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Fall dog names

TrustedHousesitters blog writer Dan Barraclough
Dan Barraclough
April 19, 20233 min read
Australian shepherd sitting in a pile of leaves blowing around it

Is there anything cozier than cuddling up with your canine companion by the fire? Sounds like fall to us. If you’re adopting a fluffy friend during autumn, or you simply love this time of year, you’ll find some paw-some naming inspiration from our list of fall dog names.

With one of these pup-kin themed monikers, you can get ready for a lifetime of fall-related fun times, whether that’s walking through pumpkin patches or taking Halloween selfies together.

With our list of October dog names inspired by the spookiest, most beautiful season of the year, you’ve come to the best place for naming your pumpkin pooch.

Male fall dog names

We’ve got all the autumnal inspiration for your new pumpkin-themed pup, having created the ultimate list of fall dog names for boys that honor their colorful paw-sonalities…

  • Rusty
  • Jasper
  • Copper
  • Hunter
  • Oakley
  • Cedar
  • Blaze
  • Asher
  • Sawyer
  • Tucker
  • Finn
  • Archer
  • Marley
  • Griffin
  • Bruno
  • Orion
  • Felix
  • Winston
  • Leo
  • Bruno

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Female fall dog names

We all know your new pooch is as sweet as pumpkin pie. So we’ve piled up the best female fall dog names for you to sweep into your own shortlist…

  • Hazel
  • Autumn
  • Willow
  • Ember
  • Ruby
  • Maple
  • Ivy
  • Olive
  • Luna
  • Stella
  • Sophie
  • Ruby
  • Juniper
  • Ginger
  • Hazel
  • Penny
  • Daisy
  • Piper
  • Rosie
  • Coco

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Cute Autumn dog names

Is your pup more sugar than spice? Or are they simply everything nice? Whatever your pooch’s pup-sonality, give them a heart-warming autumnal dog name to match their adorable, smushy faces…

  • Acorn
  • Pippin
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Pumpkin
  • Figgy
  • Biscuit
  • Butterscotch
  • Marshmallow
  • Muffin
  • Pecan
  • Snickerdoodle
  • Sprout
  • Truffle
  • Waffles
  • Peanut
  • Cookie
  • Mocha
  • S'mores
  • Sprinkle

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Thanksgiving dog names

At TrustedHousesitters, we’re thankful every day for pets. Why not give thanks to your four-legged blessing with one of these fall dog names? Just look at those delicious, treat-related monikers that’ll have everyone smacking their lips as your pup pulls at their heart strings…

  • Pilgrim
  • Stuffing
  • Turkey
  • Cranberry
  • Gravy
  • Harvest
  • Cornbread
  • Pie
  • Yam
  • Pumpkin
  • Apple
  • Chestnut
  • Harvest
  • Bounty
  • Mayflower
  • Gobbler
  • Cornucopia
  • Pilgrim
  • Cranberry
  • Butternut

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Halloween dog names

What does a pooch say to trick-or-treaters? Happy Howl-O-Ween! Once you’ve finished laughing, check out these October dog names for your not-so-spooky pup…

  • Ghost
  • Goblin
  • Pumpkin
  • Spider
  • Boo
  • Witches
  • Candy
  • Bones
  • Broomstick
  • Cauldron
  • Casper
  • Spooky
  • Trickster
  • Cobweb
  • Raven
  • Moon
  • Jack
  • Phantom
  • Voodoo
  • Shadow

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Fall dog name - tips

Congratulations! We've curated a delightful assortment of fall dog names that’ll make your canine companion sing with seasonal spirit (yes, we mean bark at trick-or-treaters). And guess what? We've got some naming tips to help you out.

We always recommend that, once your four-legged family member has settled in, you take a moment to embrace their unique paw-sonality and charming canine traits. This will help guide your decision.

Do they have the adventurous spirit of a woodland explorer? Then a name like Mayflower or Truffle could be a perfect fit. Perhaps they possess a playful charm that brings to mind the sound of crunching leaves, like Rusty or Acorn? Or maybe they radiate a cozy warmth and cuddliness, just like curling up by a crackling fireplace, making names like Cocoa or Pumpkin feel paw-fect.

Crucially, you also need to make sure the name rolls off your tongue nicely. After all, you’ll likely be shouting this name across the park, so you don’t want a name that’s difficult or embarrassing to say.

No matter which adorable fall dog name you choose, we're confident your pooch will steal hearts wherever they go. So, grab a mug of hot apple cider, cuddle up with your furry friend, and let the vibrant colors of fall inspire your name-picking adventure.

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