Pet form of Abigail, Hebrew for my father is joy · Hebrew
Pet form of Anne, Hebrew for grace · Hebrew
Germanic Aveza, or from Latin avis meaning bird
Short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew for my God is an oath · Hebrew
Pet form of Brooke, Old English for small stream
Short form of Callista, Greek for most beautiful · Greek
Pet form of Cassandra, the Greek prophetess of Troy · Greek
Greek, young green shoot · Greek
Pet form of Cynthia, a common dog name for decades
Short form of Dorothy or Theodora, Greek for gift · Greek
Germanic for all or other, a Norman favourite
French for she, also short for Eleanor or Gabrielle · French
Short for Eleanor or Elizabeth
Traditional name for a dog with a fox like face
The feeling that good things are coming, a Puritan virtue name
Pet form of Isabel, the Spanish form of Elizabeth
Short form of Jessica, from Hebrew Yiskah meaning to behold · Hebrew
Sanskrit for action, the idea that what goes around comes around · Sanskrit
Long standing name for a well mannered female dog
Arabic for night, the heroine of the Persian poem Layla and Majnun · Arabic
Pet form of Alexandra, Greek for defender of the people · Greek
Spanish short form of Dolores
Pet form of Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles meaning free man · French
A playful pet form of Louise · small dogs
Pet form of Madeline, from Magdalene, a woman of Magdala
Short for Margaret, pearl
The month of May, named for the Roman goddess Maia · Latin
Used in several languages, including Sanskrit and Hebrew
Short form of Margaret, Greek for pearl, a long standing sheepdog name
Italian and Scandinavian short form of Maria · small dogs
Short for Millicent or Amelia
Old fashioned affectionate name for a female dog
American slang for courage and spirit
Traditional name for a small, fluffy coated dog · small dogs
Swahili origin, often given as gift
Australian and British favourite, a softened form of Nala, Swahili for gift · Swahili
Latin, new, and a star that suddenly brightens
UK number one female dog name in the 2025 National Dog Survey
A female ruler, for a dog who rules the household
Name from the Queen of Sheba, given to dogs for generations
After the Isle of Skye in Scotland, or the blue sky · Scottish
Long standing name for a sweet natured dog
The lazy day of the week, for a calm and easy dog
Pet form of Natasha, a dog name favourite for decades
Short form of Teresa, Thomas Hardy's heroine Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Spanish and Portuguese for aunt, also short for names ending in tia · Spanish
Arabic for blooming flower, or a form of Sarah meaning princess · Arabic
From Zoe, Greek for life · Greek
Pet form of Albert, Germanic for noble and bright
Short for Alfred, a British favourite
The first letter of the Greek alphabet, for a natural leader · Greek
Pet form of Andrew, Greek for manly and brave · Greek
The ship of Jason and the Argonauts in Greek myth · Greek
Pet form of Arnold, Germanic for eagle power
Playful classic built on the word bark
Surname style name long given to steady, solid dogs
French, handsome · French
Pet form of Benjamin · small dogs
English surname meaning son of Benedict
English surname, Old English for clearing of bent grass
Pet form of Bernard, Germanic for brave as a bear
Short form of Albert or Herbert, Germanic for bright
Short for Albert or Bertram
Old Norse for to live, short and easy to shout · Old Norse
Short form of Robert, Germanic for bright fame
English surname from Old French bon meaning good · French
Irish and Scottish surname, Gaelic for ditch or muddy place · Irish
Irish surname, from Gaelic Cathan meaning battle · Irish
Classic name for a rescue dog given a second chance
Top male dog name in the UK and Australia
Long used name for the dog who leads the pack · big dogs
Old fashioned name for a bright, cheerful dog
Pet form of Charles, Germanic for free man
English occupational surname, a barrel maker
Italian short form of names like Bernardino and Corradino · Italian
Short for doctor, an old Western nickname
Pet form of Douglas, Scottish Gaelic for dark river · Scottish
English surname, from a town meaning Dudda's clearing
Irish surname long used as an easy going dog name · Irish
Of the Netherlands, also an old nickname for a trusted friend · Dutch
Pet form of Edward, Old English for rich guardian
Pet form of Ernest, Germanic for serious and resolute
A sudden burst of light, for a dog who is quick off the mark
Germanic, from the Franks, a people whose name came to mean free and honest
Greek Georgios, meaning farmer or earth worker · Greek
Short form of Gilbert, Germanic for bright pledge
Short for Angus or Augustus
American short form of Henry
Medieval English form of Henry, Germanic for home ruler
Traditional name for a dog with a keen nose
Pet form of Ignatius, Latin for fiery · Latin
Surname style dog name popular for decades
Medieval form of Jacob, Hebrew for supplanter · Hebrew
English surname from Gervais, Germanic for spear servant
Persian origin, treasurer
Modern short form of Jackson, son of Jack
Scottish nickname long given to terriers · Scottish
Latin for younger, for the youngest of the pack · Latin · small dogs
Greek for a thousand, the unit of weight · Greek
Old English for pointed hill, and British slang for a nap
A story handed down, or someone unforgettable
Pet form of Leonard, Germanic for brave lion
A connecting ring in a chain, a short form of Lincoln
Variant of Louis, famous warrior
Gaelic for son, short for any Mac surname · Scottish
Short for Maximilian, a long running number one for male dogs
Pet form of Michael, Hebrew for who is like God
Latin roots, consistently in the global top ten
After Moby Dick, the great white whale of Melville's novel · big dogs
The most common surname in Ireland · Irish
Pet form of Odin or Otis, a simple happy name
A fond nickname with an old American small town feel
Irish origin, long popular in the UK and Australia
Spanish for bear, for a big fluffy dog · Spanish · big dogs
Short for Oswald or Osbourne
Spanish form of Peter, Greek for stone · Spanish
Pet form of Peter, Greek for stone
Someone who steers a ship or flies a plane
The system that picks up signals, for a dog with big ears
Pet form of Ralph, Old Norse for wolf counsel
Traditional name for a cheeky, mischievous dog
A fast flying craft, for a dog who launches off the line
Short form of Roland, Germanic for famous land
Pet form of Ronald, Old Norse for ruler's counsel
Long used name for a boisterous, noisy dog
The ball game named after Rugby School in England
A holy or very good person, for a dog with endless patience
Biblical strong man, a long standing name for big dogs · big dogs
Classic name for a fast, low slung dog · small dogs
Of Scotland, or the amber whisky
Short form of Sidney, Old English for wide island
A light hop, or short for skipper, the captain
Italian for alone, for an independent spirit · Italian
An old fond word for a boy, also a pet form of Santino
Old favourite for a lively, quick witted dog
Traditional name for a tough looking dog
Old fashioned name for a friendly, game dog
Short form of Sullivan, Irish Gaelic for dark eyed · Irish
Old English Tata, meaning cheerful
Short form of Edward or Theodore, old English and Greek favourites
UK number one male dog name in the 2025 National Dog Survey
Spanish and Italian form of Titus, an old Roman name · Spanish
Pet form of Thomas, Aramaic for twin · Aramaic
Short form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius · Latin
Traditional name for a quick reacting dog
Long used name for a dog who keeps going
Short form of Tucker, and British slang for food
Long standing name for a dog with a hearty appetite
Strong sounding surname long given to powerful dogs · big dogs
Pet form of Vincent, long popular as a dog name
Old fashioned pet form of Walter, long used on dogs
Crafty and sly, also an English surname
Short form of Wilfred, Old English for desire for peace
English surname meaning son of Will
Pet form of Woodrow or Elwood, or simply of the woods
Short form of Ezekiel, Hebrew for God strengthens · Hebrew
The number nothing, for a dog who looks innocent of everything
A swift straight shot, for a fast and focused dog
Short for Australian, a fond name for an Australian Shepherd or kelpie
English occupational surname, a bailiff
A playful name for a small mischief maker
Plain and sturdy, a top ten name in the US
Old fashioned name for a black coated dog
French for blue, a favourite for a blue merle or grey coat · French
Old fashioned name for a brown coated dog
French nickname, very popular in Australia
The roasted bean drink, a natural pick for a dark brown coat
Bravery in the face of fear
Old fashioned name for a tightly curled coat
English surname from Derby, Old Norse for deer farm · Old Norse
Old fashioned name for a playful, bouncy dog
The colour of gold, a natural fit for a golden coat
A brave champion, also the priestess Hero in Greek myth · Greek
Short for independent, or a nod to India and indigo
Pet form of Jessica or Janet, an old Scottish favourite · Scottish
Initials as a name, easy to call across the park
Fairness and right, a virtue name
Pet form of Christopher or Katherine
Sioux word meaning friend or ally · Sioux
Short form of Louis or Louise, Germanic for famous warrior
Pet form of Max or Maxine, Latin for greatest · Latin
Classic name for a dog with a jet black coat
Japanese for shrine maiden, or a form of Michael · Japanese
Slavic name long used on shepherds and huskies · Russian
Short form of Nicole or Nicholas, long popular on dogs
The great sea, for a dog with blue eyes or a love of water
Old favourite for a round, cuddly dog
The rule of a king or queen
English surname, Old Norse for ridge farm · Old Norse
French for russet red, also the butter and flour base of a sauce · French
Persian, after the 13th century poet; also Japanese for beauty and lapis lazuli · Persian
The cereal grain, warm and brown
Short form of Samuel, Hebrew for God has heard · Hebrew
Short for Samuel or Samantha
English, one who goes ahead and explores
Long used name for a shaggy, unkempt coat
For a pup who follows you everywhere
Hebrew place name, often read as peaceful or his gift · Hebrew
Traditional name for a small white dog · small dogs
The soul or lively energy within
Traditional name for a dog with a patch of contrasting fur
Pet form of Stephen or Stephanie, Greek for crown · Greek
For a pup with a bright temper
Old favourite for the smallest dog in the litter · small dogs
Classic name for a dog with a permanently busy tail