A
- Ace The highest card Boy
- Amber Fossilised golden resin Girl
- Anouk Grace, Dutch Unisex
- Aoife Radiant, Irish Unisex
- Arya A fierce young traveller Unisex
- Aspen Tree with trembling leaves Girl
- Athena Greek goddess of wisdom Girl
B
- Bagheera The watchful panther Unisex
- Bailey Keeper of the castle Boy
- Balto A famous sled dog Unisex
- Bandit A charming thief Boy
- Bark Obama A pun on the president Unisex
- Bark Twain A pun on the author Unisex
- Basmati Fragrant rice Unisex
- Bear Big, warm and solid Boy
- Bear Big, warm and solid Unisex
- Bella Beautiful Girl
- Bellissima Most beautiful, Italian Unisex
- Bentley From the bent grass meadow Boy
- Bijou Jewel in French Unisex
- Birch Pale bark, slender tree Unisex
- Biscuit Warm golden baked treat Boy
- Bitsy Very small indeed Unisex
- Blaze A bright burning trail Boy
- Bonbon A little sweet Unisex
- Boulder An immovable rock Boy
- Bramble Wild and thorny Unisex
- Breeze A gentle wind Unisex
- Brisket Slow cooked and beloved Boy
- Brook A small stream Unisex
- Bruiser One who leaves a mark Boy
- Bruno Brown Boy
- Bruno Brown in Italian Unisex
- Brutus Heavy and strong Boy
- Bubbles Light and floating Unisex
- Buddy A true friend Boy
- Button Small and round Unisex
C
- Caesar An emperor Boy
- Canyon A deep cut in the earth Unisex
- Catsby A pun on a great novel Unisex
- Cedar Fragrant evergreen Unisex
- Chai Spiced tea Unisex
- Chairman Meow A pun on a leader Unisex
- Champ A winner Unisex
- Charlie Free man Boy
- Chase To pursue Boy
- Chewie Loyal and loud Unisex
- Chico Small boy, Spanish Unisex
- Chief The one in charge Boy
- Ciao Hello and goodbye in Italian Unisex
- Clay Earth you can shape Unisex
- Cobra Fast and dangerous Boy
- Coco Cocoa, warm brown Unisex
- Cocoa Warm brown and sweet Girl
- Colonel A commanding rank Boy
- Cooper Barrel maker Boy
- Coral Colour of the reef Unisex
- Croissant Buttery and French Unisex
- Crumb The smallest piece Unisex
- Cupcake Small and iced Unisex
D
- Daisy The day's eye flower Girl
- Denali The high one Unisex
- Diesel Heavy and powerful Boy
- Dolce Sweet in Italian Unisex
- Doodle A happy scribble Unisex
- Droolius Caesar A pun on the emperor Unisex
- Duke A noble title Boy
- Dumpling Soft, round and comforting Unisex
- Dune A hill of sand Unisex
E
- Ellie Bright shining one Girl
- Ember A glowing coal Unisex
- Enzo Ruler of the home, Italian Unisex
- Ewok Small, furry and brave Unisex
F
- Fidget Constant motion Unisex
- Fifi A small French flourish Unisex
- Finch Small bright songbird Unisex
- Finn Fair and bright Boy
- Fionn Fair, Irish Unisex
- Flint Stone that makes sparks Unisex
- Fox Clever and russet Unisex
- Fritz Peaceful ruler, German Unisex
- Frodo A small hero on a long journey Unisex
- Fur Elise A pun on the piano piece Unisex
G
- Gandalf A wise grey wanderer Unisex
- Gaston From Gascony Unisex
- Gia God is gracious, Italian Unisex
- Gnocchi Little potato pillows Unisex
- Goldie Made of gold Girl
- Goliath The giant Boy
- Gracie Grace and kindness Girl
- Gravy Rich and warm Boy
- Greta Pearl, German Unisex
- Grrrtrude A growly classic Unisex
- Gunner One who handles the guns Boy
H
- Hairy Paw-ter A pun on the wizard Unisex
- Hana Flower in Japanese Unisex
- Hank Ruler of the home Boy
- Harley From the hare meadow Boy
- Havoc Cheerful destruction Boy
- Hazel The hazel tree, a soft brown Girl
- Heidi Noble, German Unisex
- Hercules Hero of great strength Boy
- Hobbes A philosophical tiger Unisex
- Honey Golden and sweet Girl
- Hunter One who tracks Boy
J
- Jabba the Mutt A pun on the film villain Unisex
- Jack God is gracious Boy
- Jellybean Small, bright and sweet Unisex
- Juno Roman queen of the gods Girl
K
- Kai Sea in Hawaiian Unisex
- Kaiser Emperor in German Unisex
- Katniss An edible root, and an archer Unisex
- Kemi Joy, Yoruba Unisex
- Khaleesi A queen of old stories Unisex
- Kitty Purry A pun on a pop star Unisex
- Klaus Victory of the people, German Unisex
- Kodiak A great northern island Unisex
- Kratos Strength in Greek Boy
- Kuro Black in Japanese Unisex
L
- Latte Milky coffee brown Girl
- Leia A princess with a plan Unisex
- Leilani Heavenly flower, Hawaiian Unisex
- Lola Sorrows, softened Girl
- Lord Fluffington Nobility, mostly fur Unisex
- Lucy Light Girl
- Luna Moon in Latin Girl
M
- Maggie Pearl Girl
- Magnus Great in Latin Boy
- Mario A mustachioed hero Unisex
- Marlin A great sea fish Unisex
- Mary Puppins Practically perfect Unisex
- Max The greatest Boy
- Maximus The greatest Boy
- Meadow Open grassy field Girl
- Meowly Cyrus A pun on a pop star Unisex
- Milo Soldier, merciful Boy
- Mocha Coffee with chocolate Girl
- Mochi Soft Japanese rice cake Unisex
- Molly Star of the sea Girl
- Moose Enormous and gentle Boy
- Moss Soft green on stone Unisex
- Munchkin A little one Unisex
- Murphy Sea warrior Boy
N
- Nacho Warm, cheesy and loud Boy
- Nala Successful, from Swahili Girl
- Nala Successful, from Swahili Unisex
- Nanook Polar bear, Inuit Unisex
- Nero Black in Italian Unisex
- Nibble Small determined bites Unisex
- Nitro Explosive energy Boy
- Nori Seaweed, Japanese Unisex
- Nova A star that flares bright Girl
- Nugget Small and golden Unisex
O
- Olive The olive tree, peace Girl
- Ollie Olive tree, peace Boy
- Otter Playful in the river Unisex
- Otto Wealthy, German Unisex
P
- Paco Free man, Spanish Unisex
- Peanut Small but mighty Unisex
- Pebble A little smooth stone Unisex
- Peewee Very small Unisex
- Penny A small lucky coin Girl
- Pepper Sharp and dark Girl
- Pierre Stone, French Unisex
- Pikachu Small, yellow and electric Unisex
- Pip A tiny seed Unisex
- Piper One who plays the pipes Girl
- Pippa Lover of horses Unisex
- Poppet A term of affection for a little one Unisex
- Pupzilla Small dog, enormous opinions Unisex
R
- Rain Water from the sky Unisex
- Rambo A one man army Boy
- Ranger One who roams and guards Boy
- Rebel One who refuses to comply Boy
- Reef Where the sea meets stone Unisex
- Rex King in Latin Boy
- Ridge The line along a hilltop Unisex
- River Flowing water Girl
- Robin Red breasted garden bird Unisex
- Rocky Strong as stone Boy
- Rosa Rose in Spanish Unisex
- Rosie The rose flower Girl
- Roxy Dawn Girl
- Ruby Deep red gemstone Girl
- Rufus Red haired Boy
- Ryu Dragon in Japanese Unisex
S
- Sabre A curved blade Boy
- Sadie Princess Girl
- Sandy Pale gold like the beach Girl
- Sanne Lily, Dutch Unisex
- Santa Paws A festive pun Unisex
- Saoirse Freedom, Irish Unisex
- Sarge Short for sergeant Boy
- Scamper Quick little steps Unisex
- Scout One who goes ahead Boy
- Shadow Cast in darkness Girl
- Sherlock Bones The great detective Unisex
- Shiro White in Japanese Unisex
- Simba Lion in Swahili Unisex
- Sir Pounce A knight of the hunt Unisex
- Sky Wide and open above Girl
- Snackrates A philosopher of food Unisex
- Snuggle What they do best Unisex
- Sonic Blue and very fast Unisex
- Sora Sky in Japanese Unisex
- Sprinkle A tiny scattering Unisex
- Sprout Something just beginning Unisex
- Squeak A very small sound Unisex
- Stella Star Girl
- Stitch Small blue chaos Unisex
- Summit The very top Unisex
- Sunny Full of light Unisex
- Sunny Full of light Unisex
- Swift A fast flying bird Unisex
T
- Taco Small, packed and popular Boy
- Tank Solid and unstoppable Boy
- Tater Short for potato Unisex
- Teddy Wealthy guardian, and a bear Boy
- Thunder The sound after lightning Boy
- Tikka A spiced dish Unisex
- Tiny Small, said plainly Unisex
- Titan One of the giants Boy
- Toothless A friendly dragon Unisex
- Totoro A gentle forest spirit Unisex
- Truffle Dark, rare and prized Girl
- Tucker One who softens cloth Boy
- Tumble How they move downstairs Unisex
- Twinkle A small bright light Unisex
- Tyson High spirited and fierce Boy
V
- Vader A dark commanding presence Unisex
- Viking A northern raider Boy
W
- Waffle Warm and golden Girl
- Whisper A very soft sound Unisex
- Wiggle Never quite still Unisex
- Willow Slender tree by water Girl
- Winnie Gentle friend Girl
- Winston Furchill A pun on the statesman Unisex
- Woofgang A pun on the composer Unisex
X
- Xena Warrior woman Girl
Y
- Yuki Snow in Japanese Unisex
- Yukon Northern wilderness Unisex
Z
- Zara Blooming flower, Arabic Unisex
- Zelda A legend Unisex
- Zeus King of the Greek gods Boy
- Zoom What happens at 3am Unisex
Questions people ask
How many dog names are on this list?
245 dog names, each one with its meaning.
How do I pick between them?
Say your shortlist out loud. Short names ending in a bright vowel are easiest for pets to learn, and you will be calling it across a garden eventually.