100 unique name ideas for your pet dog
Naming a dog can be a fun, but sometimes daunting, experience. We often taken into account the dog's breed, size, personality, and of course, our personal taste in names. But with so many options out there, how do we find the right name?
If you're looking for inspiration on how to name your new four-legged friend, then this is the perfect gallery for you. Browse through the gallery and you'll surely find the perfect name for your pooch!
Lassie
Why not name your pooch after one of the most popular dogs in movies and TV?
Frankie
Miranda Kerr named her Yorkshire Terrier, Frankie.
Mishka
There's a famous talking dog on YouTube with this name!
Gabbana
Are you a fashionista? Why not call your dog Gabbana? Khloe Kardashian did the same.
Pluto
Who can forget Mickey Mouse’s famous dog?
Marley
Remember this one from the heart-wrenching movie 'Marley & Me?'
Lady
Lady, a tiny Pomeranian, was one of three dogs to survive the Titanic sinking in 1912.
Toto
Toto in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' was played by a Cairn terrier.
Snoopy
This famous cartoon canine is more than 50 years old, but continues to live on in our collective memory.
Pongo
Give a nod to the movie '101 Dalmatians!'
Beethoven
Name your dog after the clumsy giant from the 'Beethoven' franchise.
Benji
Dog movies are always great sources of inspiration when it comes to picking a name for your pooch.
Bo
Barack Obama has two Portuguese water dogs. They're named Bo and Sunny.
Fluffy
Did you know that Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen rescued a dog and called him Fluffy?
Elvis
What better way to honor the King than by giving your dog his name. Singer Pink thought it was a good idea as well.
Charlie
A very popular name, Charlie can be a fine choice for your dog. Hugh Hefner used to have a dog named Charlie.
Bear
An affectionate way to call your big fluffy dog.
Bella
The name means 'beautiful' in English and it's easy to see why it's such a popular name.
Lucy
Whether it's in the sky with diamonds, it's up to you. But Lucy is a very fine name for a dog.
Appollo
Appollo was the first dog on site at the World Trade Center with his handler, Peter Davis of the New York City Police Department. He received medals and awards for his courage and dedication.
Pickles
Pickles was awarded a medal for or finding a stolen soccer world cup trophy, the Jules Rimet Trophy, in 1966.
Brutus
Might sound particularly funny if your dog doesn't look aggressive at all. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has a French Bulldog with this name.
Oprah
Why not honor the TV host by naming your dog Oprah? Both 50 Cent and Eva Longoria did it!
Hachiko
The Japanese Akita dog is remembered for his loyalty. He waited for his owner for nine years following their death.
Sophie
Miley Cyrus has a toy poodle with this name, and so can you.
Mocha
It might sound like a coffee, but Hugh Jackman had no hesitation in naming his dog Mocha.
Gary
What a fine name for a dog. The late Star Wars' legend Carrie Fisher used to have a dog with the same name.
Kenobi
There are just so many ideas for dog names you can get from 'Star Wars.' This is a cool one for instance. Hollywood star Anne Hathaway has a dog with this name.
Rocky
The reference to Sly Stallone movie character is a very commonly used one. It's a pretty cool name, we have to admit.
Meatball
Seems appropriate for many dogs. Hollywood star Adam Sandler's first bulldog was affectionately named Meatball.
Asia
Are you inspired by our planet's continents? Lady Gaga seems to be. She even named her dog Asia.
Tinkerbell
Yes, just like Paris Hilton's famous chihuahua. It's a super cute name, especially if you're a fan of 'Peter Pan.'
Fluffer
A fluffy name for a fluffy animal.
Cerberus
Also known as the Hound of Hades, Cerberus is the famous three-headed dog in Greek mythology. Give the name to your protector!
Luna
How about drawing inspiration from the moon to name your dog?
Sadie
Sadie can be a great name for a female dog.
Duke
Feeling royal? Why not name your dog Duke?
Lola
Lola is also a popular name for female dogs.
Oliver
Oliver can have a number of different connotations and is a great sounding name for a dog.
Molly
Another popular name around the world, you can't go wrong with naming your dog Molly.
Madonna
Want your dog to have a pop star name? Then Madonna is the way to go!
Esmeralda
Anne Hathaway called her dog this name, which means emerald, a beautiful gemstone. Maybe it's a throwback to 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame?'
Mr. Famous
No other name sounds as glamorous as Mr. Famous, and Audrey Hepburn knew that, so that's what she named her dog.
Penny
Blake Lively called her pooch Penny, so why not do the same?
Tucker
Another famous name in the canine world. Charlize Theron, for instance, didn't have a problem in naming her dog Tucker.
Sherriff
Actress Christina Ricci wanted to give an authoritative name to her dog. Surely every dog respects Sheriff!
Daisy
Why not name your dog after a beautiful flower? Jessica Simpson liked the idea, and named her dog Daisy.
Coco
A great name if your dog is as white as the inside of a coconut, or if you're a fan of haute couture.
Sammy
Justin Bieber loves his dog, Sammy. It's a nice name for a dog, we have to agree.
Winston
How's Winston for a dog name? Gwen Stefani approves!
Chance
Olivia Munn's dog is called Chance and what a nice name her dog has!
Tina
Is your pooch a bit of a diva? Why not call her Tina like Jessica Biel did to her dog?
Sid
Jessica Alba has named her dog Sid. We like it! How about you?
Kola
Kola is cool. This is what American actor Kellan Lutz named his adopted mutt.
Atticus
Give your dog a cool name from famous literature, such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird!' Movie star Jake Gyllenhaal has a dog named Atticus too.
Pearl
What a beautiful name for a dog. Lea Michele probably has a great time singing with her Pearl at home.
Foxy
Maybe your dog resembles a fox or is irresistibly sexy. Foxy was the name Matthew McConaughey chose for his dog.
Sidi
Orlando Bloom named his pet Sidi. The name has Arabic origins.
Poppy
Why not name your dog after a beautiful flower?
Ruby
Precious stones are a popular choice when it comes to dog names. We like Ruby, and so does Sandra Bullock, who has a dog with this name.
Bess
Bess, Bessy, the possibilities are endless! The fact is that it's a great name. Sienna Miller also seems to think so, so she named her dog Bess.
Mimi
What a cute little name. Actress Tori Spelling even gave her dog a full name—Mimi LaRue.
Indo
For those with a taste for traveling, continents, countries, and city names are a popular choice. How about Indo?
Zelda
Remember the video game 'The Legend of Zelda?' Zoey Deschanel named one of her dogs Zelda, and so can you!
Puddy
Why not call your best buddy, Puddy? John Legend did.
Baylor
An original name for an original dog. Selena Gomez called her dog Baylor.
Augie
Why not follow Ellen Degeneres' idea and call your dog Augie too?
Harley
The name has a ring to it and we like it. So does American dancer Julianne Hough, who has named her dog Harley.
Noodles
Another quirky name that we love. Do you know who has a dog named Noodles? Kelly Osbourne!
Eddie
Eddie was Frasier's dog on the popular sitcom of the same name.
Dozer
A great name if your dog is particularly energetic and has lots of strength. Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin has a dog with this name.
Ducky
Actress Selma Blair likes the name so much that she named her pooch Ducky.
Lucky
This very popular name was Britney Spears' first choice for her dog.
Nacho
Dogs are somehow that much cuter when they're named after Mexican food.
Chunk
Chelsea Handler named her dog Chunk. Maybe it's inspired by the character from 'The Goonies?'
Bailey
This is one of the most popular dog names.
Squiddly and Diddly
Simon Cowell has two adorable dogs, they're named Squiddly and Diddly. Why don't you do the same?
Einstein
Or Einie, is a great reference to 'Back to the Future.' It was the name of Dr. Emmett Brown's dog.
Shadow
Perhaps you spend so much time with your dog that it almost becomes your shadow. Actress Vanessa Hudgens thought it was an appropriate name for her dog.
Fang
How about Fang, like the dog from 'Harry Potter?'
Jack
This another very popular name for dogs, and one that always sounds great.
Toby
Toby is a quite friendly name. Naming your dog Toby is also an excellent choice.
Vincent
This is a pretty cool name for a dog. Rapper Wiz Khalifa has a French Bulldog with the same name.
Bentley
Do you like luxury cars? Well, Bentley is a classy name to give your dog.
Wink
If you've got a clever dog, why don't you name it Wink like Selma Blair did?
Lilo
If you have a female dog, you could name her after the little girl from Disney's 'Lilo and Stitch.'
Jake
Jake is a happy name for a happy dog. We love it!
