She went from great to gone so fast. They are wonderful dogs. Thinking of you!

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      • camille pristash says

        February 22, 2019 at 18:50

        We lost our 12 yr. old Gorgeous Golden Girl in December….She went the same way…with in two days…
        Not to mention, we lost our first Gorgeous Golden Girl at the age of 7….same way…two days:(

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      • Belinda says

        March 3, 2019 at 19:48

        We just lost our golden, Trigger on Feb . 13 to cancer. He too got sick so fast. He is our third Golden. Im doing a lot of research this time on food, vaccines and neutering before we bring home another puppy in 3 weeks. I’m trying my best to fight the cancer trend in Goldens.

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        • Jill says

          March 4, 2019 at 18:41

          I’m so sorry for all of you. We had to put our golden girl Fergie down in early January and I’m still heartbroken. Thinking of all of you.

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        • Ginny says

          April 6, 2019 at 19:56

          What. Is this terrible disease of cancer doing to our beloved pets. I too lost my 11 year old Golden on Valentine’s Day of this year 2019. She passed in her sleep. Goldens come with several medical issues, cancer being one of them,so I am with you when you say I do not believe we can stand by and watch such a wonderful breed and there are many out there whose hearts are broken over the passing of their 4 legged friend something is terribly wrong, never since I was 5 years old and I had my first puppy,am now 84, I have never seen so many wonderful pets dying right and left of this terrible disease. IN my younger years some of my dogs never saw the inside of a Vets office and lived to 15 or more years. I have lost a friend, my heart is broken, along with so many others, I have known of 2 Golden and 1 Lab who have passed with cancer since fall. They deserve better, and we need to address the issue full throttle.

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          • Joy says

            May 26, 2019 at 11:52

            After 4 of my North American goldens died of cancer I did some research and found that the English goldens had less or no cancers because they have stricter breeding rules and monitoring.
            My Sophie is 10 years old and very healthy. My new puppy was born 2 days ago and he is also an English golden. You have to wait 1-2 years for a puppy because they don’t breed regularly.
            I am 76

          • kathleen says

            July 29, 2019 at 03:53

            English (cream) goldens have become very popular in North America. Here in Oregon there are many breeders and many owners.

            I prefer the North American Golden (not red) I wonder if vaccines have anything to do with it.

            Wishing you all love and sweet, sweet golden memories.

        • Im4him4ever says

          January 18, 2020 at 14:56

          I have been around Golden’s all my life and I’m nearly 70. It doesn’t hurt to try anything but cancer in the older years of Golden’s tend to be a Golden retrievers plot in life. Some make it into their really older years to acquire it so it can attack between 10 and 16 yet their life expectancy is 10-12. Hope you have your love for a long long time.

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      • iris says

        April 11, 2019 at 21:38

        I had a golden, Bailee, that I just had to put down as well. She was only 7. She was fine one day, and two months later she had 6 large mass tumors. I was, and am still heartbroken. I had never had to put a family member down before, but it crushed me. She walked in wagging her tail.

        However, I am looking at getting another at the end of June, thus is why I am looking for girl names. I feel that I am betraying her a bit, but she knew she was my world.

        Golden lovers never stop loving……

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        • Betty says

          July 7, 2019 at 11:07

          So very sorry for the loss of Bailee. We just put our 12 year old Sadie Mae down on July 2nd. She had spine issues that started in her back legs and got progressively worse and moved to her front legs. Hardest thing we have ever had to do. She was our second. Our first Sassifrass (Sassy) we lost from pneumonia. I felt the same way you do about the betrayal part. Our wonderful vet said to me -the best way to tell her that you lived the experience with her is to say it was so wonderful I want to do it again. That rang so true for us and then sweet Sadie came into our lives. We are heartbroken but will have another. Good luck with your new baby and share all of that love!!!

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      • Raffaella says

        April 27, 2019 at 03:38

        60% cancer rate in Golden Retrievers but I still own them mine oldest is 12 love Bianca

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      • Hayley Leblanc says

        December 16, 2020 at 18:26

        Cool!I love my dogs,no matter what!

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    • Beth Ratkowski says

      March 2, 2019 at 20:06

      Gary
      I learn after my loss of my second golden ..I make sure all my goldens have hips heart and eyes certified as well as paw print DNA..my last 2 are in great shape and are still going strong at 12 and 6 I only use AKC Breeders as well and MUST see parents!! I learned from the same situation.. You will find a great puppy

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    • Chrissy says

      March 6, 2019 at 02:48

      My heart goes out to you. We too just had to put our golden down. Such an amazing dog. We adored her. We were shocked and devastated. She had just turned 7 and seemed completely healthy. Cancer as well. Our last golden lived to 16. They are so easy to love and so hard to lose.

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    • marg says

      March 14, 2019 at 04:20

      Feel your pain, have recently lost our Golden girl last month to cancer. Sending warmest wishes

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    • jana says

      March 15, 2019 at 01:54

      I fell so bad I hope u will be okay.

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    • Helen Pearson says

      March 19, 2019 at 14:41

      Research has shown that over the last 20yrs or so alongside the rise in popularity of dry dog food is the rise in dog cancers, a firm in the useveral company’s now produce a raw food range where everything is done for you it comes in 500g tubs in numerous varieties and although it doesn’t guarantee no cancer it gives your dog the most healthy and natural food possible l live in the uk and use a firm called Bella and duke but I’m sure there are companies in the us that do the same. We are expecting our 4 th golden retriever to come home the beginning of May happy days

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      • Holly says

        May 25, 2019 at 02:57

        Hey I am getting a new golden girl at the end of this month and I had never had one before. If you have any cute names please let me know. I’m super excited!

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        • Jacob Ellis says

          December 6, 2019 at 21:04

          cookie!!!

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    • Lucy says

      March 25, 2019 at 00:54

      So sorry for your loss of your loving golden companion, Dakota. It will be a year this May that our Sundance Kid passed away. Still miss him so much.

      Pets are amazing. They give so much love.

      May Dakota greet you at the gates of Heaven.

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    • Jen says

      March 26, 2019 at 03:18

      Oh, my goodness. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my wonderful Golden, Chester, to Canine Lymphoma on January 25th. I am heartbroken.

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    • owen says

      April 21, 2019 at 14:42

      feed your dog raw food its better for them to live longer i have a golden that is 15 yr old best of luck

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      • Angela says

        April 5, 2020 at 19:04

        Do you make your raw food or have good suggestion for recipes?

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        • Meg Austwick says

          April 6, 2020 at 09:16

          Hi Angela, there are some good raw food suggestions in our article on Raw Food for Puppies. We also have one on the best Treats For Raw Fed Dogs. Hope that helps!

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    • Allisa says

      June 9, 2019 at 20:10

      We just lost our Golden Billy last month at the age of 9 1/2 years from cancer. He was our daughter’s service dog, she passed away in 2012 and we got to keep him so now we are very heartbroken since both have passed. We are going to go look at a Golden puppy tomorrow and trying to figure out names. I will never have any other dog. Golden’s are the best.

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  27. Rylee says

    February 3, 2019 at 15:59

    Thank u so much even tho I’m 11 this rly helped me I’m getting a golden retriever this summer and if it’s a boy I’m gonna name it buddy and if it’s a girl I’m gonna name it summer!again thank h so much!!!???♥️?

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  28. Rylee says

    February 3, 2019 at 15:55

    I’m getting a new Golden retriever pup and this rly helped me and even if I’m only 11 thank u I’m pretty sure I’m going to name it buddy if it’s a boy and summer if it’s a girl! Again thank u

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  29. Stormy Washington says

    February 1, 2019 at 16:08

    The name of my female Golden Retriever is Zahavah. It means golden in Hebrew.

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  30. Dennis C Lamb says

    January 30, 2019 at 04:52

    New male red golden retriever rescue, 3 years old. Looking for new name, considering Merlot, Cooper, Cody, Lucky. Any ideas for a new red buddy?

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    • JOYCE says

      January 31, 2019 at 19:22

      ALLI (MOHAMED ALLIE)
      GUS
      TANNER
      GUNNER
      SARGENT
      ROBIN
      BRANDY
      CEASER
      ROMEO
      CHIANTI

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    • Shari James says

      March 1, 2019 at 22:48

      Robin

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    • Jan Matthews says

      April 7, 2019 at 18:50

      We just bought our 1st registered Golden. Really sorry now to read this blog all about the cancers. Have always had Elkhounds & Collies. We did have 3 out of 5 Elks die of cancer. Have been reading a lot about the spaying & neutering which was once required on a purebred but not anymore. Anyway….our new Golden’s name is…HAVEN’S MYSTICAL FINNEGAN PARKER….. we think a nice Irish Mystical name for such a beautiful “redhead”.

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    • Kate says

      April 13, 2019 at 12:34

      Copper

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  31. Beth says

    January 14, 2019 at 17:14

    My white golden’s name is Mia. She is almost 15 and the vet says going strong…. We have a new white golden puppy coming from Mia’s same breeder in March but have to actually see her and hold her before we can pick a name. Her personality will help determine that. Goldens are the best.

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    • Katie says

      January 27, 2019 at 00:26

      Omg I think my fam is getting a boy pup from the same people

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      • Sheri L Kilday says

        January 29, 2019 at 23:08

        We just lost our cat 3 days ago. She was a companion. Believe it or not.. she thought she was a dog. We want to fill this sad home for she was the last of 4 animals.. with the happiness of having another child( pet ).we are hopeful of time to grieve and hopefully get a golden pup from a friend who’s white golden is pregnant now, due on Feb. 4th. I have a list of names. Male and female. Hoping to match their personality. God bless

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    • Jerrilyn says

      April 12, 2019 at 06:27

      What. Breeder? Lost my golden this year feb 27 Bentley , most likely cancer I knew something was wrong and in a week he was gone . My companion and buddy for 10.5 years my bed is empty where he slept I still actilally look down for him sometimes . I am looking for another puppy now , I can never replace him but I can’t live without a golden either . Jerr

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  32. John says

    January 5, 2019 at 17:15

    Does anybody like the name Dooley foe a red long haired retriever?

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    • Reagan says

      January 6, 2019 at 20:03

      Its not a bad name. Im hoping for a golden for my birthday and my options are, glimmer, June, Luna,summer, marbles, Gemini, and goofy???❤️

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      • Megan says

        May 5, 2019 at 23:32

        If you’r b-day is in June… name it June!

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        • Destiny says

          December 19, 2019 at 19:54

          Glimmer’s cute!!!

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  33. Linda says

    January 4, 2019 at 20:17

    We had a male named Buck and a female named Autumn. Both great Golden’s. Getting our new little boy tomorrow and trying to have a list of names to see which one fits.

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    • Moe says

      January 25, 2020 at 00:55

      I had a Golden named ‘Autumn’ then to ‘Autumn Marie’ for her Facebook page. I lost her 8-7-2017 at 13 yrs 1 mo. I miss her so much. She was my child. I can’t get another dog due to my poor health and poor finances!!

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  34. Sami says

    January 1, 2019 at 02:25

    My pups name is Simba

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    • JoyNPeAce says

      January 9, 2019 at 20:26

      Cubby and Ironic because it’s a cat/lion name. Like Barker the cat. ?

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    • B says

      February 21, 2019 at 19:51

      That’s what I’d chose and it’s not on any list!

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  35. Nandi says

    December 31, 2018 at 22:53

    We have had 3 Golden boys and were all named Kimba. Our last Kimba Boy Golden passed away on Sept 7 2018 from Lymphoma while on 2nd dose of chemo. He was 12 years 4 months and he was the best dog ever. We miss him terribly and are expecting our 4th male Golden in mid January. Chester is the leading name now.

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    • Marlie says

      January 6, 2019 at 03:41

      Why did they all have the same name

      P.S. Oh and sorry for ur loss I’m 11 and it would be the end of the world if my Silky Sebastion or mixed Lucy passed away we used to have a black cat named Ducky before we got Lucy a few years ago and he and Bastie (Sebastion) were absolute best friends they knew each other since they were a few years old and it’s been hard on bastie

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    • Jen says

      March 26, 2019 at 03:21

      My dog was named Chester. A wonderful, beautiful, big golden!
      He passed from Canine a Lymphoma on Jan 25. So incredibly sad – he was the best Golden ever!

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  36. Diana says

    December 28, 2018 at 18:49

    I have a 7month old golden retriever and her name is mia bella arredondo she is so nice

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  37. Holly says

    December 28, 2018 at 01:55

    Thinking about Libby for my new little girl. Modern Hebrew meaning ‘My heart’.

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  38. Karen says

    December 26, 2018 at 23:08

    I’ve had 4 Goldens named Fanny, Willoughby, Kimmie and Zooey. I’m getting a male Golden pup in 2 months and still undecided on cool names

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    • Reagan says

      January 7, 2019 at 22:42

      Im hoping for one in 5 months and a few days. I have options for sure. This is my first

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  39. Lai says

    December 16, 2018 at 20:47

    I have 3. Buster,pono,and opihi love themso much

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  40. Suzanne says

    December 12, 2018 at 13:25

    We had 2 Golden Retrievers!Best dogs ever! We named them Huck and Lucy!❤️

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    • Kylie Haman says

      January 4, 2019 at 05:49

      My dogs full names ( through thoughtful processes and help pf friend recommendations) Bailey Irish Cream and Jamison Irish Wiskey

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      • Ronnie says

        February 10, 2019 at 22:19

        And yet it’s a Scottish dog….

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  41. Greg says

    December 10, 2018 at 03:53

    Just lost mine my 9 year old of cancer last week. Most awesome dog I’ve ever had. I named her Abby, but she was quite a handful as a puppy so we always called her Trouble. Don’t think I’ll ever find another one like her.

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    • sandy stanley says

      December 31, 2018 at 02:10

      i lost mine at 10 jan 21 2018 and your right she is one of a kind ive put off getting another for that reason

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    • Kristina says

      May 14, 2019 at 21:17

      Lost our Duffy to lymphoma at age 9 on 4/23/19. Getting a boy golden in a few days. Never to be replaced but to help get over the grief I’m still feeling.

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    • MOE says

      January 25, 2020 at 01:04

      My Autumn was ‘Outta Control’ for the first few years. She finally settled down and was a fun dog to take wherever I went. She has been gone for 2 years now and I miss her like crazy.

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  42. Ann Gusher says

    December 8, 2018 at 22:09

    We had two Golden’s, Denver Nugget and Captain Tequila, who passed away at 11 years in August. We will be bringing home a new puppy Dec. 22. His name will be Irish Rebel. We’ll call him Rebel.

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  43. Wendy says

    December 2, 2018 at 12:19

    We just lost our cream coloured Goldie Ajax a week ago, at 13 1/2.
    His “wife” Ayla is still going strong tho – also at 13 1/2!
    We’ve decided to add to our family a new boy and girl – so are looking for strong names. I like Bella, can’t find anything that feels right yet for our boy.
    My first Goldie was Kimba.

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    • Linda says

      December 30, 2018 at 00:53

      Our next Male is going to be Cooper (Coop) or Jackson (Jax).

      Female will be Winnie or Emma

      Our (passed) goldens were Bailey, Blondie and Cassie. Now we have our first male Boh (actually Beau would be great with Bella!)

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    • Nandi says

      January 1, 2019 at 18:02

      We have had 3 Golden boys and were all named Kimba. Our last Kimba Boy Golden passed away on Sept 7 2018 from Lymphoma while on 2nd dose of chemo. He was 12 years 4 months and he was the best dog ever. We miss him terribly and are expecting our 4th male Golden in mid January. Chester is the leading name now.

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  44. Julie says

    November 25, 2018 at 21:30

    We’ve had 4 goldens over the years. All males. Their names were
    . Buckshot
    . Chauncey
    . Copper
    . Manny – for Manny Hernandez the hockey player

    At 10, Manny has cancer and has maybe a year left. We just bought a Male goldendoodle and are hoping Manny can train the puppy to be as wonderful as he has been. Puppy names we are considering are Winston or Bentley. But that could change by the time we get the puppy in a week!!

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    • EmmaBubble says

      November 26, 2018 at 18:34

      My friends just got a new girl. Dad brought it home as a surprise to his wife, 4 month (girl), 3 year old(boy), 7 year old(boy), almost-10 year old(boy), and 11 year old(boy) kids. I got pics and she’s….. THE CUTEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN! I LOVE retrievers!. She’s an English cream golden mix. (Their dog, Bear, who they had forever, died. It was really sad for them, but the their dad brought them this fluffy ball of love! Can’t wait to meet her this Friday!!!!!!!!!:):););)

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    • EmmaBubble says

      November 26, 2018 at 18:39

      I don’t have a Retriever, but I have a mini Labradoodle. So Cute! Love him so much! His name is Brewer, but we call him Brew, Brewzer, and buddy(of course). He looks so hilarious when he gets a bath, but he is the cutest, fluffiest thing after he’s dried!

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  45. Dennis Winters says

    November 25, 2018 at 08:40

    We have 2 Roxie and Max love them both.

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    • Reagan says

      January 7, 2019 at 22:47

      I have zero and hope to get one in almost half a year on my bday, but I need to convince my dad, I’m only 10

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  46. Shelby says

    November 24, 2018 at 04:18

    We are adopting a female puppy in 2 weeks. I am sorry to see all the losses posted here. You all had some terrific names! My previous dog was a Collie that I named Chantilly Lace, haven’t sent that one yet so I wanted to suggest it for someone’s Golden!

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    • Nola says

      April 3, 2019 at 20:43

      Did you call her Chantilly or Lace or something different?

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  47. Olivia says

    November 15, 2018 at 17:52

    What about Pippa?

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  48. Susan says

    November 14, 2018 at 20:34

    Lost my golden boy, MIKE, 2 years ago – we called him Mikey most of the time 😉
    We also have a golden, CASH and getting a new puppy soon so thanks for all the suggestions!

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    • Patti says

      December 25, 2018 at 17:47

      Our golden that we lost was named NUGGET ,
      we miss him ever sooooo

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  49. Dawn Cooper says

    November 7, 2018 at 08:33

    My Retrievers names are “Ariel” and “Shelby”

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  50. Dawn cooper says

    November 7, 2018 at 08:31

    I have two Retrievers red and white named “Ariel” and “Shelby”

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  51. Peggy says

    November 3, 2018 at 17:12

    Our 2 golden boys were Murphy and Sully (short for Sullivan). About to get a puppy and looking for new name. Thanks for all of the ideas!

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  52. Sarah says

    October 31, 2018 at 22:18

    Hi! I currently have a 3 year old light red/blonde golden and her name is Remi! We just put our deposit down for our newest member. His mom and dad are both cream colored and trying to think of a unique name. So far we *love* Riggs but are open to other names. We also like Goose, Nash and Vann. Golden’s are the BEST!

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  53. Tracy says

    October 31, 2018 at 04:57

    Our “golden girls” are named Sebia and Saber. Golden Retrievers are the best.

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  54. Pat says

    October 27, 2018 at 12:45

    Our beautiful girl was Chamois (pronounced shammy) She lived to 16 years. So sad to hear about all those who died so early.
    Just got another sweet girl and call her Brandy.

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    • Sheila A Gayle says

      November 14, 2018 at 01:38

      Wondering what you fed your golden since she lived to 16 years old.

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    • Pam says

      March 9, 2019 at 15:51

      I would like to know what you fed her as well. We just got a female on Christmas beautiful and sweet as ever and she is almost 5 months old, very smart. I have her on pro plan for large dogs puppy formula right now, I am curious what you fed your dog.

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      • Kelly Polasek says

        April 2, 2019 at 06:13

        I just lost my golden Sandy and she would have been 18 in May!! My vet could not believe she lived so long. My other Golden’s all made it until 13 or so. I fed Sandy Iam’s All her life and made sure she did not get over weight. She had to have wonderful genetics to make it that long. I was blessed with every year past 13 and was so thankful to have her that long. She had all her teeth and could still see… she could not hear well and of course had a hard time with her hips but that happened in the past year or so.

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  55. Bernadette says

    October 18, 2018 at 18:43

    I too am on this site because like all of you have experienced the irreplaceable LOVE of a golden. I have had 4 goldens. Destiny ( died of nasal cancer) , Serenity (passed at 18 months of bladder cancer) so named another Serenity and my soulmate CONA. He passed 2 years ago of lymphoma. My heart is so broken i can’t stand it!
    I always told him he better come back to me…..I am waiting for a sign that he is ready and I am sure i will get another…. to only have my heart broken again one day…. this time i am getting an English Golden see if i have better luck with the cancer issue. I think if i ever get another i will name him BEAR.

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    • Paul says

      October 27, 2018 at 19:17

      I also have lost 3 goldens to cancer, 3 weeks ago last.just this week have a new cream colored comes home to me in 10days.because of cancer im trying this beautiful color.

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    • Julie says

      October 28, 2018 at 13:07

      MY heart breaks for you I’m sure he will give you a sign soon sounds like you’ve got a lot of love to give

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      • Paul says

        November 6, 2018 at 03:30

        Julie, thanks for your-nice comment.my cream golden is just a beautiful boy.picked him up today,so beautiful.IM SURE HE WILL FILL MY LOST.AS YOU KNOW IT TAKES TIME TO HEAL.

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    • maree says

      December 1, 2018 at 04:27

      hi i have two goldens . male darcy female eleanor some new names are bogart , baily , esky , butters , honey, charlotte have a great time with your goldens!

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    • Tresa says

      December 7, 2018 at 07:11

      I’m so sorry for your loss. I too, had a goldendoodle and he passed away with nasal cancer at the age of 7. My heart is shattered into a million pieces. Jack passed away October 31, 2018. I’ll be ready for another goldendoodle by January though! I just love them.

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      • John says

        December 13, 2018 at 23:24

        We had two golden doodles. Only got 7 years out of each. Great dogs but genetically prone to die early. Switched back to Golden Retriever.

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    • shelley says

      December 10, 2018 at 15:35

      to grieve deeply means you loved deeply.
      Hugs & love to you.
      we lost our beloved Molly in May
      opening up to loving Teddy, our rusty golden boy this weel.

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      • Jenny says

        March 22, 2019 at 14:50

        I lost my golden retriever her name was Maggie she was having strokes and we new it was time she died in July ( we may be apart but forever in my )

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        • Maggie’s Mom says

          December 14, 2019 at 15:42

          I’m so sorry to for your loss. We have always had girlie, shitzu and beagles. Each member of our families what we thought was our favorite breeds until we got a golden retriever that someone couldn’t take care of and we all have changed our hearts. Our shitzu that is left of all the dogs and she is 13. We have recently received a Golden Retriever and we named heR Maggie, she was named after my Aunt that was murdered at work 16yrs ago and her loving personality is a mirror image of my Aunt when we seen her our minds went blank and Maggie was the only name that kept coming to us. She will never know just how special she and her name is to us. We have had her for 3 short weeks but our hearts have been filled with so much love with our beautiful girl such a loving breed, so beautiful they are so gentle and is amazing with our 2yr old grandson. I told my husband as big as she is she is not in the way and is always making sure she is not in your way. She fills a space in our hearts we didn’t even know was empty. We were truly blessed with our Maggie girl. Looking forward to many years with our Maggie girl. We sometimes call her Mags for short.

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    • Mary says

      December 14, 2018 at 19:14

      My sister is heartbroken too. Her golden has facial cancer. He is only 6 yrs old. Oncologist vet said “no hope”.
      Sorry to hear about your goldens. She cannot stop crying.

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  56. Taide González says

    October 7, 2018 at 08:51

    My goldie was called Bingo. It is a very popular name for golden retriever here in Mexico.

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    • Diane says

      October 15, 2018 at 16:28

      Good name

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  57. Len schaeffer says

    October 3, 2018 at 20:47

    Put mine down several years ago,14 years very bad hips.
    My daughter loved Gone with the Wind..named him Rhett Butler..
    Getting a new one tomorrow..Think he will be Cooper..probly Coop for short..

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  58. Colette Pasini says

    October 2, 2018 at 00:11

    We got our fourth golden a few months ago. He is our first English Cream Golden and we named him Harley. All the dogs in my life ended with the ‘y’ sound so we kept to that tradition. Our other Golden’s were named Stanley, Ryelee and Brody. I have also had a German shepherd named Grizzly and one named Teddy.

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    • Merron Curtis says

      December 5, 2018 at 20:37

      I also recently got an English Cream and named him Harley. Love the name 😉

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      • Jacob Ellis says

        December 6, 2019 at 20:44

        name one pancakes and name one butter!!!!!!!!!!!

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  59. Cathryn says

    September 27, 2018 at 20:14

    We lost our golden last week
    He was 14 Broke our hearts
    We will look for another in a month as it’s too raw right now
    His name was Chester

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  60. Jessica says

    September 27, 2018 at 03:59

    We just got our first Golden puppy and named him Goose. It is fitting.

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  61. Maureen says

    September 9, 2018 at 15:31

    I have had 5 Goldens. Female named Kelsey and 2 males named Tucker and Bennett which we lost all to cancer. I currently have 2 brothers named Wyatt and Gordon who are 7. My daughter had a golden male named Bruin. She now has 2 males named Beckett and Wally. We are looking to add another golden to our family so searching for name ideas.

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    • Lynda says

      September 20, 2018 at 12:36

      How about Cuervo, as in Cuervo Gold.

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    • Jan Simper says

      September 23, 2018 at 05:21

      I lost my Golden 5 weeks and 4 days ago. She took part of my heart with her that I will never get back. Her name was so special ‘Lucy’.

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      • Jan says

        March 29, 2019 at 04:21

        I’m so sad for you..we lost our girl in January and I still cry at the thought of her. We are getting a Goldendoodle puppy in April..her mom looks just like our Maggie.

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    • Eileen T Lyons German says

      October 5, 2018 at 14:00

      My Female Golden is Sunny. Thought that was a good name.

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    • Jeanette says

      December 13, 2018 at 03:47

      How do they get cancer?

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      • Callie says

        April 19, 2019 at 03:41

        I’m guessing the same way ppl do😰😂

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    • Kathleen says

      April 9, 2020 at 09:37

      .we have 3 goldens. Two have passed. Their names were Tucker and Wyatt. Our current golden name is Arlo

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  62. Mary says

    September 8, 2018 at 01:51

    We have had two beautiful goldens and are trying to think of a good name for our new male puppy. Our two male goldens were named Beckham and Gunnar. They were gorgeous and sweet. Beckham was very blonde and our boys named him after David Beckham, the soccer star. Gunnar was named after his dad.

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  63. Allie says

    August 23, 2018 at 00:48

    Our 15 year old male was called Ford. Please add the name to your list. (Named after the business my husband was in)

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    • Elaine says

      August 24, 2018 at 18:32

      Called my “little dog” …. “AUSTIN”.

      “Aussie” when we’re playing.

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  64. Dawn Fitzpatrick says

    August 19, 2018 at 03:24

    I recently lost my 9 yr old golden retriever to cancer, thought I was seeing my Vet for something for a cough but turned out much more devastating! Her name was Zonka, which I wanted to share and she was amazing! Named after Larry Zonka who played for Miami Dolphins many yrs ago!!!! ❤️

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  65. Gail says

    August 16, 2018 at 14:56

    I have had three female goldens, Taffy, Tess and Chloe. We are getting a new golden puppy in several weeks and I’ve picked out the name Dixie. Haven’t seen this name mentioned yet.

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    • Michael Timberman says

      November 9, 2018 at 03:12

      My lab is Dixie. Coolest dog name (and dog!) ever.

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  66. anieha bhandary says

    August 16, 2018 at 08:43

    we call ours breezo….

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  67. Cathy says

    August 6, 2018 at 19:10

    We had 2 golden retrievers. Otto, and Levi which we loved sooo much! Right now we just got our third, and we are having a hard time deciding on a name.

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  68. John Sidwell says

    August 5, 2018 at 15:01

    Lost my best friend Zak last week,he had a mega oesophagus and enlarged heart and he just felt he had had enough,he was 10 3 days before he left me.Broke my heart in his 10 years he was with me every day of his life

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    • Betty says

      August 11, 2018 at 02:05

      I am so sorry we are going through that lost ours in july 16 years hold on to your beautiful memories when times get rough

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  69. Barbara says

    July 28, 2018 at 05:28

    I have had many Goldens over the years.

    Males-Zeke, Kalu, Kanga, Elai, Tupelo, Finn, Oliver, Hobie, Vann
    Females-Shannon, Belle, Anja, Sally, Annie, Rickey, Rosie

    I am hoping to get another one soon. Other names I like are: Arlo, Bart, Bode, Coby, Cole, Kai, Chad, Cala, Ryne, Luke, Lane, Cael, Kaia, Fern, Cora, Davy, Noni, Zane

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    • Katie says

      October 14, 2018 at 15:11

      thanks for the names because i’m getting a white and male golden in december

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    • Julie says

      October 21, 2018 at 21:21

      Wow how many dogs at once have you owned dont they live 10 years or so
      I’m getting my first GR tossing up with names Bentley, Ollie, Marley, Koda.

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  70. Tracy says

    July 28, 2018 at 02:29

    I lost my two goldens Cyrus and Sophie in the past year and a half. I now have a new pup and his name is Cash

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  71. Peggy says

    July 19, 2018 at 18:23

    Got my first golden 5 weeks ago. My GSD thinks it’s his puppy and boy are they inseparable. Especially when I pet one. The other one will work his way in between us. ?❤️ Together they are fire and ice. The baby’s name is Karmel. It fits him well. Rich, warm, dark golden cream and oh, so, sweet.

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  72. p says

    July 18, 2018 at 00:09

    Oliver and Gilligan are the best golden retrievers that ever lived

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  73. Elizabeth says

    July 17, 2018 at 00:11

    My first golden boy that passed in 2014 was named Cooper, my second that I have now is Barley. Goldens are THE BEST EVER.

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    • Donna Houghton says

      August 28, 2018 at 03:31

      I just lost my Cooper of 11 years 9 months. My heart is broken but I can’t seem to keep myself off these sites. There will never be another dog like Cooper. But that is okay. He will always have my heart.

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      • Lynda I says

        September 8, 2018 at 23:33

        I’m so sorry Donna. We just lost our 10 year old Golden to cancer. We are heartbroken. Prayers to you

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        • susan says

          October 16, 2018 at 03:37

          Wondering why so many Golden’s die of cancer?? I lost my 10 year old Lucky to cancer 2 weeks ago. It came on very fast. I’m heartbroken, but the house felt empty so I just picked out a new Golden puppy that I haven’t named yet. I hope this puppy lasts longer, but it seems that cancer is in the genes?? Is that the case? Right now I’m thinking of “Toby” for the new puppy, but I haven’t completely decided yet.

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  74. Nelis says

    July 13, 2018 at 00:14

    We just lost our almost 13 year old, he was apricot in color named Riesling, Riese for short.

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  75. Virgie says

    July 9, 2018 at 08:46

    The mother of our Golden Retriever was named Crystal and our pup was named Copper. Thinking about getting a new pup and naming it Crysco, after them.

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  76. Jean says

    July 7, 2018 at 23:06

    My retrievers were called Angus, Rupert, Karis, Millie and Izzie

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    • Nadia says

      July 24, 2018 at 15:49

      You have 5 beautiful Golden’s!!
      Lucky you ?????

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  77. Lisa says

    July 6, 2018 at 05:33

    I’ve had three Golden’s so far. The third just passed away on Fathers Day. The first two were girls, Sienna and Lilly. My last was a boy, Bentley. Unfortunately lost all three to cancer but I apparently love a broken heart because I went a brought home my 4th (boy) today. I’ve had better luck finding a cute name scrolling through these comments than all of the pages I’ve visited, so thanks everybody!!

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    • Jack says

      January 24, 2019 at 22:24

      We are on our 4th we lost one in Nov of cancer getting puppy Fri we have a 3year old tucker can’t top that name thinking Elliot because he looks like Pete’s Dragon what do we all think of that name is it a crazy name golden are the best dogs ever

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  78. Jk says

    July 4, 2018 at 22:02

    I’m set to get my cream golden boy in a week or so. I’m thinking Marcel for a name after my favorite Tour de France cyclist Marcel Kittel who is know for his beautiful golden hair! Marc would be his nickname.

    Growing up I had a golden named King Midas. He was truly the king of our hearts.

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  79. Allyson says

    July 3, 2018 at 05:35

    We lost our golden Simba, last year to bone cancer. He was diagnosed after he broke his femur bone swimming. We were devastated. We just got another one yesterday and named him Zazu. Also from the Lion King. We wanted to honor Simba with that name. Man I miss him. ??

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    • Ellen says

      July 5, 2018 at 04:51

      My Holly was diagnosed with lymphoma July 3. I’m so destroyed but enjoying our time with her. Best of with your new baby and sorry for your loss of Simba.

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      • Beth says

        August 14, 2018 at 03:49

        As I write I think of our 10 yr Golden — Honey Bear— that was a soul mate. Like you and all of us Golden lovers, they have our hearts. 5 months of two pills a day after a liver blood report and failing kidneys—chased balls to the end. July 5 2018. Now a new one to call ours soon. No name yet but your sharing ❤️

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    • Patrick McAndrew says

      July 11, 2018 at 11:51

      We named our first Golden Imani and our second Rafiki. Both from the Swahili.

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    • Ann says

      September 27, 2018 at 22:16

      Our 6 yr old also Simba not a bit ..biased but hes like the most ❤️ Dog ever now they want to get me a brother puppy for my birthday, I’m saying no but already looking at names . Are two too much ?? Have a son with special needs so is this too much . Simba a charm just takes care of us all . Firmly the family fav

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    • Veronika says

      October 24, 2018 at 08:15

      I also had a dog with name Simba… He is lost ?

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  80. Allison Robin says

    June 29, 2018 at 12:27

    Our golden was named Maple for her beautiful rusty colour. We lost her unexpectedly in April. It was truly heartbreaking.
    We are now in line to get an English cream pup in September. For a girl we are considering Tillie, Sadie, Sage or Hannah.
    For a boy I really love Spencer (Spence)

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  81. Forest says

    June 21, 2018 at 22:52

    Had three Goldens in my life – so far. A mother and daughter named Meg and Katie. Meg lived until 17 years and her daughter passed within 6 months of her at age 15. Our last was a boy named Baxter – a name I have not seen anywhere here. We also called him Baxy and he was stricken with anal gland cancer and passed at 9 years. So, so sad.

    Waiting on a new female puppy now and finding it very hard to choose a name.

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    • Valerie says

      July 1, 2018 at 15:03

      Forest, I’m sorry about Baxy. We lost our sweet Cozy to the same cancer 2 months ago on her 10th birthday. It was devastating. Our female English will be born in approximately 3 weeks. 🙂 Cozy was the best name ever and I’ve never met another one. Trying to come up with something equally unique and descriptive, but easy. Best of luck with your new pup!

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    • deb says

      August 1, 2018 at 01:25

      Replying to Forest but this is really for every golden owner,
      I am curious how anyone chooses a name for a pup before meeting the pup. I really wish I could do that:) Every golden I’ve had, and I have had six wonderful dogs, has named itself with the exception of Osh Kosh By Gosh Puppy, whom my 2 year old named many years ago:) But, since his father’s name was Yoplait, Osh Kosh felt right as both names were brands. My first pup came to me named because he was previously owned by a dear friend who joined the merchant marines. He had called him Gus. He was NOT a Gus, but what he was was a mystery to me. I waited. He was very blond. I tried Flax. He wouldn’t even turn his head to that name. I mean not even bat an eye or flick an ear even though I tried for two weeks. He was a great gardening partner and one day as he was digging and pulling up roots for me, he stopped, sat down, looked straight at me for a long minute and then said, “I’m Boz.” And he was. He was such a Boz:) Next came Osh Kosh. Zephyr was just 8 weeks old and came after we lost Boz at 10. Taking the pup to the car, my daughter, five at the time, was holding him. The breeder asked her if she had a good name picked out yet. My daughter looked up into the pecan trees where a pretty strong breeze was blowing about in the tops and contemplated. She looked at him and he nuzzled her neck. Then she said, “His name is Zephyr.” I and the breeder almost fell over. I had no idea she knew the word. What a wonderful name and he lived up to it. None of our goldens could have out run him. He truly ran like the wind. Higgins and Eliza were siblings and named themselves almost as soon as I got them home, and Rosie crawled up in my lap as I was playing with a litter I had NO intention of choosing from. Had two at home, didn’t need another–was only there to see these babies as I had their uncle. She came from across the yard, crawled up in my lap, curled up, yawned, then looked directly in my eyes and said, “My name is Rosie.” I said, “She just told me her name was Rosie.” My friend and breeder said, “Looks like you have a new puppy.” She was so right. Rosie lived to be just shy of 16 years old and was my best, best buddy. So I’m just wondering whether I can try to choose first or not:)

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  82. LiAnn says

    June 12, 2018 at 02:38

    We lost out golden 6 years ago. Her name was Shelby. I have missed her every day as I had her Delta Certified so I could take her into hospitals for pet therapy. Well today I finally pay tribute to her and got a new pup. I haven’t picked a name yet.

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  83. Madeline J McCarthy says

    June 1, 2018 at 19:59

    Our goldens were Meeghan, Seamus, Kaitie and we lost our beautiful Liam 8 months ago. We are going to pick out our baby golden next week when she is 4 weeks old. Then bring her home at 8 weeks. We are very excited to see her. We have had 2 females and two males, so we have decided on a female this time. Her name will either be Annie or Hanna.

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    • Vicky says

      June 11, 2018 at 19:18

      My previous Goldens were Connor, Dylan, Moria, Jake, with an Bailey. I have just brought Toby and Cody Home. I like to think that the enduring spirits of my previous Goldens helped me locate these two brothers.

      best of luck

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      • Elaine says

        September 21, 2018 at 19:11

        We lost our Cody in June. So heartbroken! Our new little girl was born on September 15. Am having a tough time coming up with potential names for her. My hubby doesn’t want anything with a hard C or a K sound that might sound like Cody.

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  84. Bob says

    May 31, 2018 at 02:44

    I feel so badly for anyone that has lost their dog. My dog Sammy (English Cream) and I are growing old together. He’s 8 i’m 60.

    I promised myself i wouldn’t anthropomorphize him. But now I talk to him all the time. Nothing better than sitting on the porch talking with Sammy watching the sun rise while i drink my coffee.Other than my Wife i’ve never been closer to anyone.

    I love Goldens

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    • Shonna McGuire says

      July 11, 2018 at 19:24

      Bob, Goldens are such wonderful dogs. They are the only breed my husband will have. Unfortunately we lost our second girl to cancer on June 12, 2018. We are currently seeking another one. We are 72 and 64….. we need another fur baby to get us through our “golden years” (no pun intended)

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      • Nancie Waage says

        October 13, 2018 at 16:11

        Shonna – we lost our 4th Dark Golden, Kimber, last Spring 2017. We have gone far away for last 10 winters where we could not bring a dog, but starting winter 2020 we will be staying closer SO in Spring we are getting a new dark golden puppy !!! So excited. Been searching breeders for her already and making lists of possible names !!
        We are 66 & 70, but just can’t live without a Golden Girl in our life !

        Our other Goldens were Copper Rose, Dusty Rose, Dakota Prairie Rose.

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  85. Sharon Griffin says

    May 27, 2018 at 12:51

    We lose our beautiful golden lab after 14 n half years last year. Heartbroken her name was Paris. Today we have decided to get another lab/retriever girl and trying to settle on a name. We have come up with Sydney

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  86. macey says

    May 24, 2018 at 16:58

    my pup is named Forrest

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  87. Zenophia Debelbot says

    May 23, 2018 at 16:36

    I lost my golden retriever yesterday her name is Nala, can you add that name to your list. We really miss her.

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  88. Gypsy says

    May 15, 2018 at 01:16

    I had a beautiful Golden which I named Sasha. I had her from the age of 12 and she passed away when I was 26. It was awful the day she passed away, as she was such a huge part of my life growing up, she was like a sister to me. Thinking of everyone else who has lost their beloved furry companions.
    It has been 7 years since I have had another dog and I am now ready and have picked out a beautiful baby golden boy – he’s only 11 days old atm so will be a little while until I bring him home. I am considering names such as – Bodhi, Mars, Noah, and Marlow. Still undecided atm though. 🙂

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  89. Joanne says

    May 14, 2018 at 23:02

    We lost over beautiful golden lab named skye last week.
    She was nearly 14
    I know I will get another lab as I can’t live without a dog and this last week has been hell ?
    House is so empty and quite
    I like looking at all the names so I will be organised when the time is right to get a new puppy.
    I’m also fostering a dog at the end of June and her name is Mila

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  90. Michele Quillen says

    May 14, 2018 at 03:25

    We recently lost our Finnigan…unexpectedly to a brain tumor. Can’t believe he’s not with me anymore. He was such a sweet boy. I love his name, but I can’t use his name when we eventually get another.
    My previously golden names were Chauncey, Chloe, and of course my late Finnigan. I see some cool names here…I’m sorry for all losses:(

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  91. Allison says

    May 9, 2018 at 17:37

    We’ve had Russell, Brodie and now Forrest. We’re looking to add – female – definitely Jenny, male maybe Tito, Ollie, Jesse or Gus – have to see when we get them.

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  92. Polly says

    May 8, 2018 at 14:07

    My first golden was Pocket and now we have Belle. We are about to get Belle a friend…haven’t chosen a name yet. I love all the suggestions!

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    • Aaron says

      May 11, 2018 at 13:21

      Make the other puppy’s name Beast! You know, like Beauty And the Beast!
      🙂

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      • Valerie says

        July 1, 2018 at 15:05

        Cute! The Beastie Boy!

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  93. Charlotte says

    May 6, 2018 at 13:51

    I think Penelope or Penny is a great name for Golden Retrievers I know a lot of Golden Retrievers and most females are named Penny but this is just a suggestion.

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  94. Peter Tidby says

    April 30, 2018 at 21:36

    Hi I lost my beautiful golden retriever boy some years ago called jasper aged 9 to a tumour he was my best friend ,now some years later and married.my daughter has persuaded me to get another Goldie which we will love with all our hearts .

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  95. Bonnie says

    April 28, 2018 at 15:45

    I plan on getting brother and sister Golden Retrievers, Milo(boy) and Bella(girl). I know Bella is on the list, but I really think Milo is an amazing name for a dog especially Golden Retrievers as it portrays a very kind-hearted animal. I think you should add in to the list!

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  96. Jen Gue says

    April 28, 2018 at 07:27

    We lost our baby 3 weeks ago… he had bone cancer… which just surfaced about 2 months ago… I thought he may have had something stuck in his nails… he still played, climbed on bed and all… it was then after high dose meds that I said to the vet… somethings not right… she did an xray and the whole bone piece was basically gone… I knew he was in pain and I couldnt do that to him… I miss him so so so much… he was my baby… he would’ve been 13 this year…

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  97. Jim says

    April 26, 2018 at 18:02

    Our big beautiful boy was named Ripley. It fit him so well. We lost him without warning 3 days ago at the age of 7 when an unknown tumor burst near his heart.

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    • M. Roberts says

      June 13, 2018 at 04:54

      very sad, My mothers dog, Ashley died of the same thing, a tumor in the heart ruptured while climbing up a couple steps to do what she did best, play with my daughter. It was in an instant and over so fast and yet the grief has gone on years.. Ashley was an irish setter, beautiful dog with a personality to match.
      What is in the foods & preservatives that causes such things to happen. Only the most natural foods now.
      Sorry to hear about your family member….

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    • Catherine T says

      September 24, 2018 at 01:38

      We lost our golden, Noah, four weeks ago this past Thursday – three days shy of his 11th birthday. He, too, had the same type of splenic tumor (Hemangiosarcoma). He was absolutely fine, then collapsed in our kitchen. Our family is devastated without him.

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    • Natalie says

      October 12, 2018 at 21:36

      I have been searching the net for a name that’s different, Ripley….. that is a fantastic name. Thank you.

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  98. Ava says

    April 15, 2018 at 23:39

    I just lost my dog to a tumor at 12 years and his name was Griswold we are getting,a new dog but with five of us it is so hard to choose.

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  99. Tracy J says

    April 15, 2018 at 19:39

    Our sweet golden boy was Gus.
    Please add to the list
    Lots of fun with nicknames Gussy
    Gustav Gusman
    Lost him to cancer at only 9. Sucks

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  100. Darlene says

    April 6, 2018 at 18:18

    We have just lost our dog Bear a bordie collie lab due to cancer 14yrs. We are about to get a golden 2 names Butterscotch (Scotch) for a male and Caramel (Cara) for a female. Can you add those names

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    • Darlene says

      April 6, 2018 at 18:30

      I thought of another Whiskie and Brooklyn (Brook)

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  101. Christina says

    March 24, 2018 at 05:57

    My red golden boy is remi.His mom and dad were ginger and rye. My new pup is molly

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    • Ella says

      April 6, 2018 at 09:35

      I had four goldenseal their names were saphire (Saffy ) jadey Tara and Elsa maybe add those to your list?

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  102. RODOLFO BALBI says

    March 20, 2018 at 15:03

    Iloose a golden 3YEARS AGO.hIS nameMOLDER.iCAN FORGET HIM.

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  103. Kat says

    March 20, 2018 at 14:10

    My Goldie is Stella

    My old girl who passed was Jessie

    My sons Goldie is called Spencer

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  104. Igor says

    March 12, 2018 at 21:23

    My Golden Retriever’s name was Chivas. It was the most beautiful golden in the wold. Died of cancer only 5yo.

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    • Julia says

      March 15, 2018 at 03:16

      I’m so sorry for your loss of your beautiful golden.

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    • Darren says

      April 7, 2018 at 10:41

      Igor
      So sorry for your loss, Chivas was just getting to their prime. I had to put my 10 yr old to sleep Dec.23/17 due to cancer, came on very fast. I am still not over him, so tears come often just thinking about stuff we had done and the things he had done to get into our hearts. When you are ready look for another Golden, go with your instinct, private breeder or registered, just check out pups. Neither registered breeder nor private can predict fully what lies ahead, especially cancer

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    • James says

      April 9, 2018 at 03:13

      I am so sorry for your loss. Goldens are amazing.

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  105. Tom says

    March 9, 2018 at 19:39

    We have had 3 female Golden’s Velcro, Summit and Shadow.

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  106. colleen conley says

    March 7, 2018 at 14:41

    in the last two years we have lost our two golden retrievers TRUMAN(of the house) almosr 16 and sitting bull (DOZER) at 15 at this point we are adopting two more boys and have no clue as what to name them we love so many

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    • Cathy Passaretti says

      March 12, 2018 at 22:48

      My sister has 2 boys…Chase and Cooper

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    • Deanne says

      March 26, 2018 at 00:45

      I’ve had two boys a dark golden named Tanner and med golden name Jake. I now have a girl dark golden we named her Remington call her Remi.

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    • Linda says

      May 6, 2018 at 20:08

      What was your secret of keeping them healthy that long? What did you feed them? What did they chew on when they were young? We lost ours to cancer at 10. We’re getting another puppy in a month or so. Need good advice!!

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    • Barb says

      July 20, 2018 at 03:41

      I lost my golden Marley at 7 to lymphoma. Picking up a new guy next week . Cannot think of a name I really like . PS cancer sucks

      Reply
  107. Stacey says

    March 3, 2018 at 20:30

    Our Golden was Taffy. What a sweetheart. Loved her my whole childhood

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      July 1, 2018 at 16:30

      Our Golden will be born July 25th and we just settled on Taffy. 🙂 Meaning: Beloved; Friend

      Reply
  108. Bob says

    February 28, 2018 at 02:53

    When your dad you just talk to a Golden and they listen

    Reply
    • Cam says

      March 4, 2018 at 00:03

      Our golden was named Cullen. In Gaelic it means handsome lad. We got Cullen on St Layricks day and yes, he was a Handsome Lad but then ALL Goldie’s are handsome/beUtiful

      Reply
  109. Julia says

    February 27, 2018 at 04:57

    We have a blonde golden, 6 yrs old, named her Gracie. Now we have a new pup, red rascal, and we named him George. They love each other already! Great article, golden people are the best!

    Reply
  110. April says

    February 24, 2018 at 01:10

    A friend had a light colored Golden and named him Biscuit.

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  111. Jessica says

    February 12, 2018 at 03:47

    Our girls were Embers and Elly.

    Reply
  112. Lonnie mcintodh says

    February 4, 2018 at 03:28

    I’ve had 4 goldens, RC, Woofer, Magnolia ( Maggie) , Josephine ( Josie)

    Reply
  113. Anais cooper says

    February 2, 2018 at 23:31

    My family just got a red lab and his name is Leo and the blonde lab is ne-yo. Could you add those to your list?

    Reply
  114. Becky says

    January 31, 2018 at 21:55

    We have a female golden and named her Mavis!

    Reply
  115. Alex says

    January 30, 2018 at 03:11

    Im planning to get a puppy!!! His name will most likely be Haru- Japanese for spring because that’s when we’re getting him, or Casey- just because I like that name.

    Reply
  116. CJ says

    January 29, 2018 at 23:23

    My dogs name is Luna and she is such a sweet heart and at times here name is Loony Tunes!

    Reply
    • Paula Urh says

      June 11, 2018 at 21:53

      We have a Luna too. She is four months old. We also call her Loony Tunes, as well as, Luna Tuna, Lunatic, Luna Petunia, Luna Bell and Luna Bella. She has so much personality that one name just doesn’t fit. 🙂

      Reply
  117. nholmen says

    January 27, 2018 at 15:10

    We named our retriever Ryley….combined her Mom and Dads name.
    Ryder + Allie = Ryley. She has since passed away. Thank you for the suggestions.

    Reply
  118. Anita says

    January 25, 2018 at 15:26

    I’ve had three Golden’s and I didn’t see any of their names on your list!
    Jamocha
    Hazel
    Mildred (Millie)

    I like old fashioned names.
    I’m getting a new puppy soon, her name is going to be Olive (Ollie).

    Reply
  119. Ashley says

    January 24, 2018 at 13:48

    I had 2 males, Sport and Son (add to list?)……about to adopt a female and it is a surprise for my kids…..it will be interesting to see what they choose!!

    Reply
  120. Jasmine says

    January 21, 2018 at 05:54

    i have a french bulldog called Bonnie. she is 7 months old. my favourite name on this website is probably the name snowflake for a white golden retriever. can u add Bonnie to the list of golden retriever names?

    Reply
  121. Paula Urh says

    January 19, 2018 at 19:52

    We are getting two English Cream Golden Retriever puppies, a boy and a girl, from two different litters. My husband wants to name the boy Cody and I think we will probably use that name. Trying to come up with a name for the female. Possible choices are Pippa, Lexi, Luna and Penny. I already have two rescue dogs named Mickey because he has the markings of Mickey Mouse (Border Collie and Pointer mix) and Bindi (Australian Shepherd and German Shepherd mix). Thank you for posting this article.

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  122. anastasia says

    January 13, 2018 at 06:43

    Thanks for all you realy help me by????

    Reply
  123. anastasia says

    January 13, 2018 at 06:41

    I named my dog pepi.
    please ad this name into your list????

    Reply
  124. Michelle says

    January 13, 2018 at 00:51

    My Goldens have been
    SLIDER
    BUNKER
    ROOKIE
    INDY
    AND OUR NEW PUPPY IS
    ZAMBONI

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    • Lini Reading says

      May 5, 2018 at 04:38

      love those names – I have a beautiful Zamboni and Olympia (Oly), Elsa and Izya. We have a beautiful litter of English Creams right now….so precious!

      Reply
  125. Vijay says

    January 11, 2018 at 01:50

    I had Pomoranian named Minty, GSD named pepper and a lab named Ginger and now added to my list is coopy the golden

    Reply
  126. Vijay says

    January 11, 2018 at 01:46

    Hi I have bought a new Golden Retriever and named it coopy ( Alias Cooper)

    Reply
  127. Crystal Homeniuk says

    January 9, 2018 at 01:26

    Growing up I had two male Golden’s. Keon and Barney. I currently have a husky named Knox. We are her to g a new golden puppy this weekend. Undecided between Meadow, Rayne, or Kayla.

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    • Cally says

      February 2, 2018 at 23:23

      Meadow is a cute name

      Reply
      • Marcia Harms says

        October 5, 2018 at 16:03

        I love Rayne. We are getting a golden tomorrow and it is a male. I like that name for boy or girl but are thinking of Ryker. We lost our female Emma at 10 years and miss her so much. She was such a sweet soul.

        Reply
  128. Ellie says

    January 8, 2018 at 09:07

    I love your names!! My family just lost a dog called ally and it was very sad. But could you please and the names Ally and Lexie (who’s my other dog) to the list?

    Reply
    • Lucy says

      January 8, 2018 at 14:53

      Hi Ellie, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I have added Ally and Lexie to the list. Best wishes, Lucy

      Reply
      • Ellie says

        January 8, 2018 at 22:16

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    • anastasia says

      January 13, 2018 at 06:38

      my golden retriver name is pepi.????

      Reply
    • Bob says

      February 28, 2018 at 02:58

      Sorry for your loss ?

      Reply
  129. SS says

    January 6, 2018 at 00:41

    I’ve had all Golden’s and they were named Sadie, Lucy and my current 10 yo is Maya. I am getting a puppy in a few weeks to join Maya; very undecided in a name.

    Reply
    • Ann Marie says

      April 20, 2020 at 07:10

      Maya is a great name ! Lost my black lab Maya at age 13 also to cancer Sweetest girl there ever was. Going to be getting a golden/English cream next month. Also a female. Having a hard time choosing a name. Thinking Sammie , Maggie , Charlie , murphie. Accepting any suggestions. My heartfelt sympathies to all here who have lost their babies.

      Reply
  130. Alexis says

    January 5, 2018 at 14:54

    I named my dog Ella

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  131. vaishnavi says

    January 2, 2018 at 18:14

    I named my dog olaf ! ????????

    Reply
  132. Cindi says

    January 1, 2018 at 22:03

    We lost are beloved Mimzy in March 16,2017.
    We brought home our new golden girl December 16th. Her name is Paisley.

    Reply
    • China says

      February 2, 2018 at 23:26

      So sorry for your loss, although that name is adorable!

      Reply
    • Dawn cooper says

      November 7, 2018 at 08:35

      I’m so sorry. You’ll remember her in your heart!

      Reply
  133. Brenda says

    December 31, 2017 at 23:58

    We adopted a 10 month old Golden, light tan color. His given name is Ollie but we do not like that. Husband wants to call him Raleigh, like N.C. I would like to spell it different but having trouble making up my mind. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Tamara Ennis says

      January 4, 2018 at 13:53

      Rawlee

      Reply
    • Claire says

      February 23, 2018 at 14:41

      Raley or Raleah

      Reply
  134. Elena says

    December 31, 2017 at 20:03

    We just got a red golden named Penny and she is as sweet as anything. Can you add that to the list? Penny.

    Reply
    • vaishnavi says

      January 2, 2018 at 18:12

      sure ????

      Reply
    • Melanie says

      February 26, 2018 at 15:44

      We lost our red golden named Lincoln in December. Looking for a puppy now.

      Reply
  135. vaishnavi says

    December 30, 2017 at 14:42

    and yes we have choosed few names .
    1.ginger
    2.cookie
    3.large
    4.sparkle
    5.mishell

    Reply
  136. vaishnavi says

    December 30, 2017 at 14:38

    thanks for all the help! it had being great time after reading this article ! ????????????

    Reply
  137. Annemarie says

    December 29, 2017 at 01:51

    Our Charlie made the boy dog list! We love Charlie to the moon and back, he is spoiled rotten and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

    Reply
  138. Elaina Oliveira says

    December 20, 2017 at 04:28

    two goods names are Wallace and Mordecai (Mordy for short)

    Reply
    • Annemarie says

      December 29, 2017 at 01:53

      That’s cute!

      Reply
      • Claire Kolthoff says

        May 11, 2020 at 15:16

        I’m getting a new golden retriever puppy on my birthday it’s yellowish do you have any names that would be good?

        Reply
  139. Maddie says

    December 15, 2017 at 04:52

    My dog’s name is Brodie and he is the cutest sweetest little pupper ever! Can u add that name to the list please??

    Reply
    • Annemarie says

      December 29, 2017 at 01:53

      Yes I like Brodie!!!

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        December 31, 2018 at 05:55

        I have a Brodie and he is without a doubt the love of my life

        Reply
    • Sandi says

      April 8, 2020 at 22:32

      My late Golden’s name was Brodee-short for Brother Dog. Lost him two years ago at the age of ten. 🙁 Looking to get another Golden soon. They are they BEST dogs ever!!

      Reply
  140. Gary says

    December 8, 2017 at 05:00

    My goldie was called Kodiak, we just lost him, he was 11and half . Looking for another

    Reply
    • Maddie says

      December 15, 2017 at 04:53

      Oh I’m very sorry for u

      Reply
    • Annemarie says

      December 29, 2017 at 01:54

      Omg I’m so sorry for your loss……

      Reply
    • John says

      February 28, 2018 at 03:01

      Sorry for your loss we lost a dog named Max yesterday

      Reply
  141. Hemanth says

    December 5, 2017 at 20:06

    My dogs name is Benny..
    And please add this new name into ur list !!

    Reply
    • Annemarie says

      December 29, 2017 at 01:55

      Benny is very cute!

      Reply
    • Tiffany says

      March 13, 2018 at 04:34

      I’m thinking about Benson and calling him Benny for short.

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        February 16, 2019 at 01:35

        Me to

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