Summer dogs names for your furry beach babe

Whether you're a self-confessed sun-worshipper or adopting a new furry friend over the summer months (and if so - congrats!), chances are you'll need an epic list of great summer dog names to get those canine creative juices flowing.

Needless to say, your new pooch will be a total ray of sunshine in your life - so naturally, they'll need an equally bright and beautiful name to boot!

So, sit back, relax (preferably, tropical smoothie in hand), and get ready to paw-ruse our list of the best summer dog names. From beachy dog names to monikers inspired by summer fruits (that are guaranteed to melt your heart like a hot summer's day), we've got all the ins-paw-ration you'll need. Let the summertime fun begin!

Male summer dog names

Rest assured, these summer-themed dog names for your boy pooch are guaranteed to be a real canine crowd-pleaser, whatever the season!

• Sunny
• Breezy
• Blaze
• Rio
• Sailor
• August
• Reef
• Kona
• Jet
• Apollo

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Female summer dog names

In the summertime, when the weather is fine... treat the special (furry) little lady in your life with one of these great girl summer names for dogs.

• Luna
• Sandy
• Summer
• Coral
• Daisy
• Nala
• Stella
• Marigold
• Coco
• June

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Beach dog names

Surfs up! Whether your pooch is a total beach bum or you long for a moniker that evokes clear blue seas and soft white sand, we've got you covered with this list of beach names for dogs.

• Shelly
• Coast
• Shore
• Waverly
• Cove
• Drift
• Pebble
• Pier
• Lagoon

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Dog names inspired by summer flowers

Tap into your canine companion's inner flower child with one of these botanical monikers, inspired by some of the most popular flowers of the season.

• Poppy
• Blossom
• Jasmine
• Lily
• Zinnia
• Iris
• Dahlia
• Petunia
• Rose
• Sunflower

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Names inspired by summer fruits

There's no doubt that your pooch is just as sweet as the ripest summer fruit - so, it only makes sense to give them a name to match! Feast your eyes on these summer fruit-inspired monikers, that are ideal for girl and boy pooches alike.

• Mango
• Kiwi
• Berry
• Pineapple
• Peach
• Melon
• Papaya
• Citrus
• Guava
• Apricot

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Unique summer-inspired dog names

None of these names piqued your interest yet? We got you. For a pooch who's simply too unique for 'Fido' (sorry, Fidos...), check out these ultra-unique monikers inspired by all things summer.

• Sol
• Ember
• Rioja
• Solana
• Sundance
• Sirocco
• Calypso
• Solstice
• Lumi

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Dog names inspired by summer vacation spots

Want your dog to remind you of the sun, sea, and your favorite vacation? Naturally. These monikers inspired by some of the most Insta-worthy vacation spots will have you (and your four-legged friend) channeling that 'out of office' feeling in no time...

• Bali
• Maui
• Capri
• Ibiza
• Malibu
• Santorini
• Cancun
• Phuket
• Zanzibar
• Mykonos

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Summer dog names - tips

We hope our list of summer dog names has helped you paw one step closer to finding the perfect moniker. But if not, no worries! We've got a few more tricks up our sleeve to help you settle on the perfect name…

Firstly, consider a name that ends in a vowel. Why? These tend to be easier for our four-legged friends to understand. Dogs rely on sounds to communicate with us, after all, and vowel-ending names can help your pooch to pick out their own moniker out of the sea (or sand!) of words we use in everyday conversations.

Secondly, steer clear of summer dog names that sound like commands such as "sit", "stay", or "heel", as this could confuse your pup during training. For the same reasons, avoid names that are shared by close friends or family members.

Lastly, short and sweet is key. While it's tempting (and can be quite funny!) to go for an elaborate, overly-creative summer dog name, names with one or two syllables are much easier for your pooch to understand. After all, just imagine trying to call out a tongue-twister name down at the dog beach!

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