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

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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.

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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.

For thousands more ideas visit our main dog names library

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.

  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

Fogle, B., “Why do we love Labradors,” The Telegraph UK, 2015.

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.

 

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