Hundreds Of Labrador Names – Which One Suits Your Dog Best?

If you are scouring on the internet and naming books looking for the perfect Labrador names for your new Labrador pup, we are glad you are here.

In these inspired lists of Labrador names, you will find ideas for

• girl Labrador names
• boy Labrador names
• coat color Labrador retriever names
• unique Labrador names
• cute Labrador names
• and more!

Picking Labrador names for your new puppy

A word to the wise – the best Labrador names will often come in a flash of inspiration, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself to pick a name right away.

Rather, just notice which Labrador retriever names male, or Labrador retriever female names stand out to you and jot those down on a shorter list of good Labrador names.

Later, try calling your pup with each name and see which one of the Labrador names on your list seems like the best fit.

Female Labrador names

These sweet yet strong Labrador dog names female take their inspiration from the Lab’s wonderful character and would be great as Labrador puppy names female, or adult lady Lab dog names.

1. Katie
2. CeCe
3. Maria
4. Gia
5. Charice
6. Norah
7. Aria
8. Summer
9. Averie
10. Ruth
11. Lea
12. Naomi
13. Farah
14. Artemis
15. Natasha
16. Anna
17. Eugenia
18. Irina
19. Kira
20. Clara
21. Kiana
22. Bree
23. Cadee
24. Cass (short for Cassidy)
25. Fiona

Craving more female dog name ideas? Head on over to this list.

Labrador names male

These Labrador dog names male and Labrador puppy names male are great reminders of why the Lab has been the most popular pet dog for 26 years and counting now.

1. Hal
2. Don
3. Rafi
4. Axel
5. Henri
6. Gabe
7. Zenon
8. Algernon
9. Nino
10. Luc
11. Damir
12. Alexei
13. Roman
14. Harrison
15. Lachlan
16. Kevin
17. Connor
18. Shane
19. Griffin
20. Murphy
21. Rory
22. Tag
23. Flynn
24. Alvy
25. Brady

Find even more naming inspiration with this list of great Labrador puppy names boy pups can really make their own.

Cool Labrador names

Reaching into different cultures and languages can yield neat ideas such as these cool English and Indian dog names for female Labradors and male Labradors.

English names:

1. Amee (beloved)
2. Bella (beautiful)
3. Candace (queen mother)
4. Diane (heavenly)
5. Evangenline (good news)
6. Maximus (greatest)
7. Kwan (strong)
8. Benedict (blessed)
9. Constant (steadfast)
10. Hugo (smart)

Indian names:

1. Sai (divine)
2. Baba (teacher)
3. Arjun (honor)
4. Kabir (great)
5. Raj (king)
6. Anika (grace)
7. Chanda (moon)
8. Jaya (victory)
9. Keya (flower)
10. Mirai (miracle)

Still hunting for the perfect cool dog names? This list has even more awesomely cool name ideas.

Cute Labrador names

These cute Labrador names aim to capture that all-too-brief puppy cuteness while still making room for the big adult dog that has yet to appear.

1. Amelie
2. Mason
3. Liam
4. Adley
5. Lora
6. Jack
7. Bagel
8. Lox
9. Teddy
10. Gumdrop
11. Lucky
12. Pookie
13. BeeBee
14. Lil Lady
15. Winkles
16. Tori
17. Ama
18. Hutch
19. Logan
20. Hurdler
21. Chickie
22. Tiko
23. Saffy (short for Saffron)
24. Chuckit
25. Beau

Find even more cute dog names on this list.

Unique Labrador names

Learning more about Labrador breed development is a great way to brainstorm unique Labrador dog names with meanings.

These names are all inspired by the Labrador’s early breed development and history and the people and pups who contributed to that history.

1. John
2. Hubert
3. Duke
4. Nell
5. Scott
6. Norfolk
7. Buccleah
8. Avon
9. Ben
10. C.J.
11. Lassie
12. Lorna
13. Banchory
14. Bolo
15. Night Light
16. Riptide
17. Star
18. Cola
19. Simba
20. Hibbert
21. Fudge
22. Ming
23. Arden
24. Defender
25. Khan
26. Tango
27. Kim
28. Sultan

Also, be sure to take a look at this list of even more unique dog names.

Famous Labrador names

When you share your life with a Labrador dog, there is no doubt who the celebrity is in your household.

And this is true even for “real” celebrities whose Labs are front and center in their lives as well.

Here is naming inspiration from some famous Labrador owners and their pups.

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1. Flossie (Drew Barrymore)
2. Jackson (Dick Cheney)
3. Dave (Dick Cheney)
4. Buddy (Bill Clinton)
5. Seamus (Bill Clinton)
6. Bubba (Minnie Driver)
7. Marley (Edie Falco)
8. Rex (Sarah Maclachlan)
9. Luca (MaryKate Olsen)
10. Holden (Gwyneth Paltrow)
11. Roger (Steve Martin)
12. Esmerelda (Anne Hathaway)
13. Rosello (Hulk Hogan)
14. Harvey (Prince Charles)
15. Martha (Jennifer Garner)
16. Spinee (Sandra Bullock)
17. Oliver (Tommy Hilfiger)
18. Waylan (Miranda Lambert)
19. Koni (Vladimir Putin)
20. Storm (Ben Fogle)
21. Inca (Ben Fogle)
22. Gustav (Arnold Schwarzenegger)
23. Endal (Royal Navy Officer Allen Parton)
24. Spike (canine star of “Old Yeller”)
25. Saddie (Lance Corporal Karen Yardley)

Chocolate Labrador names

Chocolate is one of the three primary Labrador coat colors (the other two are yellow and black) according to the official breed standard.

These chocolate Labrador names strive to capture how lovely a chocolate brown Labrador can be in all shade varieties.

1. Brindle
2. Mohave
3. Sherwood
4. Hickory
5. Bamboo
6. Espresso
7. Alder
8. Matrix
9. Jasper (a gemstone)
10. Corkie
11. Willow
12. Mocha
13. Ruff
14. Russet
15. Waffles
16. Browntown
17. Cosmos
18. Cello
19. Lotus
20. Heather
21. Hoppy
22. Khaki
23. Brandy
24. Mustang
25. Balsa

Golden Labrador names

But the golden coat color some Labradors show off is a color on the spectrum of the yellow Lab, as is the fox red Labrador (learn more about Labrador coat color genetics here).

More recently we’ve also begun to see more Goldadors: a hybrid dog breed. Puppies have one Labrador parent and one Golden Retriever parent.

These golden Labrador names can help you express your love for the beauty of your golden Lab’s unique coat.

1. Buttermilk
2. Sunflower
3. Banana
4. Hazel
5. Mango
6. Honey
7. Maize
8. Amber
9. Papaya
10. Geode
11. Beryl
12. Peach
13. Pumpkin
14. Monarch
15. Lion
16. King
17. Prince
18. Glint
19. Cheddar
20. Sparkle
21. Shine
22. Royal
23. Sequin
24. Platinum

Fox red Labrador names

The fox red Labrador is truly one of the most unique and beautiful of all the Labrador coat colors.

What is most interesting is that the fox red coat color isn’t actually considered “red,” per se, but rather is actually one variation out of the many shades contained within the yellow coat color spectrum.

Choose one of these fox red Labrador names, or let this list inspire you to find your own perfect name for your fox red Lab.

1. Flame
2. Cardinal
3. Cherry
4. Scarlet
5. Zinny (short for Zinnia)
6. Poppy
7. Coral
8. Ruby
9. Ginger
10. Tabby
11. Scorpion
12. Howler
13. Rose
14. Chrissy (short for Chrysanthemum)
15. Azalea
16. Pepper
17. Berry
18. Redbud
19. Stellar
20. Mars
21. Venus
22. Sedona
23. Arizona
24. Bryce (after Bryce Canyon National park red rock formations)
25. Garnet

White Labrador names

These white Labrador female names and Labrador names male white can help you capture your white Lab’s rarer and stunningly beautiful coat color.

1. Lightning
2. Blizzard
3. Pearl
4. White Star
5. Glacier
6. Ghost
7. Aspen
8. Sugarplum
9. Ametrine (a lavender-white stone)
10. Marble
11. Opal
12. Flake
13. Ocean
14. Iris
15. Peony
16. Coco(nut)
17. Whisper
18. Spirit
19. Eskimo
20. Lily
21. (White) Knight
22. Camellia
23. Tulip
24. Snowdrop
25. Magnolia

Black Labrador names

Did you know that black was initially the most favored coat color for Labrador dogs?

Today, of course, everyone has their opinion on this lively topic and there are more coat colors than ever before to choose from.

If you are seeking the perfect black Labrador names female and Labrador names male black dogs, one of these might be the lucky winner.

 

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1. Pitch
2. Atomic
3. Steam
4. Smoke
5. Ember
6. Fossil
7. Char
8. Taz (short for Tasmanite, a black mineral)
9. Glow
10. Miner
11. Onyx
12. Gunny
13. Astral
14. Gamma
15. Fireball
16. Spinel (a black stone)
17. Radio
18. Aurora
19. Eclipse
20. Flare
21. Lunar
22. Nova
23. Drusy (a black crystal stone)
24. Pirate
25. Hema (short for Hematite)

What Labrador name did you choose?

We hope you have found inspiration to choose your Lab’s new name from reading through these themed lists of Labrador names.

Tell us which name you bestow on your new pup in the comments box!

Resources

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Welle, D., “Coat Color Inheritance,” Blue Knight Labs, 1998.

Young, J., “Best Labrador colour: does coat make a difference?” The Field, 2016.

Massey, J., “White English Labrador Puppies,” Snowy Pines White Labs Kennel, 2018.

Kampo, Jr., F., et al, “Labrador Breed Standard,” The Labrador Club, 2018.

Dollevoet, K., “Labrador Origins and Timeline,” Lorken Farms Labradors Kennel, 2018.