Dog Names by Meaning, Origin and Personality
Browse 10,987 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
Hinata
Japanese name from 日向 "sunny place", 陽向 "toward the sun", or a reading of 向日葵 "sunflower"
Kish
A name possibly derived from various cultures, could mean 'king' or refer to a mythical place.
Lina
Arabic "soft, tender", from lāna "to be soft"; also short form of names ending in -lina
Gustav
Possibly "staff of the Geats", from Old Norse gautr "Geat" and stafr "staff"
Pawffle
Carlyle
A name of Scottish origin meaning 'from the bog' or 'castle by the river'
Royale
French feminine form of royal
Taddeo
Italian form of Thaddeus
Akimo
Veda
Sanskrit for "knowledge"
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].