Alcohol Dog Names

People name dogs after food all the time, so why not booze? Leaf through these alcohol dog names, find your favorite tipple, and give your pup a funny drink-inspired moniker!

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Absinthe
This name is derived from a potent, anise-flavored spirit.
Appletini
This name is derived from a popular fruity cocktail.
Bacardi
Bacardi is a well-known brand of rum, making it a fitting choice for a spirited canine.
Bellini
Bellini is named after a popular Italian cocktail made with Prosecco and peach purée.
Boilo
Boilo is a traditional homemade Yuletide liquor from Pennsylvania, hence the association.
Bourbon
Named after a popular American whiskey, it's often chosen for dogs with a rich, warm coat color.
Brandy
Brandy is a type of distilled wine, often associated with warmth and comfort.
Chianti
Chianti is a famous type of wine from Italy, making it a fitting name for a dog.
Cognac
Cognac is a type of French brandy, making it a fitting name for a dog.
Collins
Derived from a popular cocktail, Tom Collins.
Cordial
Cordial refers to a sweet, flavored type of liquor.
Daiquiri
Daiquiri is a popular cocktail, making it a fitting moniker for a spirited pup.
Duff
It's named after a popular beer brand in the Simpsons cartoon.
Gimlet
Gimlet is a popular cocktail, making it a fun, spirited choice for a pet's name.
Gin
Derived from a popular spirit, often associated with sophistication and British culture.
Gindian
This name combines "gin", a type of liquor, with "Indian", a breed of dog.
Guinness
Named after a popular Irish stout, it's often chosen for dark-colored pets.
Hennessy
This name is derived from a popular brand of cognac.
Hooch
Derived from a slang term for illicitly produced liquor, often associated with dogs in pop culture.
Hurricane
Hurricane cocktails are a popular drink, inspiring the canine moniker.
Jack
Associations with popular beverages like Daniels and Sparrow give it a boozy connotation.
José Cuervo
This name is derived from a popular brand of tequila.
Julep
Mint julep is a famous cocktail, inspiring this canine moniker.
Junmai
Junmai refers to a type of pure rice sake, a Japanese drink.
Kahlua
This name is derived from a popular Mexican coffee-flavored liqueur.
Lager
Lager is a type of beer, making it a fitting name for a dog for beer enthusiasts.
Mai Tai
Mai Tai is a popular tropical cocktail, making it a fun, spirited choice for a pet's moniker.
Margarita
This name is derived from a popular tequila-based cocktail.
Martini
Derived from a popular cocktail, often associated with sophistication and elegance.
Mimosa
Mimosa is a popular brunch cocktail made from champagne and orange juice.
Ouzo
This name is derived from a popular Greek liquor.
Paloma
Paloma refers to a popular tequila-based cocktail.
Piña Colada
This tropical cocktail-inspired moniker reflects a fun, laid-back personality.
Pink Lady
This name is derived from a popular cocktail.
Pinot
Pinot is a type of wine, making it a beverage-inspired pet name.
Poteen
Poteen refers to a traditional Irish distilled beverage, often likened to moonshine.
Saké
Saké is a popular Japanese rice wine, making it a fitting name for a dog.
Sambuca
This name is derived from a popular Italian anise-flavored liqueur.
Sangria
Sangria is a popular wine-based cocktail, making it a fitting name for a dog for wine lovers.
Sherry
Named after a popular fortified wine from Spain.
Soju
Soju is a popular Korean distilled spirit, often inspiring pet names.
Stengah
Stengah refers to a half-filled glass of whisky in old sailor slang.
Suds
Suds refers to the frothy foam on top of beer.
Syrah
Syrah is a type of wine, making it a fitting name for a dog for wine lovers.
Tipple
Tipple refers to a small drink of liquor, making it a booze-related canine moniker.
Toddy
Toddy refers to a mixed drink often served hot, making it a fitting name for a dog.
Vino
Vino is Italian and Spanish for wine, a popular alcoholic beverage.
Visky
Derived from "whiskey," it's a playful nod to a popular spirit.
Whiskey
Whiskey is a popular beverage often consumed by adults.

Staying on the alcohol theme, these names mean wine or are in some way related to the word.

Alcohol Dog Names currently rank in 46th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of May 2025, alcohol dog names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Alcohol Dog Names?

These alcohol dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Mai Tai is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Hurricane.

Bacardi scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Jack.

How does interest compare across the United States for Alcohol Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Alcohol Dog Names.

The states that love alcohol dog names the most are Delaware, District of Columbia and Nebraska.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Connecticut, Arkansas and Alaska.

Which countries have the most love for Alcohol Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of alcohol dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE alcohol dog names are Belize, Panama and Costa Rica.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Denmark, Nigeria and Pakistan.