100 Unique Dog Names You Haven't Already Heard at the Park
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Picking a name for your new dog can be overwhelming, because it's what they'll be taught to respond to for their entire life—and you don't want your pup to have the same moniker that so many dogs already have. Just imagine heading out to the park or for a walk, yelling out for Fido, and having three dogs come running back. (Okay, sure, you probably wouldn't complain, but you get where we're going!)
Much like name trends for babies, dog names go through their own phases of popularity. According to Rover.com, Max, Charlie, Cooper, Daisy, Bella, and Luna fill the top spots that Benji, Fido, and Spot once filled—but that doesn't mean you need to choose one of those for your pet.
A great option is to get inspired by pop culture, but beware: If you go with something trendy, like Barbie, Ken, Swift, or Kelce, it's likely going to skyrocket to the top of the list real fast. On the other hand, a funny canine pun could be a good fit, like Ozzy Pawsbourne or Gretchen Wieners (for a dachshund).
Not sold yet? You might instead want to opt for something related to your favorite food, or something more esoteric or old-fashioned. Whatever you do, make sure you pick a name that suits your good little boy or girl—and one that you're also comfortable saying aloud at the vet's office. We're pawsitive you'll find something you like on our list of 100 unique dog names.
Unique Male Dog Names
Sure, you can go with first names of famous people, but you know what's even more unique than that? Surnames of famous people!
(David) Beckham
(Kobe) Bryant
(Jeff) Buckley
(Eric) Clapton
(James) Darwin
(Robert) Downey
(Thomas) Edison
(Albert) Einstein
(Keith) Haring
(Post) Malone
(Jason) Mamoa
(Peyton or Eli) Manning
(Dan) Mathers
(Lionel) Messi
(Gordon) Ramsay
(Norman) Rockwell
(Channing) Tatum
(Nikola) Tesla
(Dwyane) Wade
(Morgan) Wallen
Unique Female Dog Names
No matter if she's a tough cookie or your pretty princess, we've found names inspired by pop culture and beyond that will help your little girl stand out.
Ashoka
Bronwyn
Cirie
Dorinda
Eugenie
Gauff
Hetty
Inez
Jolene
Kelsea
Maisel
Maren
Margot
Miranda
Miss Minutes
Nebula
Stassi
Teeter
Valentine
Zendaya
Unique Names for Big Dogs
Big dogs usually get big names, like Bear, Hagrid, or Chewbacca (or maybe even Chewbarka), but here are some other (less frequently used) oversized options that may befit your stately pup.
Brienne
Clifford
Dutton
Drax
Everest
Gandalf
Geralt
Hodor
Kang
Letty
Mammoth
Moose
Phoenix
Sequoia
Snorlax
Thorfinn
Triton
Wheeler
Yeti
Zeppelin
Unique Names for Small Dogs
Giving a tiny dog a big name can be funny—in which case, you can snag a name off the big dog list above—but if you want to go the cute route, we have plenty of perfectly petite ideas too. (Yes, a lot of them are food-inspired, because is there anything more adorable, really?)
Beans
Blueberry
Cupcake
Dumpling
Gulliver
Gummy Bear
Lego
Miley
Monaco
Munchkin
Pascal
Peanut
Pip
Sabrina
Samwise
Shrimp
Sprout
Squirtle
Tater Tot
Wicket
Unique Funny Dog Names
If you meet your pup and they're a total goofball, you'll want a silly name to reflect their personality—and we think you'll be barking up the right tree with these.
Bark Simpson
Bone Iver
Boujee
Chili Pupper
Doja Dog
Eggo
Fluffernutter
Gnomeo
Gumbo
Howley Quinn
Indiana Bones
McRib
Monkey D. Luffy
Mr. Beast
Ms. Chanandler Bong
Paul Anka
Puppenheimer
Skittles
Toast
YoYo
Bonus: If you're rescuing a senior dog, please consider calling him Gerry in honor of the "Golden Bachelor."
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