The Complete A-Z Guide to Dog Names
By Linda Alchin
Linda Alchin Copyright 2011
Published at Smashwords
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Author Biography
Linda Alchin is a website author with a keen interest in dogs. Her career initially focussed on conventional training techniques to provide adult education. With the advent of the Internet she moved on to distance learning projects. Combining new technology with her love of dogs she has created a variety of highly successful educational websites which, in turn, have led to the publication of this book. She lives with her family just outside London.
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Table of Contents
Top Tips for Naming your puppy
Puppy and Dog Names by Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier
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Introduction
Choosing the right name for your dog is great fun and a very important decision. There are thousands of Puppy and Dog Names to choose from and we’ve included sections on popular, unusual, cool, cute and unique puppy and dog names as well as name suggestions by breed.
Many names are suitable for either sexes - female or male puppies but we have provided separate sections for male and female dog names.
Why not look through the dictionary of dog names, just click on a letter of your choice to access the Dog Names Dictionary or browse the names suggested for your particular breed of dog.
Lots of inspiration and great ideas for naming your dog.
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Dog Name Dictionary
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Top Tips for Naming your puppy
Your dog's name will be used hundreds of times every week - make sure you are quite happy with your choice.
Dog Names should be short - preferably one or two syllables.
The name you choose should not sound like any other name within the family or close friends - total confusion will arise.
Don’t choose a name that sounds like any commands - even more confusion will arise!
A cute, unusual or cool name may be great for a tiny puppy but will this suit a full grown dog
Puppy and Dog Names fall into various categories:
Descriptive - Puppy and Dog Names that reflect the physical appearance of the dog - colour - size - markings - coat - distinct attributes
Descriptive (Personality / Character) that reflect the personality and character of the dog
Occupational Names (Working or Hunting)
Puppy Name that reflects the work that a dog might be expected to undertake
Descriptive of Sex (Male or Female Dog Names)
Names that reflect the characteristics of the sex of the dog.
For Girls - gentle and affectionate.
For Boys strong and courageous
Country / Place of Origin - German or French words
A Puppy name that that reflects the country where the puppy originated.
Famous Puppy and Dog Names
Give your dog or puppy a famous name! This unusual choice usually brings a smile and fond memories to owners and their families and friends.
Famous People names
People from history, literature, the movies, television, mythology, scientists, authors, poets, inventors, royalty, pop stars, sports stars or your own personal favourite heroes
Famous Books, Films and TV Shows
Think of your favourite film or book - you could use the title for a name for your puppy or dog. Alternatively consider your favourite character from Famous Books, Films and TV Shows
Unique Puppy and Dog Names
If you want something completely different for your dog or puppy then you can create unique dog or puppy names. Here are some tips in creating unique dog or puppy names:
Invent new unique words by taking the hybrid approach. Take two existing names and combine the two in an unusual fashion. Use of family Surnames would be a good starting point, not forgetting your Maiden and Middle name
Convert a Place Name - created from the place of birth
Flowers - created from different flowers, for example, Daisy or Columbine
Inspirational name - created from inspirational themes, for example, Hope or Glory or from inspirational people
Food Name - a unique Puppy and Dog Name created from your favourite foods!
Favourite Things - A Unique name taken from your favourite things - cars, hobbies, toys etc
The Choice is endless!
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Girl Dog Names
Looking for Girl Dog Names? We have chosen a selection of Girl Dog Names - popular, uncommon, unusual, cute, cool, funny and even some unique names! Does the name indicate the sex of the dog? Does the name indicate the dog breed? Does the name indicate the size of the dog? These are all important considerations when choosing a really good name. Our list of Girl Dog Names will hopefully prove to be extremely useful when making your choice.
Feminine Names which convey soft and gentle traits give a clear indication of the sex of the dog. We have detailed a selection of names - we hope you will find just the right name for your pet!
Abigail, Ashes, Asia, Aspen, Aureole, Aurora, Aussie, Amber, Ambrosia, Amethyst, B.B., Baba, Babe, Babette, Babirusa, Babs, Babushka, Baby, Baby-Doll, Baby-Face, Babykins, Bahama Mama, Bali, Ballerina, Bambi, Chiquita, Chloe, Chocolata, Cholo, Choo-Choo, Candace , Candy, Cognac, Cola, Collatina, Dilly, Dinah , Diva, Divot, Dixie, Dizzy, Dorcas, Dots, Elf, Eliada , Elisha , Elsa, Elvira, Emerald, Emily, Emma, Flirt, Flopsy, Flora, Florianus, Flower, Fluffy, Fluonia, Flurry, Flush, Fondue, Goldie, Goldilocks, Goose, Gorgeous, Gouda, Grace, Grandeur, Grazie, Gretel, Hilda, Hippolyta, Hister, Holly, Hollywood, Honey, Honey Bear, Honeybee, Honeysuckle, Honorius, Iris, Irresistible, Isabella, Isabelle, Isis, Ivy, Jada , Jade, Jamaica, Jaquenetta, Jasmine, Java, Javan , Kishi , Kissa, Kisses, Kitty, Koda, Koko, Kona, Lacey, Lady, Laika, Laker, Lambchop, Lara, Larenta, Lashes, Lassie, Mellow, Melody, Merari , Mercedes, Mercia, Messalina, Naomi , Natalis , Navar, Nebula, Nellie, Nerissa, Nina, Olympas , Onyx, Opal, Ophelia, Orion, Orphan Annie, Pandora, Pansy, Panthera , Papoose, Paprika, Papyrus, Paradise, Paragon, Paris, Patches, Patsy, Queen Bee, Queeny, Quiche, Quick, Quicksilver, Rachel , Ragdoll, Rain, Rainbow, Raisin, Raspberry, Roxanne, Roxy, Royal, Ruby, Sable, Sadie, Saffron, Sahara, Sapphire, Sasha, Sassy, Satin, Saucy, Savannah, Scamper, Scampi, Tinker, Tinkerbell, Tinsel, Tippy, Tipsy, Titania, Tizzy, Tootsie, Topaz, Uriel , Ursa , Ursula , Utopia, Uz, Uzai, Uzzi, Vasyl, Vediovis, Vega, Velvet, Venelia, Venus, Wilhelmina, Willow, Windy, Wink, Witch, Whisper, Whoopie, Wiggles, Xanadu, Xena, Yanni, Yapper, Yaya, Yoda, Yo-Yo, Yuma, Yummy, Zelda, Zodiac, Zoe, Zooey, Zsa Zsa,
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Boy Dog Names
Looking for Boy Dog Names? We have chosen a selection of Boy Dog Names - popular, uncommon, unusual, cute, cool, funny and even some unique names! Does the name indicate the sex of the dog? Does the name indicate the dog breed? Does the name indicate the size of the dog? These are all important considerations when choosing a really good name! We have detailed below our selection of Male Dog Names - we hope you will find just the right name for your pet!
Abderus, Abel, Abercrombie, Abidan , Abracadabra, Acastus, Ace, Achates, Achelous, Acheron, Achilles, B.B., Babbit, Babirusa, Babudius , Babushka, Baccarat, Bacchus, Baccus, Bach, Badger, Baguette, Bailey, Baja, Balasi, Balboa, Balbus , Baldric, Baldwin, Baldy, Bali, Balthazar, Bam-Bam, Bamboozler, Chipper, Chips, Chivas, Cho Mein, Chocolata, Chocolate, Choctaw, Cholo, Chomper, Chopin, Chopper, Chopsticks, Chorizo, Chotchke, Chowder, Chubby, Chubfish, Dingo, Dinky, Dino, Dion, Disco, Einstein, Elam , Elek, Elf, Eli, Eliada , Elias, Elmer, Elmo, Elroy, Elvis, Emerson, Enchilada, Endymion, Flicker, Flim-Flam, Fling, Flip, Flipper, Floyd, Flurry, Foley, Folly, Fons, Fonzi, Football, Footsy, Gnash, Gobble, Goblin, Godfather, Godzilla, Goliath, Gonzo, Goose, Gopher, Goran, Gordo, Gorilla, Gorky, Gort, Grabber, Gracchus , Grandeur, Grasshopper, Gratiano , Gregory , Gremio, Gremlin, Greystoke, Gringo, Grits, Grizzly, Groucho, Hesperos, Hickory, Hinkley, Hippo, Hippodrome, Hister, Hoagie, Hobbit, Hobo, Hocus-Pocus, Hog, Homar, Homeboy, Homer, Homey, Honcho, Honky-Tonk, Ira, Irad, Iram, Iri, Isaac, Isaiah, Iscah, Ishbak, Ishi , Ishtar, Jackpot, Jacob , Jag, Jailbait, Jaison, Jake, Jamaica, Janus, Jaques, Jared , Jase, Jasen, Jasper, Kipling, Kirby, Kit, Kiwi, Klaus, Klepto, Klondike, Klutz, Knickerbocker, Knockout, Knuckles, Koala, Kobi, Ladron, Laertes , Laker, Lamborghini, Lancelot , Lapis, Larcius, Laser, Laslo, Lassie, Latinius , Launce, Meltdown, Melvin, Menage, Menelaus, Menius , Mentor, Mercutio , Mered, MerlinMetro, Napoleon, Napoli, Nathan , Navajo, Navar, Navigator, Nebula, Nectovelius , Neon, Nepos , Neptune, Neratius , Nerio, Oscar, Osric, Ostorius , Oswald, Othello, Otis, Otos, Otto, Otus, Ouija, Outlaw, Ouzo, Ox, Oz, Ozone, Ozzie, Panos, Panther, Panthino, Papillon, Paprika, Papu, Paradise, Paragon, Paris, Parnach , Patches, Paternius , Pathfinder, Patriot, Patton, Qantas, Quadratus , Quasi, Quasimodo, Quick, Quicksilver, Quietus , Quincy, Quintillius, Quirk, Quixote, Radar, Rage, Raging Bull, Rags, Ragtime, Ragu, Raider, Rain, Rajah, Ralph, Rambo, Ranger, Rascal, Rasmus, Raspberry, Rasta, Ravel, Raven, Sabbath, Saber, Safari, Saffron, Sailor, Sake, Salsa, Salty, Salus, Salvatore, Sam, Sambo, Sammy, Sampson, Samson, Samurai, Sandman, Sarge, Satay, Satchmo, Saucy, Sausage, Savage, Savoy, Scamper, Scampi, Timon, Tiny, Tipper, Tippy, Tip-Top, Titius , Titus, Toby, Tonga, Tongo, Tonto, Tooter, Uriah, Uriel , Uthai, Uz, Uzai, Uzal, Uzza, Uzzah, Vasos, Vasyl, Velius , Vencentio, Veranius , Verges, Willoughby, Willow, Wilson, Wimpy, Windsor, Windy, Wink, Winston, Wipe-Out, Wiseguy, Wizard, Wizkid, Wolfgang, Wonderdog, Wonton, Xanadu, Xavier, Xeno, Xenophon, Xenos, Xerox , Xerxes, Xuthus, Xylon, Yabba-Dabba-Doo, Yahoo, Yankee, Yanni, Yapper, Yoda, Yogi Bear, Yosemite, Yo-Yo, Yukon, Yule, Yuma, Yuri, Zebul, Zebulun, Zeke, Zenon, Zenos, Zepellin, Zephyr, Zeppo, Zero, Zeus, Ziggy, Zipper, Zippity Do Da, Zoltan, Zoltar, Zombie, Zooey, Zoom, Zorba, Zorro, Zulu
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Popular Dog Names
The most popular girl and boy dog names have a trend towards being short and would be easily recognisable by a dog. Specific breeds of dogs have different levels of popularity. The most popular US names for the Golden Retriever are Goldie and Sandy - Top 10 dog names can therefore change to reflect the physical appearance of the dog. The most popular Top Ten US names for Teacup dogs therefore include Tiny in their Top 10.
Top Ten Girl Puppy & Dog Names
Molly
Lady
Princess
Maggie
Tasha
Daisy
Missy
Lucy
Misty
Brandi
Top Ten Boy Puppy & Dog Names
Max
Sam
Buddy
Jake
Ben
Duke
Rocky
Toby
Bailey
Buster
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Cool Names
Cool - Excellent, first-rate, imperturbable, informal and casual are all definitions of cool. The term 'cool' is a development from a usage meaning “excellent, superlative,” first recorded in written English in the early 1930s. Jazz musicians who used the term are responsible for its popularization during the 1940s. As a slang word it has stayed current (and cool) far longer than most such words. Other similar slang expressions include capital, hot, groovy, hip, crazy, far-out, rad, and wicked - these are no longer perceived as 'cool' but as old-fashioned and out-dated. A similar fate could well apply when choosing a Cool Dog Names that is currently viewed as cool!
Ammo, Antonia , Aquarius, Arapaho, Arcadius, Arcanus , Archie, Ares, Argus, Ari, Beatrice , Bening, Bobbi, Brandon, Brooklyn, Casey, Chastity, Chelsea , Cheyenne, Chi, D’Andrea , Daegal, Devi, Dimitri , Dylan, Dylan, Eliesse , Emily, Euan, Eugenie, Ezekiel , Gabriel, Gabriel, Heywood, Ireland, Isa, Jack Daniel, Jagger , Jordan, Malu, Maya, Miko, Ninna, Phoenix, Priscilla , Romeo, Romy, Scout, Sindri, Sun, Tarita, Taryn , Tehotu, Valentine , Venisha, Yamma , Zara, Zowie
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Unique Names
Unique Dog Names appeal to those who have strong individualist streaks and are chosen by people who wish to get away from fashionable trends.
The definition of Unique is: ‘Being the only one (Sole) or Being without a like or equal. Only, single, alone, exceptional.’
Not everyone wants a completely 'one-off' title. The Individualists amongst us are also looking for a dog name that is unusual, that everyone will like but nobody has!
Originality is the key to creating something that is unique! The best way of finding a Unique Dog Names is to ' Make a name for yourself!' Be Original! Be creative! Invent Unique Dog Names! Originality is the key for having Unique Dog Names!
How to create Unique Dog Names
- Convert existing words, not associated with dog names, into unique dog names like Website!
- Invent new unique dog names by taking the hybrid approach. Take two existing names and combine the two in an unusual fashion eg Google-bot!
- Use of family Surnames would be a good starting point, not forgetting Maiden and Middle names
- Convert Place Names - created from the place of birth, for example, Dallas, Brooklyn or Kitchen
- Flower names - created from different flowers, for example, Daisy or Columbine and combine with another name
- Characteristic names - created from different characteristics, for example, Patience
- Inspirational names - created from inspirational themes, for example, Hope or Glory
- If all the above fail then obtain inspiration from the game of Scrabble! Think of names that you know and make use of the word tiles to add new letters or remove existing letters. We hope that we have provided you with the inspiration and some ideas for easy ways of creating a unique Dog Name.
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Cute Names
A dog will need to respond to its name throughout its life! People associate their dogs with their name, it forms part of the dogs identity. A Cute Dog Name will help to distinguish it from other dogs. People gain immediate and sometimes totally subconscious views of dogs, just from hearing its name. A name can therefore give us a distinct advantage , or conversely, a disadvantage! Choosing a dog name is, therefore, important. Our list of Cute Dog Names will help with the task!
Cute Girl Dog Names
Affanita , Almaadele , Berneatha , Bophary , Ceclia , Chrystee , Cynthanie , Deolanda , Donisha , Etelani , Fortina , Genovela , Ieshia , Jiae , Jolle , Jonola , Kumiyo , Lalofau , Lavizsia, Loewen , Merrian , Milynne , Mistymarie, Muffi-Jo , Nirawan , Pornwadee , Quocvan , Ralina , Reyene , Samfira , Sengchan , Sora , Suchin , Tahnya , Tanta , Tem , Teya , Thembisa
Cute Boy Dog Names
Abundie , Alfrred , Amore, Archie, Artoo, Beegie , Bossie , Burritt , Dainis , Dalis , Goncalo , Hann-Jing , Hazari , Ish , Jantel, Jeehee , Laksmono , Laru , Macky , Mawuli , Nattapong , Nyklus , Orvall , Oryan , Rykeir , Seungyong , Siberio , Sovandara , Sovanrithy , Subhi , Suphachad , Tes , Wan-Chih , Wattie , Xuqiu , Yan-Ying , Yunlong, Zeenab
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Unusual Names
Looking for Unusual Dog Names? We hope you will find just the right name for your pet!
Unusual Girl Dog Names
Antonia , Ares, Argus, Ari, Beatrice , Bening, Berneatha , Brandon, Brooklyn, Chastity, Chrystee , Cynthanie , D’Andrea , Daegal, Deolanda , Dimitri , Donisha , Dylan, Eliesse , Etelani , Euan, Eugenie, Fortina , Gabriel, Gabriel, Genovela , Ieshia , Ireland, Isa, Jagger , Jiae , Jolle , Jonola , Kumiyo , Lalofau , Lavizsia, Loewen , Merrian , Milynne , Mistymarie, Muffi-Jo , Nirawan , Pornwadee , Quocvan , Ralina , Reyene , Romeo, Samfira , Scout, Sindri, Sora , Suchin , Sun, Tahnya , Tanta , Tarita, Taryn , Tehotu, Zara
Unusual Boy Dog Names
Ammo, Amore, Aquarius, Arapaho, Arcadius, Arcanus , Artoo, Beegie , Bobbi, Bossie , Burritt , Casey, Chelsea , Cheyenne, Chi, Dainis , Dalis , Devi, Dylan, Emily, Ezekiel , Goncalo , Hann-Jing , Hazari , Heywood, Ish , Jack Daniel, Jantel, Jeehee , Jordan, Laksmono , Laru , Macky , Malu, Mawuli Nattapong , Maya, Miko, Ninna, Nyklus , Orvall , Oryan , Phoenix, Priscilla , Romy, Rykeir , Seungyong , Siberio , Sovandara , Sovanrithy , Subhi , Suphachad , Tes , Valentine , Venisha, Wan-Chih , Wattie , Xifan , Xuqiu , Yamma , Zowie
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French Dog Names
Looking for French Dog Names? Have a look through our selection of French Dog Names - we hope you will find just the right name for your pet!
French Girl Dog Names
Abelia, Adrienne, Afrodille, Agathe, Antoinette, Arleta, Arlette, Bernadette, Cherine, Cherise, Collette, Deziree, Dominique, Eloisee, Emanuele, Francine, Gabrielle, Giselle, Halette, Hanrietta, Jacinthe, Joelle, Lisette, Mabelle, Mariette, Mariette, Mirabelle, Mirielle, Mystique, Nanon, Narcisse, Patrice, Renee, Richelle, Suzette, Therese, Veronique, Voletta, Yseult, Yvette
French Boy Dog Names
Alain, Alexandre, Amaud, Amaury, Ames, Anatole, Andre, Beaufort, Beauregard, Burel, Carel, Chappell, Chevell, Dacian, Daine, D'anton, Dareau, Devereau, Eduard, Etienne, Fabien, Francois, Gaspard, Gerrard, Guillaume, Henri, Jacques, Jourdan, Karel, Lafayette, Lamar, Larue, Leroux, Louis, Lucien, Marceau, Marcel, Napoleon, Nouel, Octave, Odo, Olivier, Paris, Pascal, Quennel, Quintrell, Rainier, Raoul, Renard, Reynard, Sauville, Talon, Tavin, Theron, Vachel, Verddun, Yves
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German Dog Names
We have included a large selection of German names complete with their meanings, hopefully making your decision a little easier!
German Girl Dog Names
Ada - Form Of Adelaide
Adalgisa - Noble Hostage
Adelaide - Noble And Serene
Adelina - Noble
Adelle - Form Of Adelaide
Adolfina - Noble Wolf Or Hero
Alberta - Noble And Bright
Alice Noble - Truth
Alison - Of Noble Birth
Amara - Eternal, Immortal, Steadfast, Beloved
Anna - Gracious
Arabelle - Beautiful Eagle
Arnelle - As Strong As An Eagle
Arnwlle - As Strong As Eagle
Aubrey - Noble
Ava - A Bird
Bernadette - Bold As A Bear
Bernadine - Brave As A Bear
Berta - Intelligent; Glorious
Callan - Chatter
Carla - Farmer
Carleigh - Freeholder
Carol - Farmer
Carolyn - Melody, Song
Chloris - Pale
Christa - Form Of Christina
Clay - Mortal
Dagmar - Joyous Day
Delia - Form Of Adelaide
Ebba - Strength
Edwina - Prosperous Friend
Elga - Form Of Helga
Elke - Form Of Alice
Elsa - Noble
Elsbeth - God's Oath
Elvira - Closed Up
Emily - Industrious
Emma - Form Of Emily
Erika - Ever Powerful
Ernestine - Earnest
Faiga - A Bird
Frederica - Peaceful Ruler
Galiana - Supreme One
Genevieve - Form Of Guinevere
Gerda - Protection
Gertrude - Beloved Warrior
Giselle - Pledge
Greta - Form Of Gretchen
Gretchen L- Ittle Pearl
Heidi - Noble And Kind
Helga - Pious
Henrietta - Ruler Of The Home
Idonia - Industrious
Imelda - Warrior
Jarvia - Spear-Keen
Jenell - Knowledge And Understanding
Leona - Brave As A Lioness
Leopolda - Bold Leader
Leyna - Little Angel
Liese - Beloved Of God
Lorelei - Alluring
Louise - Warrior Maiden
Luann Graceful Warrior
Mallory - Army Counselor
Malorie - Army Counselor
Margret - Form Of Margaret
Mariel - Form Of Mary
Marlene - Bitter
Mathilda - Battle Maiden; Strong
Maud - Strong In Battle
Millicent - Industrious
Minna - Love; Mother
Morgen - Morning
Nixie - Water Sprite/Fairy
Norberta Blond Hero
Nordica - From The North
Olinda - Protector Of Property
Orlantha - From The Land
Pepin - Perseverance
Raina - Mighty
Richelle - Brave One
Roderica - Famous One
Rolanda - Famous In The Land
Schmetterling - Butterfly
Selma - Devine Protector
Senta - Assistant
Serilda - Armed Maiden
Sonnenschein - Sunshine
Trudy - Form Of Gertrude
Ula - Pearl
Ulrika - Wolf Ruler
Ulva - Wolf
Unna Woman
Vala - Singled Out
Velma - Form Of Vilhelmina
Viveka - Little Woman
Wanda - Wanderer
Wilma Form - Of Wilhelmina
Winifred - Peaceful Friend
Winola - Charming Friend
Zelda - Gray Warrior
Zelinda - Shield Of Victory
Zelma - Form Of Selma
German Boy Dog Names
Adelfried - He Who Protects Descendants
Adelino - Noble
Adler - Eagle
Adolph - Noble Wolf
Ahren - Eagle
Alaric - Noble Ruler
Alder - Alder Tree
Aldous - Wealthy
Alphonse - Noble Estate
Alvin - Friend To All
Ancel - Diety
Arnold - Eagle; Powerful
Baldwin - Bold Friend
Barend - Bear
Barrett - Strong As A Bear
Berg - Mountain, Hill Dweller
Bergen - Mountain, Hill Dweller
Bernard - Brave As A Bear
Bert - Bright & Shining
Bertram - Bright
Bruno - Brown Haired
Bryon - Cottage
Burke - Birch Tree
Carl - Farmer
Charles - Farmer
Claus - Form Of Nicholas
Conrad - Brave Counsel
Dagobert - Shining Sun
Derick - Ruler Of The People
Dieter - The People's Ruler
Dolf - Form Of Adolf
Eberhard - Like A Wild Boar
Edwin - Prosperous Friend
Egbert - Sword; Famous
Eldwin - Old Friend
Ellery - Lives Near An Elder Tree
Emery - Industrious Leader
Emmett - Industrious, Strong
Ernest - Earnest
Ferdinand - Adventurous; Courageous
Franz - Form Of Francis
Frederick - Peaceful Ruler
Fritz Form Of Frederick
Gary - Mighty Spearman
Geert - Brave And Strong
Gerard - Brave
Guthrie - War Hero
Hahn - Rooster
Harvey - Army Warrior
Heinrich Form Of Henry
Heller - The Sun
Helmut Courageous
Helmuth - Protector
Henry - Ruler Of The Household
Herb - Glorious Soldier
Herbert - Glorious Soldier
Herman - Soldier
Imre - Great King
Jaegar - Hunter
Jarvis - Skilled With A Spear
Jerry - Mighty Spearman
Johan - Form Of John
Keene - Bold; Sharp
Kellen - Swamp
Kurt - Courteous
Lamar - Famous In The Land
Lance - Knight's Attendant
Leonard - Brave As A Lion
Leopold - Bold Leader
Loring - Famous In War
Louis - Famous Warrior
Louis - Warrior
Luther - Warrior
Manfred - Man Of Peace
Mayer - Bringer Of Light
Miles - Merciful
Milo - Form Of Miles
Norbert - Hero
Odell - Little Wealthy
Omar - First Son
Otis - Son Of Otto
Otto - Rich
Penrod - Commander
Raymond - Protector
Richard - Brave One
Ritter - Knight
Roderick - Famous Ruler
Roger - Famous Spearman
Roth - Red Haired
Rowland - Famous In The Land
Rudolf - Famous Wolf
Stein - Stone
Strom - Stream
Terrell - Thunder Ruler
Theobold - Boldest
Ulbrecht - Form Of Albert
Ulrich - Wolf Ruler
Varick - Protecting Ruler
Verner - Defending Army
Vilhelm - Form Of William
Walter - Powerful Warrior
Wendell - Wanderer
Wilfred - Determined Peacemaker
Wolfgang - Wolf Quarrel
Yohann - Form Of Johan
Zelig - Blessed One
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Top 100 Dog Names
Market research has indicated that the following Top 100 Dog Names are the most popular Male and Female names in the US. The most popular girl and boy dog names have a trend towards being short and would be easily recognisable by a dog. Specific breeds of dogs have different levels of popularity. The Top 100 dog names often reflect the physical appearance of the dog such as Ginger or Rusty. The Top 100 US names often change according to popular characters in TV series or movies.
The majority of these Top 100 dog names have passed the test of time. The Top 100 male and female dog names have included the same dog and puppy names for most of the last century. The most recent additions have been the inclusion of the male dog names Rocky and Bailey - Rocky achieved its popularity due to the Sylvester Stallone series of Movies with the central character featuring this name. The most recent additions of the female Top 100 male dog names are Tasha and Misty - Tasha achieved its popularity due to the interest in Russian names and the Space Dogs.
Top 10 Boy Dog Names from the Top 100
The most popular Top 10 boy dog names taken from the list of Top 100 Dog names include:
Max
Buddy
Jake
Rocky
Bailey
Buster
Charlie
Bear
Jack
Toby
Top 10 Girl Dog Names from the Top 100
The most popular Top 10 girl dog names taken from the list of Top 100 Dog names include:
Mollie
Maggie
Daisy
Lucy
Sadie
Chloe
Harley
Sophie
Zoe
Princess
Top 100 Dog Names
1 Max
2 Buddy
3 Molly
4 Maggie
5 Jake
6 Daisy
7 Lucy
8 Rocky
9 Bailey
10 Sadie
11 Ginger
12 Chloe
13 Harley
14 Sophie
15 Buster
16 Zoe
17 Cody
18 Charlie
19 Bear
20 Jack
21 Princess
22 Bella
23 Angel
24 Toby
25 Lady
26 Sasha
27 Duke
28 Lucky
29 Abby
30 Sam
31 Roxy
32 Missy
33 Brandy
34 Coco
35 Shadow
36 Annie
37 Katie
38 Rusty
39 Samantha
40 Casey
41 Murphy
42 Gracie
43 Sammy
44 Zeus
45 Riley
46 Rosie
47 Oscar
48 Misty
49 Winston
50 Emma
51 Sandy
52 Tucker
53 Teddy
54 Heidi
55 Gizmo
56 Samson
57 Lily
58 Penny
59 Oliver
60 Bandit
61 Shelby
62 Madison
63 Lola
64 Pepper
65 Nikki
66 Belle
67 Precious
68 Jasmine
69 Holly
70 Chelsea
71 Amber
72 Ruby
73 Dakota
74 Hunter
75 Sassy
76 Beau
77 Sparky
78 Sheba
79 Jackson
80 Tasha
81 Cooper
82 Hannah
83 Baby
84 Cleo
85 Mickey
86 Rudy
87 Honey
88 Cassie
89 Maximus
90 Bruno
91 Dixie
92 Chester
93 Spike
94 Sierra
95 Simba
96 Sugar
97 Gus
98 Harry
99 Moose
100 Rascal
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Dog Breeds and Nicknames
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Affenpinscher - The Moustached Little Devil
Afghan Hound - Hound of the Pharaohs and Cavemen
Airedale Terrier - Dog from the Valley of Aire
Akita - The Most Venerated
Alaskan Husky - The Sled Racer
Alaskan Klee Kai - A Rare Breed
Alaskan Malamute - The Artic Dog
Alsatian - The German Shepherd Dog
American Cocker Spaniel - The American with a British Heritage
American Eskimo Dog - The Performer
American Foxhound - The Pilgrim Father's Dog
American Staffordshire Terrie - King of the Fighting Pits
American Water Spaniel - The Great Lakes Dog
Anatolian Shepherd Dog - The Wolf Hunter
Australian Cattle Dog - The Heeler
Australian Kelpie Sheep Dog - Water Sprite
Australian Shepherd - The Basque Shepherd Dog
Australian Terrier - National Terrier of Australia
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Bandog - The American Bandogge
Basenji - The Bark-less Dog
Basset Hound - The French Aristocrat
Beagle - The Snoopy Dog
Bearded Collie - Olde English Dog
Beauceron - Berger de Beauce
Bedlington Terrier - The Lamb-like Dog
Belgian Malinois - Bred in Malines
Belgian Sheepdog - World War I Hero
Belgian Tervuren - The Tervuren Village Dog
Bernese Mountain Dog - The Berne Herdsman's Dog
Bichon Frise - The Curly Lap Dog
Black and Tan Coonhound - The Raccoon Raider
Black Russian Terrier - A Bull Baiter
Bloodhound - The Sleuthhound
Boerboel - Dog of the Boers
Border Collie - The Trainers Dream Dog
Border Terrier - The Head of an Otter
Borzoi - Sighthound of the Russian Czars
Boston Terrier - The American Gentleman among Dogs
Bouvier des Flandres - The Strong Guy
Boxer - The Fighter
Briard - The Emperor Charlemagne's Dog
Brittany - Epagneul Breton
Brussels Griffon - Hansom Cab Stable Dogs
Bull Terrier - The White Cavalier
Bulldog - The British Bull Baiter
Bullmastiff - Poachers Beware
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Cairn Terrier - Toto, in the Wizard of Oz
Canaan - Dog from the Land of Canaan
Canary Dog - The Canary Islands Dog of Prey
Cardigan Welsh Corgi - Dog of the Celts
Catahoula Leopard Dog- The Leopard-like Dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - The Merry Monarch's Dog
Chesapeake Bay Retriever - The Strongest Swimmer
Chihuahua - The Smallest Dog in the World
Chinese Crested - A Hairless Dog or a Powder Puff !
Chinese Foo Dog - Mascot of the Tongs
Chinese Shar-pei - Chinese Fighting Dog
Chow Chow - The Dog with the Black Tongue
Clumber Spaniel - French Revolution Emigre
Collie - The Lassie Star
Curly-Coated Retriever - The Gamekeeper's Dog
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Dachshund - The Hot Dog
Dalmatian - Immortalised by Disney
Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Sir Walter Scott's Inspiration
Doberman Pinscher - The Tax Collectors Dog
Dogue de Bordeaux - French Mastiff
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English Cocker Spaniel - Hunter of Woodcock Pigeons
English Foxhound - Favourite of the English Aristocracy
English Setter - The Dog who Sits
English Springer Spaniel - The Quarry Springers
English Toy Spaniel - Lapdog of Mary, Queen of Scots
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Field Spaniel - The Field Worker
Finnish Spitz - Barking Bird Dog of Finland
Flat-Coated Retriever - Natural Water Dog
French Mastiff - French Mastiff
French Bulldog - The Toy Bulldog
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German Pinscher - Saved from Extinction
German Shepherd Dog - The Alsatian Wolf Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer - The Short Haired Dog
German Wirehaired Pointer - The Leading Pointer Dog
Giant Schnauzer - The Small Beard
Glen of Imaal Terrier - The Turnspit Dog
Golden Retriever - The World's Most Popular Dog
Gordon Setter - Gun Dog of Scotland
Great Dane - The Gentle Giant
Great Pyrenees - The Court Dog of France
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - The "Swissy"
Greyhound - The Fastest Dog on Earth
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Harrier - The Hare Hunter
Havanese - The Dog from Havana
Hovawart - Farm Watchdog
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Ibizan Hound - Sighthound of Hannibal
Irish Setter - A Victorian Favorite
Irish Terrier - The Racy Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel - The Tallest Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound - War Dog of Irish Chieftains
Italian Greyhound - Gaze Hound of European Royalty
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Jack Russell Terrier - The Scamp
Japanese Chin - The Ornamental Dog
Japanese Spitz - The Pure White Dog
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Keeshond - The Dutch Barge Dog
Kerry Blue Terrier - County Kerry Beauty
Komondor - The Ultimate Sheep Dog
Kuvasz - The Dog of the Magyars
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Labrador Retriever - The Fisherman's Friend
Lakeland Terrier - The Showman
Leonberger - The Lion-like Dog
Lhasa Apso - The Sacred Dog of Tibet
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog - The Leopard-like Dog
Lowchen - The Little Lion Dog
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Maltese - Prized Dog of Malta
Manchester Terrier (Standard) - The Cat-like Dog
Manchester Terrier (Toy) - The Rat Killer
Maremma - The Italian Sheepdog
Mastiff - War Dog and Gladiator
Miniature Bull Terrier - The Gladiator of Terriers
Miniature Pinscher - The Mini Pin
Miniature Schnauzer - Small Beard
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Neapolitan Mastiff - The Dog of the Romans
New Guinea Singing Dog - Gazehound of New Guinea
Newfoundland - The Landseer Dog
Norfolk Terrier - The Demon
Norwegian Elkhound - War Dog of the Vikings
Norwich Terrier - The "Jones" Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever - The Splasher!
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Old English Sheepdog - The "Bobtail"
Otterhound - The Otter's Foe
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Papillon - The "Butterfly" Dog
Parson Russell Terrier - The Minister's Scamp
Patterdale Terrier - The Fell Terrier
Pekingese - The Lion Dog - Sacred Symbol of Buddha
Pembroke Welsh Corgi - The Tiny dog of the Celts
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - Small Dog with the Big Name
Pharaoh Hound - Sighthound of the Pharaohs
Plott - Mr. Plott's Dog!
Pointer - The Bird Locator
Polish Lowland Sheepdog - The Nizinny
Pomeranian - Poms or Puffballs
Poodle - The Stylish Breed
Portuguese Water Dog - Trawler Crew Member
Pug - The Dog of Kings & Monks
Puli - The Hungarian Water Dog
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Rat Terrier - The Ratter
Redbone Coonhound - The Treeing Red Dog
Rhodesian Ridgeback - The Lion Dog
Rottweiler - Marched with the Romans
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Saint Bernard - The Saviour of Lost Travellers
Saluki - Sacred Dog of the Sumerian Empire
Samoyed - The Dog with the Smiling Face
Schipperke - Little Captain
Scottish Deerhound - Royal Dog of Scotland
Scottish Terrier - The Scotty Dog
Sealyham Terrier - The Mystery Dog
Shetland Sheepdog - The Sheltie
Shiba Inu - The Brushwood Dog
Shih Tzu - The Chrysanthemum Dog