Over the years our family have had to find a lot of different Labrador names. From naming individual pet or working Labs, to choosing Kennel Club registration names for the pedigrees of litters of puppies. We firmly believe the best Labrador names reflect the intelligent, friendly, loving and adorable nature of these incredible companions. Today we’ll share dozens of amazing ideas to suit any taste, from popular names and trending topics, to vintage, retro themes and off-the-wall inspiration points. We’ll focus on short names, no more than three syllables at most, with hard vowels and long consonants. This will help your new dog to learn their name, and make for a great start to that all important recall training. Whether your new baby Labrador is a therapy dog, hunting partner, future agility superstar or beloved family pet, we’ll have the perfect name for you here.
Contents
- Labrador names for girls and boys
- Ideas by color and shade
- Cool and cute inspiration
- Unique Labrador names
Labrador Retrievers have been the most popular dog breed in the United States for nearly thirty years. Labs are intelligent, friendly, loving, and adorable. Is it possible to find a name that reflects all those qualities and more? In a word, yes! But there may be several contenders for perfect Labrador Retriever names. Coming up in this article, we have compiled lists of awesome Labrador names specifically for certain characteristics, such as black Lab names, yellow Lab names, chocolate Lab names, male or female Lab names, as well as names with a variety of inspirations.
Our Favorite Labrador Names
Our fifty favorite Labrador Retriever names for this year cover a variety inspired by our lists for black Lab names, chocolate Lab names, unique Labrador names, and more, are:
- Westie
- Tiara
- Kieran
- Marley
- Harvey
- Martha
- Buddy
- Tango
- Fudge
- Mars
- Sedona
- Lightning
- Arizona
- Dave
- Hal
- Algernon
- Flynn
- Fiona
- Clara
- Noram
- Arianna
- Peony
- Ryder
- Madonna
- Coconut
- Eiderdown
- Riptide
- BeeBee
- Lillian
- Browntown
- Lister
- Pollyanna
- Russet
- Lil Lady
- Wilson
- Cheddar
- Starlight
- Pumpkin
- Yesterday
- Waffles
- Liam
- Aurora
- Peach
- Onyx
- Ruff
- Cosmos
- Auntie
- Taz
- Willow
- Mocha
Best Labrador Retriever Names
Labradors are pretty awesome. They’re friendly, smart, playful, hard workers, and fantastic companion animals. They’re also known for their lovable personalities. Oh, and the fact that they’re so cute at every age!
It’s only natural to want to name your Lab something that reflects one of her fantastic qualities. You may want a name that references her beautiful chocolate coat, or how cute she was as a puppy, or maybe even her annoying-but-still-adorable habit of trying to help you in the garden by digging up every plant, whether it’s a weed or not.
Regardless of what type of Lab you have, we’re confident that you will find the perfect name somewhere here on this list. In fact, the main problem may be deciding which one of your own top ten best fits your pup!
Female Lab Names
For Lab names for girls, we’ve taken inspiration from the Lab’s wonderful character. These female Lab names are great whether you’ve brought home a female Lab puppy, or you’re adopting a full grown lady Lab. Take a look at our top female Lab names right here!
- Katie
- CeCe
- Maria
- Gia
- Charice
- Norah
- Aria
- Summer
- Averie
- Ruth
- Lea
- Naomi
- Farah
- Artemis
- Natasha
- Anna
- Eugenia
- Irina
- Kira
- Clara
- Kiana
- Bree
- Cadee
- Cass (short for Cassidy)
- Fiona
Male Labrador Names
Boy Lab names may reference exactly how handsome and spirited your Lab is. Or it could be a funny reference to his sense of humor! Here are some of our favorite choices for personality-filled options.
- Hal
- Don
- Rafi
- Axel
- Henri
- Gabe
- Zenon
- Algernon
- Nino
- Luc
- Damir
- Alexei
- Roman
- Harrison
- Lachlan
- Kevin
- Connor
- Shane
- Griffin
- Murphy
- Rory
- Tag
- Flynn
- Alvy
- Brady
Good Labrador Names
Every dog is a good dog, right? And good dogs deserve good names! If you have a good dog (and of course you do), you’ll probably want to consider some of these options.
- Hannity
- Donnal
- Afi
- Zelia
- Gaston
- Gargle
- Xena
- Algie
- Nina
- Alucard
- Kath
- Conoy
- Miriam
- Gianni
- Char
- Noram
- Arianna
- Autumn
- Evie
- Ross
- Marina
- Rhianna
- Rhiannon
- Talbot
- Mishael
Chocolate Lab Names
Chocolate is one of the three primary coat colors (the other two are yellow and black) according to the official breed standard. These chocolate Lab names strive to capture how lovely a chocolate brown Labrador can be in all varieties of shade.
- Brindle
- Mohave
- Sherwood
- Hickory
- Bamboo
- Espresso
- Alder
- Matrix
- Jasper (a gemstone)
- Corkie
- Willow
- Mocha
- Ruff
- Russet
- Waffles
- Browntown
- Cosmos
- Cello
- Lotus
- Heather
- Hoppy
- Khaki
- Brandy
- Mustang
- Balsa
Yellow Lab Names
The golden coat color some Labradors show off is a color on the spectrum of the yellow Lab, as is the fox red Labrador. More recently we’ve also begun to see more Goldadors, a hybrid dog breed. Puppies have one Labrador parent and one Golden Retriever parent. Yellow Lab names may work very well for this mix, as well! These yellow Lab names can help you express your love for the beauty of your golden pup’s unique coat.
- Buttermilk
- Sunflower
- Banana
- Hazel
- Mango
- Honey
- Maize
- Amber
- Papaya
- Geode
- Beryl
- Peach
- Pumpkin
- Monarch
- Lion
- King
- Prince
- Glint
- Cheddar
- Sparkle
- Shine
- Royal
- Sequin
- Platinum
- Angelfood Cake
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, or let this list inspire you to find your own perfect name for your fox red Lab.
- Flame
- Cardinal
- Cherry
- Scarlet
- Zinny (short for Zinnia)
- Poppy
- Coral
- Ruby
- Ginger
- Tabby
- Scorpion
- Howler
- Rose
- Chrissy (short for Chrysanthemum)
- Azalea
- Pepper
- Berry
- Redbud
- Stellar
- Mars
- Venus
- Sedona
- Arizona
- Bryce (after Bryce Canyon National park red rock formations)
- Garnet
White Labrador Names
These choices for both males and females can help you capture your white Lab’s rare and stunningly beautiful coat color.
- Lightning
- Blizzard
- Pearl
- White Star
- Glacier
- Ghost
- Aspen
- Sugarplum
- Ametrine (a lavender-white stone)
- Marble
- Opal
- Flake
- Ocean
- Iris
- Peony
- Coco(nut)
- Whisper
- Spirit
- Eskimo
- Lily
- (White) Knight
- Camellia
- Tulip
- Snowdrop
- Magnolia
Black Lab 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. Meanwhile, when it comes to finding a great moniker, you’ll surely want to look at some specifically black Lab names! If you are seeking the perfect black Lab names, one of these might be the lucky winner.
- Pitch
- Atomic
- Steam
- Smoke
- Ember
- Fossil
- Char
- Taz (short for Tasmanite, a black mineral)
- Glow
- Miner
- Onyx
- Gunny
- Astral
- Gamma
- Fireball
- Spinel (a black stone)
- Radio
- Aurora
- Eclipse
- Flare
- Lunar
- Nova
- Drusy (a black crystal stone)
- Pirate
- Hema (short for Hematite)
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:
- Amee (beloved)
- Bella (beautiful)
- Candace (queen mother)
- Diane (heavenly)
- Evangenline (good news)
- Maximus (greatest)
- Kwan (strong)
- Benedict (blessed)
- Constant (steadfast)
- Hugo (smart)
Indian names:
- Sai (divine)
- Baba (teacher)
- Arjun (honor)
- Kabir (great)
- Raj (king)
- Anika (grace)
- Chanda (moon)
- Jaya (victory)
- Keya (flower)
- Mirai (miracle)
Cute Labrador Names
These cute monikers aim to capture that all-too-brief puppy cuteness while still making room for the big adult dog that has yet to appear.
- Amelie
- Mason
- Liam
- Adley
- Lora
- Jack
- Bagel
- Lox
- Teddy
- Gumdrop
- Lucky
- Pookie
- BeeBee
- Lil Lady
- Winkles
- Tori
- Ama
- Hutch
- Logan
- Hurdler
- Chickie
- Tiko
- Saffy (short for Saffron)
- Chuckit
- Beau
- Eiderdown
- Minx
- Silly Putty
- Graham
- Cokie
- Eyelet
- Janie
- Ocho
- Miracle
- Zoomer
- Lass
- Laddie
- Sunset
- Mr. Chips
- Carroll
- Dave
- Wilson
- Daisy
- Tiara
- Princess
Unique Lab Names
Learning more about Labrador breed development is a great way to brainstorm unique Labrador dog names with interesting, significant 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.
- John
- Hubert
- Duke
- Nell
- Scott
- Norfolk
- Buccleah
- Avon
- Ben
- C.J.
- Lassie
- Lorna
- Banchory
- Bolo
- Night Light
- Riptide
- Star
- Cola
- Simba
- Hibbert
- Fudge
- Ming
- Arden
- Defender
- Khan
- Tango
- Kim
- Sultan
Francis Fortin says
My black Lab Mix………………….is named after The Man In Black……”CASH”!
He s up in age….14…but behaves like a happy pup! He is polite & clean!
Shirley says
We have an English Lab and his name is Sherlock Bones.
John says
I had a Chocolate lab named Tierney. We named her after Gene Tierney. She was beautiful.
Bailey says
I have a yellow lab and her name is Winnie like Winnie the Pooh! Labs are the best dogs!
Carlo Boyer says
I have a black Lab and his name is Zagreus
Marie says
My male English Cream Lab’s name is Brix. He was tagged as Sugar, being the whitest of the breeder’s litter, so we found this unique name for our boy. Brix is the measure of sugar in a liquid content (I learned that as we researched) 😁.
Rinka says
I love this! I don’t have a dog but I use this list to make names in my stories.
mangle says
my dogs name is zeek he choc lab
Soccer Kid says
You should add waffle and/or twinkie I might get a yellow lab puppy and name her one of those
Michele Stark says
We are getting a chocolate (grey/silver) lab in January. We have decided to name her “Graycie”.
Koda says
i have a golden lab 11yo super cute
Jordan Matthews says
I have a adorable chocolate lab named max you should put that on there
Angie says
Ginger, was my chocolate labs name
Kirsty says
I called my fox red Nalah from the lion king
Arka says
Mine is a white dog chanda
Danielle Fetterhoff says
We had to put our Chocolate lab Natasha in March 2016, she was the best dog! We currently have a Beagle mix Jack Russell name Benny he’s 8 years old.
We know we want to get another Chocolate lab girl down the road we want to name her AnnMarie, I was thinking of getting a boy Chocolate lab as well– they are the best dogs.
Lisa says
My chocolate lab Snickers crossed the rainbow bridge last December. I have an opportunity to get a Black lab pup with a little white on her chest. Want to find a great name for her my female blue heeler mix is Roxie. however I dont want the mane to rhyme as it may be confusing any suggestions?
TIA
Caroline Statham says
We had a black male lab with white on his chest, so I’d want to call her Stella, as in star or stellar. Our dog kept the white all his life, but it became less noticeable as he grew. Good luck getting the puppy, labs are lovely!
Joni says
Hershey is a good name for a Chocolate Lab, esp. if he/she is a dark chocolate. My chocolate lab was named Buddy & he was really My Buddy! Miss him so!
Ruby says
WE HAVE A RUBY who is a fox red { red fox}
Laurie says
We had a black lab named Drake and one named Coal. We’re about bring home a male yellow lab & are currently searching for a name. Thinking maybe Duke or Dutch.
Doris A. Walker says
We have a Chocolate Lab and her name is Ginger!!
justine says
i have a chocolate lab and her name is kyra
Calem says
I’m getting a white lab puppy but I can’t decide between pearl and chloe
Chris says
Im getting a red fox puppy and I want to name it river like river song because I like Dr who but I know river isn’t ginger but her mum Amy/Amelia is but I don’t like that name
Georgelyn says
I miss my River who crossed the rainbow bridge 7 years ago. He was a beautiful yellow lab but almost white! He was named River because we live in the river Parish of St Charles in Destrehan La. his full name was also after my dad Charles so River of St. Charles was his registration name. He lived to almost 11 and I miss his calm laid back nature every day! Best of luck with your pup!
doglover22 says
I want a black lab when I get older they are so cute!!!!!!!! I think I want to name it scooter or murphy plz help me decide!?!?!?!
kennediepearson says
I think that is great# kennedie/puppy lover too.
Eddy says
I chose a dog named ruby and she is soo cute she is a fox red Labrador trust me they are the cutest puppies!!! (But very expensive)
Debbie Lyn Martin says
I named my black lab puppy Bishop
Meghan says
I love that name. It’s such a cute pet name. I was thinking of using it on my chocolate lab. ?
kennediepearson says
that is great