Dog Names by Meaning, Origin and Personality
Browse 10,892 dog names, each with the meaning and background behind it. Filter by gender, colour, temperament, origin, starting letter or length to build a shortlist.
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Featured Dog Names
Aana
Recorded as a feminine given name in Finnish
Aarav
From Sanskrit आरव (ārava), meaning "crying, howling, noise"
Abea
Acey
Recorded as a rare given name in american english
Addison
From an English surname meaning "son of Adam"
Adis
A name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'noble' or 'adorned'
Adonis
From Phoenician ʾadon, "lord, master"; used in Italian
Afro
A hairstyle that originated in the African American community, characterized by a rounded, voluminous shape.
Agus
An Indonesian name, a variant of Bagus and a short form of Agustus
Aiko
From Japanese 愛 (ai) "love, affection" and 子 (ko) "child"
Recently Added Names
King
English vocabulary word king, from Old English cyning
Tink
English word for a sharp, quick sound; recorded as a given name in Popular Culture
Gaijo
Fenna
Feminine form of Fen 2.
Deema
Recorded as a feminine given name in Arabic
Katy Pawry
A playful twist on a famous singer's name, combining 'Katy' with a pun on 'paw'.
Sassy
English word meaning bold and spirited, cheeky, or lively and vigorous
Amoro
Italian term of endearment meaning loved one
Ethel
Short form of Old English names beginning with the element ele, "noble"
Helga
Feminine form of Helge, from Old Norse Helga, "holy".
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of dog names does this website offer?
Our website provides a wide variety of dog names, including names categorized by colour, size, temperament, language of origin, starting letter and length. Whether you prefer traditional or creative names, you'll find options here.
How can I find a suitable name for my dog?
You can browse the category index, look through the featured and recently added names above, or use the search box to filter by meaning, origin or length. Each name page also lists related names that share categories with it.
What information is included with each dog name?
Each dog name page shows its meaning, background notes, pronunciation where available, and the categories it belongs to — such as colour, temperament, origin and length — so you can compare names and build a shortlist.
How often are new dog names added?
New names are added on a rolling basis and appear in the “Recently Added Names” section above. If you would like to suggest a name or correct something on a page, email us at [email protected].