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The ultimate puppy names list

TrustedHousesitters blog author - Danielle Petch
Danielle Petch
May 26, 20213 min read
A Golden Retriever puppy running through a field

At Trusted HQ, we’re not sure there’s anything quite as exciting as bringing home a new puppy. But when it comes to cute puppy names, there’s a lot of choice out there — and considering you’ll be shouting it out across the dog park, picking the perfect one is important.

Whether you want something traditional or a unique dog name that’ll have your puppy standing out from the pack (human names for dogs? We’re definitely here for it), our ultimate, perfect puppy names list has got you covered. 

Top 50 male puppy names

Boisterous and bold or refined and dignified – whatever impression you want to make, you're sure to find an option to suit your new addition in our list of boy puppy names.  

  1. Ace
  2. Archie
  3. Bailey
  4. Bear
  5. Blue
  6. Bodie
  7. Bowie
  8. Cash
  9. Charlie
  10. Chester
  11. Cody
  12. Cooper
  13. Diesel
  14. Duke
  15. Dylan
  16. Eli
  17. Ezra
  18. Finlay
  19. Finn
  20. Ghost
  21. Harley
  22. Hunter
  23. Ice
  24. Jackson
  25. Jasper
  26. Kobe
  27. Leo
  28. Loki
  29. Lucas
  30. Mac
  31. Marley
  32. Max
  33. Milo
  34. Moose
  35. Murphy
  36. Newton
  37. Oakley
  38. Ollie
  39. Oscar
  40. Otis
  41. Porter
  42. Riley
  43. Rufus
  44. Ryder
  45. Sam
  46. Shadow
  47. Thor
  48. Toto
  49. Whiskey
  50. Ziggy

Top 50 female puppy names

Whether you want to make pop culture references or keep it classic, our pick of the best girl puppy names has something for every new dog owner. Here's our list of dog names perfect for your female pooch.

  1. Abby
  2. Arya
  3. Bailey
  4. Bella
  5. Bow
  6. Cleo
  7. Coco
  8. Daisy
  9. Dixie
  10. Duchess
  11. Effy
  12. Ella
  13. Fifi
  14. Goldie
  15. Gizzy
  16. Harley
  17. Ivy
  18. Izzy
  19. Jazz
  20. Josie
  21. Kaia
  22. Karma
  23. Lady
  24. Lola
  25. Lucy
  26. Lulu
  27. Maple
  28. Misty
  29. Molly
  30. Nala
  31. Olive
  32. Oona
  33. Penny
  34. Piper 
  35. Poppy
  36. Queenie
  37. Quinn
  38. River
  39. Rosie
  40. Roxy 
  41. Ruby
  42. Shadow
  43. Skye
  44. Stella
  45. Storm
  46. Suri
  47. Tilly
  48. Una
  49. Willow
  50. Winnie

Top 50 unique (yet perfect) puppy names

Want to go for something a little different? Here are 25 out-of-the-box ultimate dog names each for male and female puppies. Some have even topped lists as the least used dog names, so you know you're unlikely to run into any others at the dog park.

Unique boy puppy names

  1. Phantom
  2. Skip
  3. Bambam
  4. Stryker
  5. Rowan
  6. Coffee
  7. Trevor
  8. Brinkley
  9. Oslo
  10. Porkchop
  11. Ruckus
  12. Sancho
  13. Dennis
  14. Marlo
  15. Keanu
  16. Ninja
  17. Finnigan
  18. Brooklyn
  19. Coconut
  20. Conan
  21. Seymour
  22. Dodge
  23. Rookie
  24. Chino
  25. Midas

Unique girl puppy names

Here's a list of the ultimate dog names for your unique, female pup.

  1. Chili
  2. Valkyrie
  3. Pickle
  4. Momma
  5. Cardi
  6. Pancake
  7. Tinker
  8. Bellatrix
  9. Latte
  10. Melody
  11. Indie
  12. Leeloo
  13. Juno
  14. Henna
  15. Pumpkin
  16. Bagel
  17. Lizzo
  18. Taytay
  19. Biscuit
  20. Fifi
  21. Mochi
  22. Tansy
  23. Summer
  24. Queenie
  25. Maisie

Top 25 cute puppy names

Your little ball of fluff deserves a name as adorable as they are. These unisex names all work, whether you're looking for cute girl puppy names or something for your bounding baby boy.

  1. Fluffy
  2. Muffin
  3. Buddy
  4. Marshmallow
  5. Peewee
  6. Shortie
  7. Squidge
  8. Beanie
  9. Jellybean
  10. Squirt
  11. Squiggle
  12. Bubbles
  13. Snuggles
  14. Smoochy
  15. Candycane
  16. Honey
  17. Sweetie
  18. Snickers
  19. Angel
  20. Dixie
  21. Pepper
  22. Riff-raff
  23. Nugget
  24. Cupcake
  25. Boo

How to teach a puppy its name

Now that you've read our list of the perfect puppy names, and hopefully chosen one for your new arrival, it's time for the most important part – getting them to respond to it.

The best way to do this is with positive reinforcement – that is, associating the name with something nice like a soft and tasty dog treat. Find a nice quiet spot with no distractions, and wait until your pup isn't looking at you. Say their name in a cheerful voice and, when they look at you, let them know that's the right response by praising them and giving them a treat. Keep doing it throughout the day until they start to respond.

Level this up step by step: start by moving further away before calling their name, and then wait until they look at your face rather than in your general direction. Once they're really getting it, you can start to do it in places with distractions – like the local park. You can slowly phase out the treats – your pupper will be happy with the love and attention.

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