Spring Dog Names

Spring means new beginnings, and it's a beautiful time for the natural world. Set your pup up for life with one of these excellent spring dog names.

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Anastasia
This name is linked to resurrection, symbolizing the rebirth nature undergoes during this season.
April
This month symbolizes rebirth and renewal, often associated with puppies' energy and growth.
Aries
This zodiac sign corresponds with March and April, typically associated with blossoming and renewal.
Aviva
This name originates from Hebrew, meaning "to be fresh or renewed", symbolizing rebirth typical of this season.
Azalea
This name is inspired by a flower that blooms during warmer months.
Baby
New life and beginnings are associated with this season, much like a newborn pup.
Bean
This name reflects new growth and renewal, characteristics associated with the season after winter.
Bird
Feathered creatures often return or hatch during warmer, blossoming seasons, inspiring this canine moniker.
Birdie
Birds typically return and sing more frequently during warmer, blossoming seasons.
Bloom
Flowers start to flourish during this season, hence the association.
Blossom
Flowers start to bloom during this season, hence the association.
Blue
Clear skies and blooming flowers during this season often inspire the color.
Brook
Streams and fresh water sources often become more noticeable during this season.
Bud
Bud signifies new growth and beginnings, often associated with the season after winter.
Chloe
This name is often associated with new beginnings and blooming flowers.
Daffodil
This flower typically blooms during the season following winter, symbolizing new beginnings.
Daffy
Daffy is linked to daffodils, a flower that blooms during March and April.
Daisy
Daisies bloom during warmer months, symbolizing renewal and growth.
Emerald
This name reflects the vibrant green hues associated with new growth and renewal.
Flora
Flora represents plant life, which typically blooms during warmer months.
Florence
This name is associated with blooming flowers and renewal, typical characteristics of the season.
Herb
Plants and greenery, which flourish in this season, inspire the name.
Iris
This name is inspired by a flower that typically blooms during warmer, rejuvenating months.
Lambchop
Lambs are typically born in this season, inspiring the name.
Laverna
This name is derived from the Roman goddess of thieves and the underworld, often associated with renewal and rebirth.
Leaf
New growth and greenery are associated with this season, which the name symbolizes.
Lily
Lilies often bloom during warmer months, symbolizing rebirth and renewal.
Lulu
This name reflects rejuvenation and liveliness, traits often associated with the season following winter.
March
This month signifies the beginning of warmer weather and blooming nature, often associated with rejuvenation and new life.
Mardi
This name is inspired by a festive season that typically occurs in February or March.
May
This moniker reflects the month often associated with blooming flowers and warmer weather.
Meadow
Fields bloom with fresh vegetation during this season, hence the association.
Odelleta
Derived from "Odette," it signifies a blooming flower, evoking images of renewal and growth typical of that season.
Oona
This name is derived from the Irish word for lamb, a symbol of renewal often associated with this season.
Orchid
Orchids bloom during warmer months, symbolizing the season's renewal and growth.
Patrick
It's associated with St. Patrick's Day, a holiday celebrated in March.
Peony
This name reflects a flower that blooms during warmer, early months of the year.
Peter
Associations with Peter Rabbit, a character known for his adventures in lush gardens.
Petunia
Petunias are flowers that bloom during warmer months, often associated with renewal and growth.
Polliwog
This name reflects the season when tadpoles, also known as polliwogs, start to appear.
Poppy
Poppies bloom during warmer months, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings.
Primrose
Primroses are flowers that bloom early in the year, symbolizing the season's renewal.
Puddles
Melting snow often creates small pools of water, commonly referred to as puddles.
Raine
Associations with showers and growth during the vernal season inspire this canine moniker.
Robin
This name is inspired by the bird often associated with warmer weather and blooming flowers.
Rosemary
This name is inspired by the herb that begins to grow in warmer weather.
Sage
This moniker reflects the fresh, green herbs that flourish during warmer months.
Skye
This name reflects the clear, blue skies often associated with the season.
Spring
This name reflects the season known for renewal, growth, and vibrant energy, traits often associated with dogs.
Sprout
New growth and rejuvenation, common in this season, are symbolized by this term.
Sunny
This name reflects the increased brightness and warmth during this season.
Taurus
This zodiac sign's dates fall within the season known for renewal and growth.
Tulip
This name is inspired by a flower that blooms during warmer months.
Viola
This name is inspired by a flower that typically blooms during warmer months.
Wade
Associations with wading into fresh, melting snow or newly formed streams evoke this season.
Willow
Willows often bloom during warmer months, symbolizing renewal and growth.

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

Dog names inspired by flowers are appropriate for all kinds of dogs, big and small. If you love nature and flowers, here are some flower dog names to help you choose.

Spring is an optimistic time of year, when the world awakens from its winter slumber. After months of cold, dreary weather, the arrival of spring brings with it a renewed sense of energy and vitality. For our eager pups, this usually means more time outdoors and new faces to meet and greet.

Spring-inspired dog names are always a hit, because they remind us of nature, and they represent the feeling of optimism and renewal that we tend to feel at this time of year. It’s a perfect time to set goals and embark on new projects – and if you adopted your pup over the winter, you’re looking ahead to a good stretch of months in which you’ll bond with your new companion and teach it how to get by in the world.

For male dogs, we want to start with Meadow. This is a beautiful name that has the ability to bring a great deal of softness and beauty to larger breeds, like German Shepherds and Akitas. It’s unusual enough to be striking, but brings a calm energy to your dog and to the people that meet him.

A classic choice for spring is also Robin. This is one of the most unisex names we can think of, but we think it’s a lovely choice for male dogs, especially smaller or calmer breeds. And if you want something a little out-of-the-ordinary, consider the name Puddles. This is a very unique and adorable name, with a slightly sombre touch, that we think would really stand out for a French Bulldog or Boston Terrier.

For girl dogs, let’s start with an absolute classic – Daisy. This is one of the world’s most loved dog names, and it’s impossible to find fault with it. Daisies are among the flowers that we associate with spring, and this is a floral name that works with dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Another traditional name that’s coming back into fashion is April. With two syllables, this is short and snappy for a pup, but it has an elegance and humanness that’s very fashionable at the moment. And if you’d rather stand out from the crowd, Blossom is an absolutely beautiful name for a dog that represents the season better than any other could.

Spring Dog Names currently rank in 54th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of May 2025, spring 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 Spring Dog Names?

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

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

Polliwog 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 Daisy.

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

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

The states that love spring dog names the most are South Dakota, New Hampshire and Wyoming.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Idaho, Alaska and Oklahoma.

Which countries have the most love for Spring Dog Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE spring dog names are Cameroon, Iraq and Estonia.

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