Cute Dog Names

Wanna name your new fur baby something cute? These are the cutest dog names on the internet!

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AbeFather Of Nations
AceOne Or Expert
AeroOf The Sky
AidenLittle Fire
AJUnconquerable
AjaTo Drive, Propel
AlfieCounselor
AliNoble, Exalted
AmesGod of war in greek mythology.
AmosBurdened
AndyMan-like, or brave
AngelMessenger of god
AngusScottishexceptional
AnselGod, Protector
ApplejackCereal or drink
ArchieGenuine, bold or brave
ArgoA unique vessel that transported jason and the argonauts in greek mythology.
ArielLion Of God
ArloHill
ArtieBear
AtlasA titan condemned to hold up the celestial heavens for eternity in Greek mythology. It means "to carry".
AtwoodWooded by water.
AugieLovable, strong, wise.
AustinGreat, magnificent
AutumnFall Season
AveryElf King
BabeDeath, destruction and run.
BabyInfant
BaconEnglish scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292)
BaileyCourtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
BajaLower, either in elevation or geography.
BaltoBrave sled dog hero.
BambiChild
BanjoBanjo
BarkleyBirch tree meadow
BarneyShort for barnacle.
BasilKing
BaxterBaker
Beakera cup (usually without a handle)
BeanThe seed of one of several genera of the flowering plant family Fabaceae.
BearBear-like
BeauHandsome
Becksa beckoning gesture
Beeany of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
BellUnisexual name meaning ''beauty.''
BenjaminSon Of My Right Hand
BenjiSon Of My Right Hand
BennySon Of My Right Hand
BernieBold As A Bear
BillyResolute protector
BingoA game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
BirdieLittle Bird
BiscuitAny of various small flat sweet cakes or cookies. Literally means "twice cooked".
BitsySmall and cute.
BlancheWhite
BlazeBright and shiny.
BlondieFamous female singer-songwriter.
BlossomFlower, Bloom
BlueThe color; also a colloquialism meaning "sad"
BoTo live
BobbyChess genius.
BoltExplosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.
BonnieFrom bonnie and clyde.
Booa cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
BoomerLarge, loud or notable; also a slang term for people of the Baby Boomer generation.
BootsA covering for the foot and lower leg
BoscoShrub; working in a wood.
BowieYellow Haired
BradyDescendant Of Bradach
BrainCharacter from inspector gadget.
BravoBrave, courageous
BrewsterBrewer
Brian GriffinFamily Dog Cartoon Character
BrodieName Of A Scottish Castle
BrooklynBroken Land Or Pretty Brook
BrownieA legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.
BubbaNickname for a boy in the south of the US; a slow moving individual.
BubblesBubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."
BuckDeer, Cowboy
BuckyThe winter soldier in captain america.
BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
BugAn error or flaw in a computer program.
BugsyGangster visionary leader.
BullseyeTargeted accuracy goal.
BunnyLittle Rabbit
BusterTough guy; a man of great strength.
ButternutNorth American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye
Buttona device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
ButtonsKnob or ball attached to another body.
BuzzVillage In The Woods; echoing of bees and other insects.
CaesarSalad anyone?
CainAcquired, or possessed; the first born son of Adam & Eve.
CandyBright, Sweet
CappuccinoEspresso-based coffee drink
CaptainThe leader of a group of people
Caramelhaving the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown
CarmelVineyard Of God
CarterOne who transports goods by cart or wagon.
CasperTreasurer
CeceThe goddess of agriculture, and motherly love
ChampShort for "champion".
ChanceFortune, Luck
CharlieFree man
ChaseSkilled hunter or huntsman.
ChesterA Fortress, Camp
ChewieChewbacca's nickname in the star wars franchise.
Chewy(of a consistency) requiring chewing
ChicoDiminutive form of Francisco; means small, boy or child.
ChipA word short for a chipset, or a splinter. Also the diminutive form of Charles.
Chocolatea medium brown to dark-brown color
CinnamonThe Spice
CJInitials of C and J
CleoOf a well known father
CliffordFrom the ford by the cliff
ClydeThe name of a Scottish river; means "the keeper of the keys".
CobySupplanter
CocoCook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.
Coconuttall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics
CodyHelpful
CookieSmall files that hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website.
Cookie MonsterCookie-loving monster.
CooperBarrel maker
CopernicusPolish astronomer who produced a workable model of the solar system with the sun in the center (1473-1543)
Coppera reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper
CorkyLight, buoyant, lively
CosmoOrder, harmony, beauty.
CottonCotton
CricketLoud Insect Of The Night
Cuddlesmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Cupcakesmall cake baked in a muffin tin
CupidAncient roman god of love.
CutieCute and adorable.
DakotaThe Allies
DarwinDear Friend
DashA short fast race; to move quickly.
DavyEnglish chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
DenverFrom The Passage Of The Danes
DexterRight-handed, skilled
DiamondBrilliant Gem
DieselFuel; diminutive form of Matthias.
DigbyFrom The Farm At The Ditch
DijonDivine, godly.
DinoLittle old sword
DonnieFrom Donald or Donovan; brown, chief or noble.
DonnyMighty; dark.
DoonesburyHumorous comic strip.
DotA single pixel on a matrix display.
DudleyFrom the people's meadow
DuffyDescendant of Dubhthach
DukeLeader, commander, governor of a province
DustyDiminutive of Dustin, meaning brave warrior.
DutchFrom The Netherlands
DylanSon of the sea; born from the ocean.
EarnestDiligent, Truthful
EddieWealthy guardian; diminutive of Edward
EdenParadise
EdieShort Form Of Edith
EdisonExtremely intelligent scientist, thomas edison
Elfbelow 3 kilohertz
EliAscended, uplifted, high
EliotThe Lord Is My God
ElmoHelmet
EltonThe old town or settlement
EmberSpark, Burning Low
ErnieEarnest, serious
EverettBrave; strong as a wild boar
EwokSmall species in the star wars universe.
EzraHelper
FancyCaprice, whim or illusion.
FarleyFrom the fern-covered clearing
FayeFairy Or Elf
FelixLucky, fortunate
FergusSuperior
FinleyFair-haired hero
FinnClear, fair or white
FisherFisherman
FlashSudden burst of flame or light
FloppyHanging in a limp or loose way.
FonzieCool, confident, charismatic.
ForrestDweller near the woods
Foxymarked by skill in deception
FrankFree, liberal, generous
FrankieFree or truthful; from France.
FranklinPolitician.
FreddyPeaceful ruler; diminutive of Frederick.
FritzPeaceful ruler; diminutive of Friedrich.
Fuzzycovering with fine light hairs
GageOath, pledge
GeoFarmer Or Location
GeorgeFarmer, worker of the Earth
GeorgieFarmer
GhostBreath, soul, spirit, being
GidgetA modern term for a silly ditzy girl.
GingerReddish Orange Color
GizmoAnother word for gadget.
GoldieMade Of Gold
GooseWater bird with a long neck; slang for a foolish person.
GordyFrom Gordon, Scotland
GradyDescendant of the noble or illustrious one
GulliverGlutton
GusWorthy of respect; diminutive of Augustus.
HanselGod Is Gracious
HappyJoyful
HarleyWoodland, clearing.
HarperHarp Player
HarryHome ruler
HarveyBattle warrior
HayesLives by the forest or bush
HenryHome ruler
HersheyChocolate brand
Hobbitan imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien
HoneySweet As Honey
HoochStrange brew, distilled liquor made by the Hutsnuwu Indians
HopeGood
HossHoss
HuckShort form of Huckleberry
HudsonThe son of Hugh
HunterOne who hunts
IggyFirey One
IkeLaughter
IndyIndependent or Indian; short for Indiana.
IraWatchful
IrisColorful, Rainbow
IvoryWhite As Elephant Tusks
IzzyShort for Isabelle.
JackGod Is Gracious
JacksonSon of Jack
JacquesSupplanter
JadeThe first name of agatha christie's miss marple character
JamesonWhiskey
JasperTreasurer
JavaA type of coffee grown on the Java, an island of Indonesia.
JawaIndonesian motorcycle brand.
Jazzy(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
JeffreyGod's peace; traveller.
JellybeanSmall, sweet candy.
Jerry LeeFamous rock musician.
JesseThe Lord exists
JethroAbundance
JinxEdgy.
JoeyGod Will Increase
JordanTo Flow Down
JordiFlowing River
JordyFlowing River
JudeDaisy
JuniorYounger; lower in rank or experience.
JunoThe queen of the gods in roman mythology
JustineAs in justice.
KahluaCoffee liqueur
KaneLittle battler
KarmaDestiny.
KenjiStrong, healthy second son
KennedyMisshapen Head
KingRuler
KiplingFrom Cuppel's People
KirbyFrom The Village With The Church
KnoxFrom The Small Hill
KobySupplanter
KodaFriend
KokoStork
Konathe name of a star
Lada male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
LaikaSpace dog explorer.
LanceLand
LassieYoung Girl, Maiden
LennyBrave As A Lion
LeoThe nemean lion in Greek mythology
LeroyKing
LeviJoined In Harmony
LewisFamed Warrior
LexyDefending men
LibertyFreedom
Lightningabrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
LincolnLake settlement, lake colony
LinusFlax
LoLovely and optimistic.
LoganLittle Hollow
LokiThe sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.
LouieFamous Warrior
LuckyFortunate
LukaBringer of Light
LyleFrom The Island
LyricWords Of A Song
MacSon
MaddenLittle Dog
Mai TaiA cocktail that's made with rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup and lime juice.
MajorBetter; a military rank
MannyGod Is With Us
MapleSpecies Of Tree In The Acer Genus
MarleyPleasant seaside meadow
MarshmallowLazy and fluffy.
MartyServant Of Mars, God Of War
MasonOne who works with stone
MateoGift of God
MaxGreatest
MaximusGreatest
MaxwellGreat stream
MeadowA beautiful field
MeekoLittle Mischief
MickeyWho Is Like God?
MilesSoldier or servant
MiloSoldier, or merciful
MimiFaithful guard
MinnieOf The Sea Or Bitter
MitchWho Is Like God?
Mochaa superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia
MoeTo love; God's saviour; dark skinned
MonetTo Be Heard
MontyMountain belonging to the ruler
MoonFrom The Moon
MortyDead sea, or a stagnant lake
MouseA hand-held pointing device for computers.
MowgliBoy in the jungle book
MoxieVerve, vigor or courage. the origins of the term are from an american soft drink, trademarked as ''moxie.''
Muffina sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
MuffinsSweet or savory baked goods
MunchkinSmall, cute people.
MurphyDescendant of a sea warrior
MurrayFrom The Sea Town
NanaSeven
NelsonMurderer and robber.
NemoNo one knows.
NewtonFig newton
NicoShort Form Of Nicholas Or Nicodemus
NikitaUnconquerable in russian.
NilesSon Of Neil
NoahRest, Peace
NoodlesStays limp and inactive.
NoriTo rule
NormMan From The North
Nuggeta solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
NutmegEast Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
OakleyFrom The Oak Tree Field
OdieLovable, loyal companion.
OdinThe god of wisdom, poetry, death, divination and magic in norse mythology.
OlafAncestor's Heir
Old YellerLoyal, brave, dog.
OllieElf Army
OpalPrecious Gem
OpieLoving, endearing nickname.
OreoBlack and white
OrsonBear Cub
OscarDeer Lover
OsitoTeddy bear; little bear.
OtisWealth
OttoProsperous, rich
OzzyDivine spear
PacoFree
PaisleyChurch
Pala close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
Pandalarge black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae
ParisFrench for handsome prince of troy
Parkaa kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
ParkerPark Keeper
PatchNoble
Patchesa small contrasting part of something
PeaA spherical green seed eaten as a vegetable.
PeachesPeaches
PeanutGround Nut Legume
Peanut ButterSpreadable nutty goodness.
PearlSmooth, Round Bead Formed By A Mollusk
PebblesSmall Rocks
Pee WeeSmall child nickname.
PepperA hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.
PercyPierce Valley
PerditaLost
PerryPerry mason, detective extraordinaire
PeteyRock
PhoenixA long-lived bird in greek mythology.
Picassoprolific and influential Spanish artist who lived in France (1881-1973)
PikachuElectric mouse Pokémon.
Pipa mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
PiperFlute Player
PippaLover Of Horses
PixieFairy
PlutoGod of hell and wealth in roman mythology.
PoeUnited States writer and poet (1809-1849)
PogoCartoon possum character.
Pongotype genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans
PoochieCute, playful dog.
PookieCute nickname for child.
Porkchopchop cut from a hog
PorterDelicious dark beer
PrinceRoyal Son
PuddinSweet dessert treat.
PugsleyCute, mischievous pup.
Pumpkina coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
QuincyPerson From Quincy, France
Quinsya painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
Rainbowan arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
RandyShield rim
RangerGamekeeper; a rover or wanderer
RascalMischievous person or animal.
RedRed Haired
ReggieDiminutive Form Of Reginald Or Regina
RemyOarsman Or Remedy
ReubenSandwich
RickyBrave Ruler
RidleyReed Clearing
RigbyEnglish town name.
RileySmall stream
RingoApple
RipleySigourney weaver's character.
RockyInspired by Rocky Balboa.
Rooney"Famous warrior leader."
RooseveltFrom The Rose Field
RoxyDawn
RudyFamous Wolf
Rufflesa noisy fight
RufusRed
RumbaRhythmic Dance
RustyAlways slow-moving.
SamShort Form Of Samuel Or Samantha
SammyDiminutive Form Of Samuel Or Samantha
SandyDiminutive Form Of Alexander Or Sandra
SargeAs in sargent.
SashaDefending men
SawyerWood Cutter
ScoobyA famous cartoon canine sleuth
ScooterSmall light mode of transportation.
Scottieold Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears
ScoutFirst Explorer
Scrappyfull of fighting spirit
SebastianVenerable
SeussFanciful rhyming stories.
ShadowShade From Sun
ShelbyThe shelby cobra; initially manufactured in 1962 using the a/c ace shell.
SheldonFamous shelter dog with a grumpy face who found a home.
ShilohHis Gift
SimbaLion
SinclairPure, renowned, illustrious
SkipTo move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.
Skittlesa bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
Slinkwalk stealthily
SmartieSmall, round chocolate candy; colloquial for an intelligent person.
Smokymarked by or emitting or filled with smoke
Snickerslaugh quietly
Snoopyoffensively curious or inquisitive
Snowballplant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
Snowflakea crystal of snow
Snugglesposition comfortably
Sockshit hard
SparkleTo be brilliant, lively and vivacious or to effervesce.
SparklesShine brightly with flashes of light.
SparkyAn electrician
SpencerButler, Steward
SpikeStingy or pointed.
Spota job in an organization
Sprinklesbits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream
SpudPotato
Squathaving a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
Squirtthe occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
StanleyFrom The Stony Field
StarStar
StewieMischievous baby genius.
Stinkyhaving an unpleasant smell
Stitchfasten by sewing; do needlework
StormTo deliver a violent attack or assault. barrage.
SugarSweet Crystal Spice
SummerSummer
SunnySunny
SunshineSunshine
SydneyContraction Of St. Denys
TacoClassic Mexican tortilla-based food
TaffyDiminutive Form Of Dafydd
TallulahLeaping Water
TankBig.
TannerLeather Worker
TaylorOne Who Tailors Clothes
TazTasmanian Devil Cartoon
TeddyGift of god
TheoDivine Gift
TigerPowerful Cat, Tiger
TitusOf Unknown Meaning
TJThomas Jefferson (name)
TobiasGod Is Good
TobyGod Is Good
TomTwin
TootsieTootsie roll
Totdetermine the sum of
TotoDog in Oz stories.
TrippThe Third
TuckerSoftener Of Cloth
TurboShort for turbocharger, the turbo kicks speed up a notch.
TurnerLathe Worker
TylerTile Maker
TysonFirebrand; son of Denis.
ValentineVigorous, Strong
VernonAlder Tree
VinceShort Form Of Vincent
VinnieDiminutive Form Of The Name Vincent
WadeTraveller By The Ford
WafflesA sweet, crisp batter cake.
WagnerWagon Maker
WaldoRuler
WallaceA common old man grumpy name
WallyDiminutive Form Of Walter Or Wallace
WalterArmy Ruler
WatsonSherlock holmes smart sidekick.
WidgetAn graphical user interface element.
Wigglesmove to and fro
WilburWill Fortress
WillieWith Gilded Helmet
WillowFrom The Willow Grove
Winn-DixieGrocery store chain.
WinnieWhales - blessed reconciliation
WinstonFrom Wina's Town
Wishbonethe furcula of a domestic fowl
WoodyFrom The Lane In The Woods
WrigleyClearing By The River Bend
WyattSon Of Guy
WylieClever, crafty; from the tricky river
YogiOne who performs yoga
YokoChild of sunlight
YoshiLucky / righteous
YukiHappiness / snow
YumiReason beautiful
ZaneGod Is Gracious
ZiggyVictorious Protector

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• Tova

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• Mi

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• Keely

  Beautiful
• Belinda

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• Zi

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• Calista

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• Kenna

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• Myia

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• Zuri

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• Maha

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Cuteness. This is what makes us squeal over puppy photos, throw money away on treats and toys, and forgive our four-legged companions for pretty much any misstep. And when it comes to choosing a name, cute dog names are often first on our mind.

Cute dog names encompass everything from quaint and charming, to elegant and beautiful. The magic of this list is that most of these names can be applied to any type of dog, large or small. When picking one of these adorable names, you should think about how a name might represent your dog’s physical appearance, personality or spirit.

For male dogs, we want to start by paying homage to a classic dog name that still holds its charm today: Toby. If you want something similarly cute but more modern, we see a lot of potential in Milo for boy dogs of all shapes and sizes.

For something a little less common, why not go with Finn? Although this name works for both girls and boys, we usually see it with boys. It works particularly well for fair-haired pups given its meaning in Irish folklore.

Cute Dog Names currently rank in 1st place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2026, cute dog names have remained at the same level of popularity with new puppy owners. Our stats reveal they are equally as fashionable right now as they were a year ago.

In general, this category has held a pretty consistent rank with PupNames.com visitors.

Which are the cutest and most unique Cute Dog Names?

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

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

Tahiti 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 Lady.

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

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

The states that love cute dog names the most are Mississippi, South Carolina and Hawaii.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Alaska, Vermont and Wyoming.

Which countries have the most love for Cute Dog Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE cute dog names are Namibia, Serbia and Gambia.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Iraq, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.