Friendly Dog Names

Give everyone a reason to pet your dog by giving them one of these friendly dog names. They'll make your pup extra approachable, even to non-believers!

Tap the arrow to see the meaning of each name, and the heart to save a name to your shortlist.

• Alden

  Meaning: Old, wise friend.
• Ally

  Meaning: Friend, Partner
• Alvie

  Meaning: Noble friend.
• Alvin

  Meaning: Noble Friend
• Ames

  Meaning: God of war in greek mythology.
• Amiga

  Meaning: Friend in Spanish.
• Amigo

  Meaning: A friend or comrade; derived from the word "amar" meaning "to love".
• Amity

  Meaning: Friendship.
• Amy

  Meaning: Beloved
• Baldwin

  Meaning: Brave friend.
• Bellamy

  Meaning: French for beautiful and handsome friend
• Bly

  Meaning: Friendly.
• Brother

  Meaning: Male sibling, also used as a term of endearment for males.
• Buddy

  Meaning: Companion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
• Cara

  Meaning: Dear One, Beloved
• Chica

  Meaning: Girl in Spanish.
• Chico

  Meaning: Diminutive form of Francisco; means small, boy or child.
• Chum

  Meaning: Friend or pal.
• Connelly

  Meaning: Love, friendship.
• Corwin

  Meaning: Heart's friend.
• Dakota

  Meaning: The Allies
• Damica

  Meaning: Open-spirited, friendly.
• Darwin

  Meaning: Dear Friend
• Emilien

  Meaning: Friendly.
• Irving

  Meaning: From Irving, Scotland
• Jane

  Meaning: God is gracious
• Jeb

  Meaning: Beloved friend.

• Lakota

  Meaning: Friends
• Levin

  Meaning: Dear friend.
• Livingston

  Meaning: Dear friend's place.
• Mama

  Meaning: informal terms for a mother
• Mate

  Meaning: British and Australian coloquialism for friend.
• Mitra

  Meaning: Angel.
• Nakotah

  Meaning: Friend to all.
• Nefartari

  Meaning: Beautiful companion.
• Pal

  Meaning: a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
• Partner

  Meaning: A friendly, romantic or professional affiliation.
• Pops

  Meaning: Shortened form of father.
• Raya

  Meaning: Friend.
• Rei

  Meaning: My companion.
• Rowena

  Meaning: White spear or famous friend.
• Ruthie

  Meaning: Compassionate friend.
• Sahir

  Meaning: Friend.
• Samir

  Meaning: Friend to talk with in the evening.
• Sister

  Meaning: Female sibling, also used as a term of endearment for females.
• Taffy

  Meaning: Diminutive Form Of Dafydd
• Theo

  Meaning: Divine Gift
• Tia

  Meaning: Aunt
• Tio

  Meaning: Uncle in Spanish, also used as a term of endearment for males.
• Winfrey

  Meaning: Peaceful friend.
• Winnie

  Meaning: Whales - blessed reconciliation
• Winthrop

  Meaning: Friend's village.
• Yadira

  Meaning: Friend.

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

Your new dog guarantees years of hugs and cuddles for the both of you. Pay homage to their loving nature from day one with these beautiful affectionate dog names.