The Best Christmas Dog Names for Your Festive Pet
There are a lot of doggone good Christmas present ideas out there, but gifting someone a puppy is a memory unlike no other! If you were someone who was lucky enough to unwrap a fur-baby on Christmas Day, then you're probably wondering what you're going to name it! (You know, after you've finished playing with it for hours on end.) We're here to tell you that giving your pup a Christmas name is one of the cutest (and most sentimental) things you could do.
Naming a dog something meaningful to you isn't a new tradition by any means. So, it just makes sense that those who can't get enough of wearing matching holiday pajamas, whipping up delicious Christmas desserts, and decorating the Christmas tree would want to give their pup a festive name. To help you choose, we've rounded up the best and brightest Christmas dog names, and we think you'll absolutely love them. This list includes names inspired by your favorite Christmas movies (like Rudolph or Elsa), names inspired by classic Christmas foods and flavors (like Gumdrop or Cinnamon), and more. If these names pique your interest, be sure to check out the rest below!
Best Christmas Dog Names for Girl Dogs
Crystal
Winterfell
Alaska
Yule
Glow
Eira
Feliz
Cheer
Mistletoe
Glory
Mary/Maria
Spirit
Angel
Merry
Star
Grace
Carol
Stocking
Holiday
Pudding
Jolly
Ivy
Hope
Holly
Mercy
Noel
Eve
Noelle
Bell(e)
Faith
Joy
Best Christmas Dog Names for Boy Dogs
Ebenezer
Charlie Brown
Yuki
Phantom
Bobsled
Solstice
Boots
Frankincense
Jingle
Coal
Jesus
Santa
Mushy
Rudolph
King
Christian
Kringle
Joseph
Garland
Nick (Saint Nick)
Frosty
Eggnog
Scrooge
Kris
Cracker
Gabriel
Grinch
Dasher
Elf
Nicholas (Saint Nicholas)
Snowy
Jack
Best Winter Dog Names
Mittens
Fog
Cocoa
Chestnuts
Cider
Avalanche
Alpine
Dove
Walnut
Winter
Candy
Spruce
Gusty
Cozy
Snow(y)
Snowball
Pearl
Mocha
Bell(e)
Garnet
Custard
Pine(y)
Bear
Arctic
Cookie
Snickerdoodle
Orchid
Jellybean
Crispin
Brandy
Gumdrop
Blue
Unique Christmas Dog Names
Pecan
Rosemary
Socks
Velvet
Ivy
Silver
Sweet Potato
Snuggles
Natalie or Natalia
Polar
Gem
Yeti
Slippers
January
Crimson
Moose
Fleece
Glitter
Burr
Cinnamon
Marshmallow
Ice / Icy
Aurora
Cosmo
Flurry
Cole
Yukon
Sugar
Best Snowy Dog Names
Penguin
Lucia
Cozy
Aspen
Tundra
December
Comet
Fable
Snowbank
Sweetie
Grizzly
Twinkle
Chardonnay
Tiny Tim
Sailor
Parka
Snow Cap
Kodak
Halle
Silver
Spruff
Penguin
Snuggles
Snowdrop
Claus
Snowman
Best Christmas Dog Names from Movies
Kevin (Home Alone)
Bailey (like George Bailey from It’s a Wonderful Life)
Violet (It’s a Wonderful Life)
Arthur (Arthur Christmas)
Schroeder (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
Cornelius (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys)
Billy (Love Actually)
Tilly (It’s a Wonderful Life)
Max (The Grinch)
Graham (The Holiday)
Buzz (Home Alone)
Iris (The Holiday)
Juliet (Love Actually)
Patty (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
Red (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)
Harry (Love Actually)
Buddy (Elf)
Dr. Seuss (The Grinch)
Cindy Lou Who (The Grinch)
Jamie (Love Actually)
Jasper (The Holiday)
Miles (The Holiday)
Ben (The Holiday)
Dizzy (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys)
Sam (It’s a Wonderful Life)
Elsa (Frozen)
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