6000+ Dog Names

A warm, sunny, and extremely rare name, even within its native France. Idalie would be especially perfect to honor an Ida.

Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.

A boy with this name is certain to be bombarded with "What's up, doc?" every day of his life. Even Doctor would be preferable.

Pronounced as the English word joy, rather than as the French phrase joie de vivre, Joie might produce more complications than joy.

One of the least known of the Ken names, though could make an intriguing namesake for an outdated Kenneth.

Pansy is an early floral name that lost credibility when it became a derogatory slang term for gay people. Better these days: Posy or Poppy.

With word names, almost anything goes. But maybe not Ghost, unless you're naming a white dog.

This version of Tristan, known to English Lit students from the novel Tristram Shandy, is rarely used in this country, but, though its similarity to the popular Tristan could prove confusing, still makes an interesting literary choice.

This once-cool nickname-y name now belongs to the grandma generation.

An exceedingly friendly every-guy nickname that could rise alongside the likes of Ike, Sid, and Ned.

Jacinth is a gemstone of the Zircon variety. The name is related to the floral Hyacinth.

An ancient saint's name belonging to an 8th century English missionary. Variants include Walpurga and Walpurgis.

Although this is a legitimate name, most people would associate it with a line of Volkswagens -- you'd be better off choosing a Mercedes.

Bardot joined the first and last names of other glamour girl icons such as (Jean) Harlow when David Boreanaz chose the surname of '50s French sex symbol Brigitte Bardot for his daughter. Bardot debuted in the US charts in 2022.

Truly offbeat, but just on the brink of outré.

A fresh and summery — if rather long — color that sounds namelike, but is extremely rarely used.

Less appealing than some other Irish surnames, such as Malone and Sullivan, unless used as a tribute to jazz musician Gerry. There could be some Mulligan stew teasing.

A name that's long been popular for dogs on Chicago's North Side is now gaining traction among human babies. Wrigley Field is the Chicago Cubs' historic ballpark, originally named after the Wrigley Company, which made and sold chewing gum.

Could be seen as extravagantly ecstatic for a baby name, though feel free to rhapsodize about your little girl, whatever her name.