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 a name's meaning, and the heart to save it to your shortlist.

Alden
Alden means "old, wise friend" in Old English.
Ally
Ally means partner, showing the dog's loving, loyal nature.
Alvie
Alvie sounds like love, perfect for a cuddly, tail-wagging companion.
Alvin
Alvin echoes warmth, playfulness, and a chipper, approachable demeanor.
Ames
Ames sounds like "aims" to please, perfect for a lovable pooch!
Amiga
Amiga translates to "female friend" in Spanish, perfect for a pooch pal!
Amigo
Amigo means buddy in Spanish, perfect for a lovable pooch!
Amity
Amity means peace and goodwill, perfect for a lovable pooch!
Amy
Amy means beloved, perfect for a cuddly, tail-wagging companion.
Baldwin
Baldwin sounds like a buddy who's always ready for a belly rub!
Bellamy
"Bellamy" means "good friend" in old French, perfect for pooches!
Bly
Sounds like "play", evokes joy, and easy for pups to learn.
Brother
Dogs named Brother offer loyal companionship, just like real siblings.
Buddy
Buddy oozes warmth, companionship and a wagging tail of happiness.
Cara
"Cara" means "dear" in Italian, perfect for a lovable pooch!
Chica
Chica means "little girl" in Spanish, perfect for sweet pups!
Chico
Chico means "little boy" in Spanish, perfect for cuddly pups!
Chum
Chum means buddy, perfect for a tail-wagging, face-licking best mate!
Connelly
Conveys warmth, trust, and a wagging tail ready for playtime.
Corwin
Corwin means "heart's friend" in old English, perfect for pooches!
Dakota
The name means "ally" in Native American Sioux language.
Damica
This moniker oozes warmth, love, and a wagging tail!
Darwin
Evokes a sense of adventure, curiosity, and adaptability, just like its namesake.
Emilien
Emilien translates to "rival," perfect for playful, competitive pups!
Irving
Irving means "handsome and fair," perfect for a lovable pooch!
Jane
Jane evokes warmth, kindness, and a wagging tail ready for playtime.
Jeb
Jeb sounds jovial, approachable, and gives off warm, tail-wagging vibes.
Lakota
Lakota means allies, perfect for your loyal, tail-wagging buddy!
Levin
Levin means "dear friend" in old Slavic languages.
Livingston
Livingston sounds like "loving's town", perfect for a cuddly pooch.
Mama
Mama suggests warmth, care, and unconditional love, just like pooches.
Mate
Mate suggests companionship, loyalty, and a playful, sociable nature.
Mitra
Mitra means buddy in Sanskrit, perfect for a tail-wagging pal!
Nakotah
Nakotah means "friend" in Native American Sioux language.
Nefartari
Nefertari means "most beautiful", perfect for adorable, lovable pups!
Pal
Pal means buddy, perfect for a loyal, loving pooch.
Partner
They're your loyal sidekick, always ready for a fun adventure together!
Pops
Pops sounds like a playful, loving, and approachable canine companion.
Raya
Raya means "friend" in Spanish, perfect for a sociable pup!
Rei
Rei means "king" in Portuguese, perfect for regal, lovable pups!
Rowena
Rowena means "white spear", perfect for playful, energetic pups!
Ruthie
Sounds cuddly, warm, and approachable, perfect for a lovable pooch.
Sahir
Sahir means charming and magical, perfect for lovable, playful pups!
Samir
This moniker means "companion in evening talk" in Arabic.
Sister
Siblings are loving and loyal, just like these tail-wagging pals!
Taffy
Sweet, soft, and stretchy, just like a dog's love and loyalty.
Theo
Theo means "divine gift", perfect for lovable, tail-wagging pals.
Tia
Tia means aunt in Spanish, suggesting warmth, love, and care.
Tio
Tio means uncle in Spanish, suggesting warmth, love, and trust.
Winfrey
Winfrey suggests warmth, kindness, and a welcoming nature.
Winnie
Winnie sounds cuddly, warm, and inviting, perfect for a lovable pooch.
Winthrop
Sounds like a warm, welcoming buddy wagging his tail excitedly.
Yadira
Means "friend" in Arabic, perfect for a tail-wagging, face-licking pooch!

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.

Friendly Dog Names currently rank in 90th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of July 2025, friendly 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 Friendly Dog Names?

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

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

Yadira 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 Buddy.

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

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

The states that love friendly dog names the most are Oregon, Nebraska and Connecticut.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Oklahoma, Mississippi and Wyoming.

Which countries have the most love for Friendly Dog Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE friendly dog names are Bahrain, Madagascar and Kyrgyzstan.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Vietnam, Finland and United Arab Emirates.