Here Are the 150+ Best Dog Names of All Time
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Humans and dogs have shared their lives together for thousands of years. In fact, archaeologists have evidence of people in Siberia with (somewhat) domesticated dogs approximately 23,000 years ago. So choosing from the best dog names of all time means you're simply following the path of a long and storied relationship.
There's never a "wrong" name, only what fits your unique doggo—and if they'll respond to it! So as you review the list below, create a short list of favorites and see what fits your dog's personality and if your pup perks up when you call out each one. In no time at all, you'll know exactly what to inscribe on their dog tags.
Best Female Dog Names
When your fluffy girl exceeds the adorable scale, you want everyone to know it! These are the best female dog names for her personality.
Fluffy
Angel
Ginger
Lucy
Bella
Belle
Molly
Ellie
Penny
Daisy
Grace
Gracie
Nala
Cassie
Allie
Princess
Bailey
Stella
Lily
Dixie
Athena
Luna
Cricket
Willow
Winnie
Rosie
Pepper
Kona
Zoey
Sadie
Patches
Lola
Queenie
Roxy
Abby
Harley
Izzy
Piper
Millie
Layla
Riley
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Best Male Dog Names
Your good boy is so cool, there's a moniker on this list he'll be proud to sport on his bandana.
Rover
Spot
Buck
Duke
Champ
Max
Jack
Rex
Buddy
Charlie
Ace
Oggie
Tucker
Winston
Bruno
Scout
Leo
Blue
Finn
Henry
Barry
Ollie
Oliver
Rocky
Fido
Cooper
Moose
Jake
Bandit
King
Lucky
Samson
Archie
Hunter
Beau
Loki
Murphy
Gus
Apollo
Hank
Buster
Thor
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Best Dog Names From TV and Film
Need more ideas? Think about the amazing canine stars who've entertained us since the 1910 American film debut of Jean, a tri-color Scotch collie. One's bound to be the right fit for your little showstopper.
Rin Tin Tin (various films and TV shows)
Toto (Wizard of Oz)
Bruiser (Legally Blonde)
Chance (Homeward Bound)
Shadow (Homeward Bound)
Snoopy (Peanuts)
Lassie (Lassie)
Dug (Up)
Togo (Togo)
Rex (Babe)
Fly (Babe)
Slinky Dog (Toy Story)
Scooby-Doo (various films and TV shows)
Pete the Pup (The Little Rascals)
Beethoven (Beethoven)
Brian (Family Guy)
Wishbone (Wishbone)
Milo (The Mask)
Eddie (Frasier)
Pongo (101 Dalmatians)
Perdita (101 Dalmatians)
Oddball (102 Dalmations)
Benji (Benji)
Hooch (Turner and Hooch)
Santa's Little Helper (The Simpsons)
Marley (Marley and Me)
Astro (The Jetsons)
Comet (Full House)
Lady (Lady and the Tramp)
Tramp (Lady and the Tramp)
Trusty (Lady and the Tramp)
Lulu (Dog)
Bolt (Bolt)
Marmaduke (Marmaduke)
Hachiko (Hachiko: A Dog's Story)
Digby (Pushing Daisies)
Fang (Harry Potter franchise)
Balto (Balto)
Pluto (various Disney films)
Winn-Dixie (Because of Winn-Dixie)
Sparky (Frankenweenie)
Enzo (The Art of Racing in the Rain)
Clifford (Clifford the Big Red Dog)
Hercules (The Sandlot)
Brutus (The Ugly Dachshund)
Bobby (Greyfriars Bobby)
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Best Food-Related Dog Names
Any tidbit or drink works well as a unisex name option. All that matters is celebrating how your pet is full of goodness!
Pumpkin
Biscuit
Marshmallow
Nacho
Brandy
Honey
Cookie
Peanut
Tofu
Coco
Beans
Dumpling
Tater
Nugget
Brownie
Candy
Peaches
Sugar
Alfalfa
Cupcake
Inky
Puppuccino
Barley
Chowder
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