Finding the right name for your paw-fect best friend can be fun, but it can also be incredibly stressful. A name provides a sense of personal identity, so picking one is no easy task. Hence, whatever name you choose will differentiate your dog from others by showcasing her or his specific personality and style. Almost anything works as a good dog name. There are no rules or restrictions when selecting a moniker, but it is crucial to keep an open mind and consider all types of names.
Before you choose a name, you must first ask yourself: what makes your dog special? From there, you can decide whether your dog should have a name that is friendly, funny, cute, fun, tough, geeky, or anything else.
While you’re searching for some inspiration for naming your newest four-legged friend, here are 122 distinctive dog names we’ve compiled that you most likely won’t hear at puppy kindergarten.
Unique Names For Female Dogs
- Addison
- Addy
- Annabeth
- Arya
- Athena
- Aura
- Cheryl
- Claudia
- Claire
- Delta
- Elena
- Freya
- Ginnifer
- Hera
- Jane
- Jewel
- Jolene
- Josie
- Kady
- Kenna
- Lana
- Lexa
- Luna
- Maisie
- Malia
- Malibu
- Margo
- Miriam
- Myka
- Nikita
- Octavia
- Peggy
- Poppy
- Raven
- Rita
- Ruby
- Sansa
- Wendy
- Willow
- Zelda
Unique Names For Male Dogs
- Ace
- Ajax
- Albus
- Bellamy
- Clifford
- Declan
- Devon
- Draco
- Elon
- Finn
- Gibson
- Hugo
- Jett
- Jonas
- Kane
- Kylo
- Leith
- Loki
- Lou
- Melvin
- Monty
- Nikolas
- Otis
- Otto
- Peeta
- Pongo
- Reed
- Ren
- Roy
- Shaggy
- Sirius
- Stark
- Stiles
- Thor
- Titan
- Todd
- Tucker
- Vernon
- Yoda
- Zeke
Unique Gender-Neutral Names For Dogs
- Bentley
- Boomer
- Cannoli
- Chai
- Chevy
- Clarke
- Cola
- Cookie
- Dakota
- Echo
- Espresso
- Fluffy
- Frankie
- Frisky
- Harper
- Holland
- Iggy
- Kai
- Latte
- Nugget
- Oat
- Oreo
- Patch
- Perry
- Pebbles
- Phoenix
- Piggy
- Porky
- Rain
- Reese
- River
- Salem
- Sawyer
- Shadow
- Shaggy
- Skyler
- Snickers
- Sutton
- Twilight
- Val
- Winter
- Zen
