Dog Names Meaning Dog
107 names in this category, each with its meaning and background. See all meaning categories.
Alano
A breed of large dog with a strong build, known for its loyalty and strength.
Arcanine
A powerful, mythical canine Pokémon known for its loyalty and speed
Argos
A loyal dog from Greek mythology, companion to Odysseus.
Baekgu
White dog
Baily
A sheepdog's name; also derived from a surname
Barina
Female dog or she-dog
Bark
The sound a dog makes
Barkaholic
A term used to describe someone who is addicted to the sound of barking or may have a very vocal dog
Barklin
Derived from 'bark', typically associated with dogs
Barky
A name that suggests a dog that loves to bark or is vocal
Bibolo
A small playful dog, often used in Italian pet names
Big Boy
A term often used to refer to a large or grown male dog
Big Dawg
A colloquial term for a large and impressive dog.
Bikkja
Dog in Norwegian
Biska
The name is derived from a playful interpretation of a small dog or a cute companion.
Blondi
A light-colored or blonde dog
Borzo
A breed of dog known for its hunting abilities and grace.
Bulli
A type of dog breed known as the Bull Terrier, often characterized by its muscular build and playful nature.
Bumby
A playful and friendly dog
Canelo
A word often used to describe a cinnamon-colored dog
Canetto
Derived from the Italian word for 'little dog'
Canisto
Italian for little dog
Cardie
A diminutive form of cardiganshire, referring to a type of small dog breed
Chowsie
A type of dog breed, often referred to informally as a mixture of Chow Chow and another breed
Chucho
A term often used in Latin America to refer to a dog or can also be a nickname for a person, meaning 'cute' or 'little one'.
Cimmo
Italian for a small or playful dog, often used as a term of endearment.
Connor
Lover of hounds or dogs
Corso
Italian breed of dog known for its strength and loyalty
Dackie
A diminutive form of Dachshund
Dalmie
A playful variation of Dalmatian, which refers to the breed known for its distinctive black or liver-spotted coat.
Dane
A large German breed of dog known for its giant size and gentleness.
Dawg
A colloquial term for dog, often used in a friendly manner
Dingo
A wild dog found in Australia
Dingo Starr
A dingo is a wild dog native to Australia; 'Starr' may refer to a star, symbolizing brightness or fame.
Dioji
A name derived from the Japanese word for 'dog' (犬), symbolizing loyalty and companionship.
Dobi
A popular name derived from the Doberman breed
Doggy
A colloquial term for a dog, often used affectionately
Doguinho
Small dog or puppy in Portuguese
Duby
A playful and endearing term for a little dog
Garmr
A mythological hound associated with the Norse underworld
Hachie
A Japanese term that can mean 'eight' or can refer to the number of traditional Japanese dogs.
Hachikō
Faithful dog
Harrier
A breed of hound known for hunting and tracking
Hasso
A name often associated with a strong and loyal dog, derived from Germanic roots.
Houndour
A combination of 'hound' and 'sour', referencing a dark and mysterious dog.
Howler
A dog known for its loud and distinctive bark.
Howy
Small dog or puppy
Ilio
Greek for "dog"
Inumi
The Japanese word for dog
Koro
A cute way to refer to a dog in some cultures
Korsos
A breed of ancient hunting dog
Laika
A dog that barks
Lossie
A diminutive form of 'Louise' or 'Lassie', often associated with young girls or small female dogs.
Madden
Little dog
Merle
A color pattern in dogs characterized by irregular patches of color
Metisse
A mixed-breed dog
Moondog
A term often used to describe a stray or wild dog, particularly one that roams at night.
Mops
A type of dog breed known for its wrinkled face and curly tail
Mopsey
A small, soft, and cuddly dog
Mopsy
A term that refers to a particular breed of dog known for its playful and affectionate nature.
Mudi
A breed of dog originating from Hungary, known for its herding abilities
Mutt
A mixed-breed dog, often of unknown parentage
Muttley
A term often used for mixed-breed dogs
MéDor
A common name for dogs in France
Oggie
A playful and friendly dog
Ouki
A variant of 'uki', which refers to a small, lively dog.
Padoodles
A blend of Poodle and various dog breeds, typically implying a mixed breed with poodle characteristics
Panuk
The name for a cute little dog
Pero
Spanish for dog
Perrito
Spanish for little dog
Pitto
A short, affectionate term often used for a small dog
Poh
A playful and affectionate dog
Pom
Refers to a small dog breed, often known for its fluffy coat and lively personality
Pudi
A type of dog breed known for its intelligence and agility
Pugsworth
A playful and affectionate breed
Pugy
Related to the breed Pug, often associated with small size and playful personality
Pugzy
A playful and affectionate dog breed known for its compact size and charming personality.
Pumo
A type of dog breed known for agility and playful nature
Roofus
A playful and friendly dog, often associated with loyalty.
Ruf
A name often associated with the dog bark sound
RüFfel
A playful bark or yapping sound made by a dog
Sandy Paws
Refers to a dog that plays in the sand or has sandy-colored fur
Santa Paws
The jolly gift-giver's pet
Schiky
A playful and affectionate dog breed specifically bred for companionship.
Scoobydoo
A fictional Great Dane dog known for his clumsiness and love for snacks
Shaggydog
A type of dog characterized by its long, shaggy fur.
Shep
A diminutive of 'shepherd', relating to a dog breed known for herding sheep.
Snoodle
A playful and affectionate hybrid dog breed
Snuffie
A playful and affectionate term for a small dog
Springer
A type of dog breed known for its energetic behavior, often associated with hunting and agility.
Stollie
A friendly and affectionate dog
Tails
The word 'tails' refers to the end part of an animal's body, often used to describe the wagging indicator of a dog's happiness.
Tanuko
Japanese for 'raccoon dog'
Togo
A name that refers to a famous sled dog in historical context.
Tosa
A breed of dog originated in Japan, known for its strength and loyalty.
Toto
Derived from the name for a small dog, commonly used in literature.
Towser
A term for a dog or a cur that catches rats.
Wag
The movement of a dog's tail, often indicating happiness
Wanko
A playful term for a dog in Japanese
Wauzi
A term used in German to refer to a small dog or puppy, often as a term of endearment.