100+ Unique Dog Names for Every Kind of Pup
These cool monikers make naming your pet so much more fun.
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Let's face it: Naming a dog is a lot more fun than naming a baby. With a baby, you know the recipient of your name will be judged by your pick for years to come by classmates, interviewers, and dates. But with a dog, the stakes are lower. No matter what you choose, everyone will think it's cute — and so you might as well push the boundaries and pick a unique dog name. After all, you don't want every pup at the park responding to your call.
With all of the foods, fictional characters, and historical figures at your disposal, you have free rein to come up with the cutest, cleverest name in the book. Browse our picks to choose the most unique moniker for your new best friend. These cute names will delight your friends and family, and make you smile every time you call your dog's name. Want even more options? These are the best funny dog names.
Girl Dog Names
If you're looking to stay original, skip Bella, Lucy, and Daisy. Instead choose one of these names from Rover.com's list of the most unique dog names.
Hera
Leela
Rita
Mitzi
Jewel
Claire
Chiquita
Jolene
Ladybug
Mavis
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Boy Dog Names
And here are Rover's most unique boy dog names. Max and Spot are a little too tried-and-true if you know what we mean.
Vinnie
Patch
Boris
Tuck
Juju
Kovu
Skyler
Gibson
Timmy
Hobbes
Small Dog Names
Cute and tiny, pint-sized pups deserve an appropriately adorable name. We'd take one of each if we could.
Bean
Bullet
Cheerio
Cub
Mochi
Nacho
Piglet
Meatball
Sprinkles
Wonton
Zuzu
Big Dog Names
The largest dogs in the world can top 150 pounds, so go for something equally awesome with a super-sized pick.
Balto
Beethoven
Denali
Governor
Hagrid
Herc
Nana
Scooby
Yukon
Zeus
Cute Dog Names
Your new pup is a cutie pie, and so they deserve the most adorable name ever.
Penny
Kiko
Kya
Poe
Wendy
Clifford
Meera
Tobin
Lois
Chex
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Cool Dog Names
Give your pet one of these cool names and they'll be the most popular pup at the park.
Stella
Izzy
Jasper
Lady
Logan
Murphy
Oscar
Piper
Ranger
Sampson
Funny Dog Names
These names will make you (and everyone else) smile whenever you call your puppy.
Kitty
Clooney
Matcha
Picasso
Butters
Jimmy Chew
Virginia Woof
Gandalf
Zola
Snacks
Good Dog Names
Every dog is a good boy or girl. These classic names will make your pet stand out as a standup pup.
Buddy
Lassie
Benji
Sadie
King
Bailey
Charlie
Sasha
Milo
Scout
Black Dog Names
Fala Roosevelt, Barney Bush, Bo Obama ... Black dogs just seem destined for the top. Pay homage with a dark name.
Anise
Darth Vader
Flint
Licorice
Midnight
Pepper
Raven
Shadow
Smudge
White Dog Names
If you've ever seen a Samoyed, you know that it's possible to own an actual, giant fluffball. White dog breeds deserve dreamy, cloudlike names all their own.
Blanche
Bolt
Cotton
Jasmine
Marshmallow
Misty
Opal
Pearl
Snowball
Yeti
Caroline is a writer and editor with almost a decade of experience. From 2015 to 2019, she held various editorial positions at Good Housekeeping, including as health editor, covering nutrition, fitness, wellness, and other lifestyle news. She's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism and dreams of the day Northwestern will go back to the Rose Bowl.
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