Funny Dog Names

Naming your dog something hilarious is bound to stick in people's minds. For those who don't like to take life too seriously, here are some funny dog names for you to choose from.

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

AngusScottishexceptional
ArchieGenuine, bold or brave
AttilaBrutal ruler.
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)
BalooBear from the jungle book
BarkleyBirch tree meadow
BarneyShort for barnacle.
BeanThe seed of one of several genera of the flowering plant family Fabaceae.
BearBear-like
BiscuitAny of various small flat sweet cakes or cookies. Literally means "twice cooked".
BitsySmall and cute.
BondHusbandman, Farmer
BoogerNose mucus discharge.
BrianHigh, Noble
BruiserBrawny and tough.
BrutusBad.
BubbaNickname for a boy in the south of the US; a slow moving individual.
BugAn error or flaw in a computer program.
Buttona device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
ByteA unit of digital information that usually consists of eight bits.
ChalupaSpecialty dish of south-central mexico
ChewBiting or gnawing, especially of food.
ChewieChewbacca's nickname in the star wars franchise.
Chunkgroup or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side
CletusCountry bumpkin/farmer.
CliffordFrom the ford by the cliff
CliveCliff Dweller
CookieSmall files that hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website.
Cupcakesmall cake baked in a muffin tin
Custardsweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
DogzillaGiant monster dog.
DozerSnoozing.
DukeLeader, commander, governor of a province
EinsteinGerman physicist and scientist
ErnieEarnest, serious
FangBeautiful
FergusSuperior
Foxymarked by skill in deception
FreudPsychologist and one smart dude.
FritoChips
Gladiatora professional boxer
GodzillaGiant monster lizard.
GordoFat or chubby person.
GrouchoUnited States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1890-1977)
HerculesThe son of zeus and the king of the gods in greek mythology.
HomerInspired by homer simpson.
Hot Dogperform intricate maneuvers while skiing
HoudiniUnited States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)
HulkA fictional characterr.
JabbaJabba the hutt in star wars.
JellybeanSmall, sweet candy.
JethroAbundance
Jumboof great mass; huge and bulky
Killerpredatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
KingRuler
KramerTraveling Merchant
LarryMan from Laurentum
Mai TaiA cocktail that's made with rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup and lime juice.
MarshmellowFluffy sweet treat.
Meatballground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth
MittensDifferent color on feet
MooseLargest Species In Deer Family
MouseA hand-held pointing device for computers.
Mr MugglesCute pet dog name.
MunchkinSmall, cute people.
Nachoa tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled
NapoleonPerson From Naples, Italy
Ninjaa class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations
OreoBlack and white
PeanutGround Nut Legume
Pee WeeSmall child nickname.
Pickleinformal terms for a difficult situation
PieA baked dish of fruit, meat or vegetables.
Pipa mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
PixelSmall Area Of Illumination On A Display Screen.
Porkchopchop cut from a hog
Pucka vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey
PuddinSweet dessert treat.
PugsleyCute, mischievous pup.
RabbitBurrowing mammal with long ears.
RamboA sylvester stallone character.
RexKing
RockyInspired by Rocky Balboa.
RufusRed
ScooterSmall light mode of transportation.
SheldonFamous shelter dog with a grumpy face who found a home.
Sir LoinBeef steak cut.
Skittlea bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
SpudPotato
Squirtthe occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
Sumoa Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground
TacoClassic Mexican tortilla-based food
TankBig.
TankerbellFairytale princess tank.
Tateran edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
ThorGod of lightning and thunder in norse mythology.
Tinyvery small
TootsieTootsie roll
Twinkiea small sponge cake with a synthetic cream filling
Wagsmove from side to side
WaldoRuler
WalterArmy Ruler
Yetia large hairy humanoid creature said to live in the Himalayas
YodaA jedi master in the star wars universe.
ZeusThe king of all gods and men in greek mythology.

• Hooch

  Strange brew, distilled liquor made by the Hutsnuwu Indians
• Helaku

  sunny day
• Zorden

  acquires strength
• Gadula

  greatness
• Jeevan

  life
• Kebede

  great value
• Tenzin

  Dalai Lama's name
• Aquiline

  like an eagle
• Atik

  courageous one
• Qen

  honest & upright
• Barik

  a well watered place
• Hoopla

  Bustling activity or excitement, ballyhoo, hullabaloo.

• Hooch

  Strange brew, distilled liquor made by the Hutsnuwu Indians
• Brian

  High, Noble
• Polk

  11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)
• Poteen

  This is a type of Irish alcohol made from potatoes. If you have a dog from one of Ireland's breeds, this could be a cute name for him or her!
• Stengah

  A British drink made from a half measure of whiskey and soda water.
• Asiago

  cheese
• Stout

  Another dark beer
• Gimlet

  A gin sour made with lime.
• Houdini

  United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets or padlocked containers (1874-1926)
• Dijon

  Divine, godly.
• Groucho

  United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1890-1977)
• Rabbit

  Burrowing mammal with long ears.

Funny Dog Names currently rank in 16th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2026, funny 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 Funny Dog Names?

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

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

Gladiator 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 Rex.

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

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

The states that love funny dog names the most are Oklahoma, Iowa and Hawaii.

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

Which countries have the most love for Funny Dog Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE funny dog names are Syria, Tunisia and Kuwait.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Jordan.