Calm Dog Names

If you want something chill or laid-back for your dog, these calm dog names will speak to you. Your dog might not be calm as a puppy, but one day the name will be suitable – we promise!

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Airy
Light as a breeze, this name suits peaceful, easy-going pups perfectly.
Allay
Eases worries, soothes nerves, like a furry, four-legged peace ambassador!
Aloof
They're chill, distant, and not overly eager for attention.
Beans
Beans are mellow, just like chill pups lounging around all day.
Betty
Betty sounds gentle, soothing and brings peace, perfect for mellow pups.
Bobby
Bobby sounds soothing, like a gentle breeze or a quiet stream.
Boy
Boys are often chill, laid-back, and easygoing, just like these pups!
Breezy
Gentle winds are soothing, just like these peaceful, easygoing pups.
Bubba
Bubba suggests a laid-back, gentle nature, perfect for chill pooches.
Bubby
Bubby sounds soothing, gentle, and friendly, perfect for peaceful pooches.
Bum
Bum suggests laziness, perfect for pooches who love lounging around.
Butter
Smooth, creamy texture mirrors their gentle, easygoing nature.
Butterbean
Butterbeans are mellow, just like these peaceful, easygoing pups.
Chill
Relaxed pooches exude a cool, laid-back vibe, just like "chill" suggests.
Chilly
Chilly suggests a cool, relaxed demeanor, perfect for easygoing pups.
Dally
Dilly dally.
Dawdle
Dawdle captures their slow, leisurely, and relaxed nature perfectly.
Decaf
Decaf suggests less energy, like coffee without caffeine.
Dozer
Dozer suggests a dog who loves snoozing and lazing around all day.
Dreamy
Dreamy suggests a relaxed, peaceful pooch with a serene, easygoing nature.
Easy
They're laid-back, stress-free, and their chill vibes are contagious!
Flex
Flex suggests adaptability and ease, traits often found in relaxed pooches.
George
George sounds gentle, steady, and has a soothing, laid-back vibe.
Hammock
Hammocks symbolize relaxation, just like chill, laid-back pups.
Holiday
Relaxing vibes and leisurely pace match a laid-back pooch perfectly.
Jacks
Jacks are steady, cool pooches, never ruffled, always chill.
Jaunty
Jaunty suggests a cheerful, easygoing nature often seen in relaxed pups.
Lacuna
Lacuna means gap or pause, perfect for chill, laid-back pups!
Lane
Lane suggests a peaceful, steady path, perfect for chill pups.
Lax
Lax suggests a laid-back, easygoing nature, perfect for chill pups.
LB (Lazy Bones)
They love lounging around, taking naps and are never in a rush.
Liberty
Freedom and peace are synonymous with both tranquility and this moniker.
Loll
Loll means to relax, perfect for chill, laid-back pooches!
Loose
Relaxed pooches are often laid-back, easygoing, and free from tension.
Lounge
Lounging pooches love to chill, embodying the laid-back vibe of a lounge.
Lull
Lull suggests quiet, peacefulness, and a soothing, gentle nature.
Mac
Mac sounds like a chill buddy who loves belly rubs and naps.
Marshmallow
Soft, sweet, and fluffy, just like a peaceful, well-behaved pooch.
Mellow
Mellow means relaxed, easygoing, and peaceful, just like chill pups!
Miles
Miles suggests a long, leisurely journey, perfect for laid-back pups.
Mosey
Mosey suggests a slow, relaxed pace, perfect for chill pups.
Napper
Dogs with this name love snoozing and lounging around all day.
Oops
Mistakes are rare with these peaceful, unflappable, and serene pooches.
Piddle
Piddle suggests a gentle, relaxed pooch who's never in a rush.
Recess
Recess evokes playfulness, relaxation, and a break from high-energy antics.
Serene
Laidback and calm.
Shabby
Shabby suggests a laid-back, easygoing pooch with a relaxed demeanor.
Siesta
Siesta means nap in Spanish, perfect for laid-back, snoozy pups!
Simmer
Simmer suggests a gentle, steady, and peaceful demeanor, just like mellow pups.
Slack
Slack mirrors their laid-back, easygoing, and peaceful demeanor.
Sloth
Sloths are slow, lazy animals, just like chill, laid-back pups.
Slug
Slugs move slowly, are quiet, and love to lounge around.
Snoozer
Snoozer suggests a dog that loves naps and quiet, peaceful moments.
Softie
Gentle and relaxed, they're like fluffy, living pillows of peace.
Solace
Solace means comfort, perfect for a soothing, peaceful pooch.
Stretch
Stretching out lazily, they embody relaxation and easy-going vibes.
Stroll
Stroll suggests a leisurely, relaxed pace, perfect for chill pups.
Taper
Taper suggests a gentle decrease, like a chill pup's energy levels.
Toddle
Toddle suggests slow, gentle movement, perfect for relaxed pooches.
Vacay
Relaxed pooches embody the chill, laid-back vibes of a holiday.
Wade
Wade suggests gentle movement, like a peaceful river stroll.
Weekend
Weekends symbolize relaxation, just like these laid-back, easygoing pups.

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

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

Lay the foundations for a well-behaved dog by giving them one of these mellow dog names. Your puppy might not calm down for a few years, but at least they'll have a fitting name when they do!

Set your dog up right with these zen dog names. They're great for lovers of yoga, meditation and mindfulness, who want to inspire a sense of calm in their pup.

Calm Dog Names currently rank in 70th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of May 2025, calm dog names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more 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 Calm Dog Names?

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

Marshmallow is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Dozer.

Taper 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 George.

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

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

The states that love calm dog names the most are Oklahoma, Hawaii and Idaho.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in West Virginia, North Dakota and Wyoming.

Which countries have the most love for Calm Dog Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE calm dog names are Haiti, Rwanda and Angola.

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